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BUSINESSES
The corporate world is aware of the costs of climate climate and they are aware of what needs to be done:
slash carbon in energy-intensive industries, in operations, in transportation, and in buildings
buy lots of renewable energy
reduce waste, particularly in critical sectors such as food and agriculture
expand the use of circular business models that minimize resource use
embed climate change metrics in corporate systems and key performance indicators
empower suppliers, customers and employees to drive change
rethink their investments and business models
Even as Trump announced in May 2017 that he would withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement, dozens of states and Puerto Rico formed the US Climate Alliance vowing to uphold the US end of the Agreement. In April 2018, the business community, through its coalition, We Are Still In launched its We Are Taking Action campaign to encourage local, state and private sector leaders to take action to address climate change.
In February, 2021, as the United States returned to the Paris Climate Agreement under Biden, elected officials joined the business and nonprofit community to launch “America Is All In.” This coalition aims to collaborate with the federal government on the fight against climate change. Led by Mike Bloomberg, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Common Spirit Health CEO Lloyd Dean and climate champions across the country, the coalition is working to cut U.S. emissions in half by 2030* and reach net zero emissions by 2050, while guarding against the impacts of climate disruption.
GM announced, in February 2021, that it would only produce electric vehicles after 2035, putting serious wind into the Biden administration’s sails.
6 THINGS YOU CAN DO TODAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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PUT A PRICE ON CARBON
More than 1,200 global companies are adopting carbon pricing. Microsoft instituted their fee on carbon in 2012 and has since reduced emissions by more than 9.6 million metric tons.
The Solar Community Initiative program works with corporations to provide discounts to employees on home solar. Expand your company benefits and perks to encourage climate conscious incentives.
The San Francisco-based Bank of the West is withdrawing support for companies and business activities that are “detrimental to our environment and our health.” Instead, invest time and energy where it will have positive impacts.
Report from the united nations’ High-level expert group on the Net zero emissions commitments Of non-state entitiesReport from the united nations’ High-level expert group on the Net zero emissions commitments Of non-state entities
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The MSCI Net-Zero Tracker indicates the collective progress of publicly listed companies in the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index (IMI) in keeping global warming well below 2°C. It also highlights the largest listed companies with…
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Ceres announces the launch of a new alliance to help companies accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, a key component of tackling the climate crisis.
140 of the world’s largest companies support effort to develop a core set of common metrics and disclosures on non-financial factors to their investors and other stakeholders.
We are an international group of institutional investors delivering on a bold commitment to transition our investment portfolios to net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
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The CEO Climate Dialogue brings together a number of major companies as part of a coalition that aims to push the climate discussion forward. It comes as chatter around climate change is heating up.
WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. We help make our member companies more successful and sustainable by focusing on the…
The Climate Group works internationally with leading businesses, states and regions to deliver a world of net zero greenhouse gas emissions and greater prosperity for all. We are at the forefront of ambitious climate action.…
E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) is a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who, in partnership with the NRDC, advocate for smart policies that are good for the…
ClimatePath helps organizations of all sizes develop innovative strategies for conservation and impact reduction, performs assessments of employee engagement with CSR activities, plan for a future of growing affluence and constrained resources, and connect to…
We are a nonprofit dedicated to reducing carbon emissions around the world by helping businesses, universities, organizations, and individuals support projects that are verifiably reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We are here to help your organization,…
Protecting the environment should be a no-brainer for business leaders. Why? Environmental business strategies aren’t just good for the environment, they’re good for business results too. These strategies lower costs and improve companies’ bottom lines.…
To address climate change, business leaders will need more supportive policies from governments. Here are a few ways business leaders can inspire national climate action.
Established in 2003 by WWF, Gold Standard sets the benchmark for climate initiatives which move us towards meeting the ambition of the Paris Agreement and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). They certify projects…
It’s the only standardized label to offer comprehensive instructions on packaging recyclability. LEGO, Colgate Palmolive and Aldi will all begin to use it.
Data center operations account for two percent of all U.S. electricity use. The Future of Internet Power aims for 100 percent renewable energy and members include Adobe, Bank of America, and eBay.
Budweiser’s 100% renewable electricity symbol aims to start conversations about climate change. And, they are encouraging other brands to use the symbol on any product made using 100% renewable electricity.
