My life experiences have shaped my concern for climate change and my determination to find innovative ways to lower carbon emissions. I believe that if everyone worldwide makes an effort, we can alleviate the global climate crisis.
Lan Tao - Founder of Green Inclusive Science and Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd
2024 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Finalist, Asia-Pacific Region
Lan Tao, the founder of Green Inclusive Science and Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd, is an entrepreneur committed to combating climate change through innovative technological solutions. With a mission to promote carbon emission reduction, her company has developed personal digital carbon account books aimed at encouraging individuals to reduce their carbon footprint.
Green Inclusive’s Mission
Recognizing the potential impact of China’s vast population of 1.4 billion people, Tao believes that small daily reductions in carbon emissions by each person can lead to substantial environmental benefits. She is motivated by the belief that collective global efforts can significantly mitigate the climate crisis. This belief continues to fuel her dedication to inspiring others to understand their environmental impact and take action.
Green Inclusive’s mission is to provide decarbonization solutions that promote carbon reduction at the consumer level, enabling everyone to have their own digital carbon account. The company’s flagship product, “Green Inclusive Cloud (GIC) - Carbon Emission Reduction Digital Account Book,” is a third-party platform for measuring green lifestyles. This product integrates resources from various stakeholders and helps governments and enterprises establish digital carbon emission reduction platforms. By recording and rewarding each citizen’s emission reduction behavior, Green Inclusive raises environmental awareness and promotes a low-carbon lifestyle.
Commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Green Inclusive has significantly contributed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). The company’s innovative use of digital technologies encourages low-carbon behavior (SDG 13: Climate Action) and fosters multi-stakeholder partnerships (SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) to achieve carbon neutrality. Their products serve as digital infrastructure for citizen emission reduction (SDG 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production), promoting urban carbon emission reduction (SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and green living.
Tao and Green Inclusive are not only advancing technological solutions for climate change but also promoting gender equality within their organization and broader community (SDG 5: Gender Equality). They implement strategies and practices to enhance women’s leadership and mentor young women leaders, providing equal career opportunities and fostering a supportive work environment.
Lan Tao’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and her innovative approach to addressing one of the world’s most pressing challenges.
I hope that my efforts will help more people understand that their actions can positively influence the environment and inspire them to take action.
By Grace Reiter, WE Empower Intern