The world needs Asia to address climate change — if not, net-zero emissions will be out of reach, Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami said at CNBC's
Niinami said the region was "left out" when rules and standards on climate goals were established.
"The rules made by or shaped by the west are not accurately applied to Asia," he said, noting that there are "huge differences" between various countries in the region.Climate goals Niinami also outlined Suntory's goals of fulfilling its sustainability commitments by 2030 and 2050. That includes reducing water consumption, switching to recycled plastic and reducing emissions.Niinami said the company will make "every effort" to reach its goals earlier because "2050 might be too late" to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of keeping temperatures from rising more than 1.5 degrees Celsius [2.7 degrees Fahrenheit].
Countries under the Paris Agreement agreed to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius –"Addressing sustainability issues is not an option for us," Niinami said. "It's an absolute must in order to survive."
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