As a result of the effects of global warming, many businesses today are embracing newer, cleaner methods of production. In this context embrace means, "actively use/ accept"..

Hello! I'd say "embrace" has both a physical (formal) and a spiritual sense. For example, you can embrace someone (physically) and also you can embrace an idea in that you accept it with passion.

I would add that there is an aspect of welcoming to “embrace.” “Accept” sometimes implies resignation—the business accepts the proposal but is not happy about it. To embrace a proposal is to accept it with enthusiasm—to be strongly in favor of it.

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