The We Are Taking Action platform that we’ve created and many of you have contributed to is designed to help connect you with new tools and resources that can equip you to take your climate action to the next level.
Check out the ambitious climate action from your peers. If you don’t see your name on the list then submit your new or existing commitments here.
America’s Pledge Opportunity Agenda Launch: On Tuesday, July 17th, America’s Pledge released its Opportunity Agenda; “a road map for bottom-up action by businesses, cities, states, colleges and universities, and others.” The Opportunity Agenda includes suggestions for ten of the most effective greenhouse gas reduction strategies.
The ten high-impact opportunities are:
- Doubling down on renewable energy
- Accelerating retirement of coal power
- Retrofitting buildings for energy efficiency
- Electrifying building energy use
- Accelerating electric vehicle adoption
- Phasing out super-polluting hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
- Preventing methane leaks at the wellhead
- Reducing methane leaks in cities
- Reducing land sector carbon emissions and increasing terrestrial sequestration
- Establishing and expanding state and regional carbon markets
Under the Paris Agreement, the U.S. set a target of a 26-28% reduction of GHG emissions against a 2005 baseline by 2025. America’s Pledge noted that to date, emissions have reduced by 12%, leaving a significant gap that needs to be closed. That said, you, leaders of the American economy, represent 70% of US GHG emissions making you a powerful and indispensable part of the solution. Through ambitious commitments and action you have already taken us halfway to our goal and the ten high-impact opportunities aim to provide direction and focus for continued efforts.
If you are looking to incorporate the high-impact opportunities, the We Are Taking Action platform can help you align your commitments with the Opportunity Agenda.
Thank you for your continued dedication.