The International Labor Organization (ILO) is soon to vote on a resolution to the committee’s current topic of discussion: expansion of sustainable methods in international companies. As it stands, Finland is not in alliance with any of the proposed plans, however, word has spread of interest in Draft 1.3, propped up by France, Canada, Switzerland, and New Zealand. Though unofficial in its capacity, the draft plans to implement an annual reduction of carbon footprint by 20% for each member state alongside an accompanying proportional tax if this requirement is not met. The revenue generated by the aforementioned taxes will be diverted to further sustainability efforts, resulting in an environmentally beneficial loop whether carbon reduction pledges are met or not. A primary concern of Finland in this committee is equality and accountability. One delegate stressed that a violation of any signed draft should result in an immediate and significant reduction of UN funding from the offending state to deter other such breaches in the future. Such proposals exemplify Finland’s foremost emphasis on global sustainability and progressive environmental initiatives, with a tendency to back plans that underscore individual nations’ responsibilities to ensure environmental well-being.
