It’s time for the G20 to shift from words to action on fossil fuel subsidy reform
It’s time for the G20 to shift from words to action on fossil fuel subsidy reform
The latest insights from the We Mean Business coalition
A Long-Term Goal at COP21 is Critical: Open Letter to World Leaders
Today, in an open letter to Heads of State, 22 business and civil society leaders from around the globe urged world leaders to play their part, and ensure a clear and ambitious long-term goal is part of the COP21 agreement. With the meeting of the G20 this week and COP21 only a few weeks away, […]
Businesses, states, regions and cities declare climate leadership in Australia
Businesses, states, regions and cities declare climate leadership in Australia
Why science-based emissions targets make good business sense for COP21
Have you noticed the growing number of companies speaking up for climate action this year? In April, 43 CEOs representing companies with operations in more than 150 countries signed a joint letter calling for “governments to take bold action at the Paris climate conference (COP21) in December 2015 to secure a more prosperous world for […]
New BSR, Kering Report Examines How Climate Change Will Affect Luxury Fashion
New BSR, Kering Report Examines How Climate Change Will Affect Luxury Fashion
Australia – A political shift opens the door to increased low-carbon investments by the business community
When Malcom Turnbull was sworn in as Australia’s Prime Minister in September 2015, it signalled a significant shift in the government’s stance on climate actions. At this early stage, Turnbull’s challenge and defeat of fellow Liberal Party lawmaker Tony Abbott seems to herald the end of an era of “climate uncertainty” that marked the previous […]
A look at India’s transition to low carbon future: Leading to COP 21
The Indian economy has experienced an unprecedented growth over the last decade, with its energy demand growing four folds over the past 40 years. As per various estimates including that of Planning Commission, India will face challenges in meeting its growing energy demands and will face an energy deficit of around 30% by the end […]
Big Business Steps Up On Climate Change
On Monday, I had the honor of standing side-by-side with Vice President Joe Biden as he announced the newest round of dozens of major companies to join the White House’s American Business Act on Climate pledge. Eighty-one companies, including big tech firms, global retailers, food makers, agricultural conglomerates and electric utilities, have now joined the […]
Business Has Three Priorities for Climate Negotiators in Bonn
Today marks an important time in the international climate negotiations: In Bonn, Germany, policymakers are starting what is likely to be the last five days of UN climate change negotiations before the Paris Climate Conference in December. What negotiators create this week will inform the final outcome of the Paris agreement. The good news is the negotiation co-chairs have […]