Business support for tackling climate change – and seizing the wide-ranging economic benefits by doing so – is unprecedented.”
Mindy Lubber, President, Ceres
Welcome to the We Mean Business February newsletter, where we bring together the latest milestones and analysis from across the coalition and its growing network of partners.
The pace of progress towards a low-carbon economy among forward-looking businesses is intensifying, with more than 500 companies having now made over a thousand ambitious commitments as part of the coalition’s take action campaign.
The coalition also welcomes its latest partner, the Haga Initiative, and looks forward to working together more closely to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy.
5 reasons 500 companies have made commitments to climate action
More than 500 companies with over $8.1 trillion in annual revenue have now made over a thousand ambitious commitments as part of the We Mean Business coalition’s take action campaign.
From the We Mean Business blog
Gatwick’s RE100 commitment drives innovation
Rachel Thompson, Sustainability Manager at Gatwick Airport, spoke to We Mean Business about why the company has committed to using 100% renewable electricity and joined RE100 – the global business initiative led by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP.
We Mean Business welcomes partnership with the Haga Initiative
The We Mean Business coalition welcomes the Haga Initiative as its latest partner. The coalition is looking forward to collaborating on our shared mission to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy by working with the world’s most influential businesses.
Case Study: P&G on the benefits of setting a science-based target
P&G explains why they committed to reduce emissions from their operations 30% by 2020, from a 2010 base-year, and highlights the benefits of setting a science-based target.