It is difficult to concern ourselves with the effects of climate change, observable and tangible as they are, when so many are struggling to find medical care for their loved ones during this resurgent coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. The challenge of our time is having to face two equally serious crises, both with tremendous impact on human lives and no quick, easy fixes. And yet it is imperative that we keep an eye on our climate-related goals even as we work to manage the current health crisis because the problem is too big to set aside.

Over the last few years, businesses have increasingly prioritized their sustainability initiatives as climate-related disasters drove home the magnitude of the crisis. Their efforts will continue to be crucial in mitigating the worst impacts of climate change. Recently, for example, news came out that only three companies are responsible for 46 percent of packaging waste found in the Philippines following a global brand audit of plastic wastes. And 91 percent of the waste are non-recyclable.

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