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The 4 A's of Climate Leadership

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Leading businesses respond to the climate crisis with Ambition. They deliver on that ambition with Action. They speak up to secure wider change through Advocacy. And they drive progress by demonstrating Accountability. These are The 4 A’s of Climate Leadership.

Ambition

Climate ambition is a commitment and plan to shape the future. It’s a positive vision for a net zero world, for people, business, economy and environment. Ambition guides strategy, empowers employees, and informs stakeholders.

Action

Climate action means delivering on bold ambition. This is a process of innovation and transformation. Done right, climate action unlocks opportunities for business success in the net zero economy and protects against risks.

Advocacy

Advocacy is essential to bring about science-based climate policy that unlocks investment and delivers action at scale. Corporate climate leaders use their powerful voices, activities and associations to call for strong policy ambition.

Accountability

The climate emergency demands results. Clear and consistent disclosure of plans, progress, risks and opportunities builds trust among stakeholders, directs capital, and informs strategy. It shows resilience and readiness for the net zero world.

How to lead:

Aim for zero, led by science
Factor in nature
Prioritize people
Have a plan

Embed climate into business
Drive down emissions
Address supply chains
Go beyond the value chain

Commit to speak up
Make your voice heard
Align trade associations
Allocate advocacy spending

Share your plan
Report on progress
Disclose your advocacy
Transparent governance

ACCOUNTABILITY GUIDE

Ambition

Climate ambition is a commitment and plan to shape the future. It’s a positive vision for a net zero world, for people, business, economy and environment. Ambition guides strategy, empowers employees, and informs stakeholders.

Action

Climate action means delivering on bold ambition. This is a process of innovation and transformation. Done right, climate action unlocks opportunities for business success in the net zero economy and protects against risks.

How to lead:

Aim for zero, led by science
Factor in nature
Prioritize people
Have a plan

Embed climate into business
Drive down emissions
Address supply chains
Go beyond the value chain

Advocacy

Advocacy is essential to bring about science-based climate policy that unlocks investment and delivers action at scale. Corporate climate leaders use their powerful voices, activities and associations to call for strong policy ambition.

Accountability

The climate emergency demands results. Clear and consistent disclosure of plans, progress, risks and opportunities builds trust among stakeholders, directs capital, and informs strategy. It shows resilience and readiness for the net zero world.

How to lead:

Commit to speak up
Make your voice heard
Align trade associations
Allocate advocacy spending

Share your plan
Report on progress
Disclose your advocacy
Transparent governance

ACCOUNTABILITY GUIDE

Ambition

Climate ambition is a commitment and plan to shape the future. It’s a positive vision for a net zero world, for people, business, economy and environment. Ambition guides strategy, empowers employees, and informs stakeholders.

How to lead:

Aim for zero, led by science
Factor in nature
Prioritize people
Have a plan

Action

Climate action means delivering on bold ambition. This is a process of innovation and transformation. Done right, climate action unlocks opportunities for business success in the net zero economy and protects against risks.

How to lead:

Embed climate into business
Drive down emissions
Address supply chains
Go beyond the value chain

Advocacy

Advocacy is essential to bring about science-based climate policy that unlocks investment and delivers action at scale. Corporate climate leaders use their powerful voices, activities and associations to call for strong policy ambition.

How to lead:

Commit to speak up
Make your voice heard
Align trade associations
Allocate advocacy spending

Accountability

The climate emergency demands results. Clear and consistent disclosure of plans, progress, risks and opportunities builds trust among stakeholders, directs capital, and informs strategy. It shows resilience and readiness for the net zero world.

How to lead:

Share your plan
Report on progress
Disclose your advocacy
Transparent governance

ACCOUNTABILITY GUIDE

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