Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives Initiative

The video discusses climate change as a major global challenge, highlighting the health impacts of air pollution from fossil fuels, which are particularly severe in low-income and minority communities. It emphasizes the role of companies like Biogen in addressing climate change through initiatives like carbon neutrality and the Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives initiative. The video calls for urgent action to change business practices to reduce environmental impact and build a sustainable future.

What is the estimated increase in global life expectancy if fossil fuel emissions are eliminated?

• 0.5 years

• 1.1 years

• 2.0 years

• 3.5 years

How many people die annually in the United States from air pollution caused by burning fossil fuels?

• 180,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

Which communities are most affected by high exposure to air pollution?

• Suburban communities

• Low income and minority communities

• High income communities

• Rural communities

In what year did Biogen become carbon neutral?

• 2014

• 2012

• 2010

• 2016

What percentage of its electricity does Biogen source from renewable sources?

• 100%

• 90%

• 75%

• 50%

What is the duration of the Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives initiative?

• 15 years

• 25 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

How much is Biogen investing in the Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives initiative?

• $200 million

• $250 million

• $150 million

• $100 million

What is the primary goal of the Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives initiative?

• Increase profits

• Eliminate fossil fuels across operations

• Reduce employee turnover

• Expand market share

Why is it necessary for companies to change their business practices in response to climate change?

• To increase short-term profits

• To reduce environmental impact

• To comply with outdated regulations

• To avoid competition

What is Biogen's ultimate goal in addressing climate and health issues?

• To dominate the renewable energy market

• To advance science and galvanize action for a sustainable future

• To become the largest life science company

• To reduce operational costs