We Mean Business is a global nonprofit coalition working with the world’s most influential businesses to take action on climate change. #FossilToClean Together we catalyze business leadership to drive policy ambition and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. All countries and all businesses can seize the opportunity and go all in to halve emissions by 2030. Together we can create an inclusive net zero economy, build resilient communities and limit global heating to 1.5°C. The low-carbon transition is underway and forward-looking businesses are harnessing climate action as a driver of innovation, competitiveness, risk management and growth. We are mobilizing businesses to set ambitious targets and equipping them to seize the opportunities of the low-carbon transition. Hundreds of businesses have helped kick-start this transition by setting science-based emissions reduction targets and taking action to deliver against those targets by committing to transition to 100% renewable power. But it is not happening fast enough. The necessary speed and scale of the transition requires all companies and sectors to engage proactively to reduce emissions at the rate required to avoid dangerous climate change. Which is why our coalition is working together to catalyze further, faster corporate climate action. The coalition brings together seven international nonprofit organizations: BSR, CDP, Ceres, The B Team, The Climate Group, The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group, WBCSD
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To journalists covering COP29, We Mean Business Coalition will be on the ground in Baku from now to November 23. For media interviews & comment from our CEO, policy directors or business leaders on the ground please email [email protected] or WhatsApp +44 7432533080.
🌍 We are pleased to partner with Climate Action for the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2024, returning for its 16th annual edition as an Affiliated #COP29 Event on 13-14 November. Our CEO, María Mendiluce, will join the opening panel on the 13th, along with Lord Adair Turner, Faustine Delasalle, Jon Creyts and moderator Nik Gowing to discuss the impact and opportunities for business being opened up by the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), forthcoming NDC renewal and more. Bringing together global sustainability leaders across all sectors including business, government, cities, finance, and civil society, the Forum will promote transformative innovation and tangible climate action to help us go further, faster together. With multiple networking opportunities, it is an ideal opportunity to connect with climate leaders, pioneers and practitioners and keep the #FossilToClean message at the forefront of COP29 Azerbaijan. 🔗Register today: https://j1l.in/jYHvIV #WMBC
🆕 As the UN Climate Summit and G20 approach, the power of nations coming together to tackle global challenges is in the spotlight. While multilateralism faces valid criticisms, its role in coordinating a global response to climate change, economic transitions, and shared challenges remains indispensable. From climate change to AI and poverty, Gillian Nelson, Director of Policy at We Mean Business Coalition, discusses why cooperative international agreements are crucial for our future. Although the implementation of the #ParisAgreement has not yet achieved the speed or scale needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change, it has already led to significant progress. 🔗 Read more in Sustainable Views: https://lnkd.in/eFAaeKAj #WMBC #COP29
A message in the wake of the U.S. election results: “We Mean Business Coalition will continue uniting thousands of businesses across the U.S. to build on the progress achieved to date, accelerating efforts and advocating for the policies and investments that will enable the clean energy economy. Global businesses, committed to responsible growth, understand that climate-related factors—such as extreme weather events, shifting supply chains, and rising insurance costs—present concrete risks to business operations that transcend political changes. While federal focus may shift, business commitment to clean energy and climate resilience remains firm, rooted in material impacts and driven by long-term value... ...Most of the world’s major economies and largest companies remain committed to investing in clean technologies and solutions. Businesses operating globally need to remain competitive in a world rapidly shifting towards clean economies. The global market for top clean technologies is set to triple to over $2 trillion by 2035, close to the value of today’s crude oil market. This is because they outcompete fossil fuels... ...President Trump’s election win comes at a pivotal time for climate action, and negotiations at #COP29 must not lose focus or momentum. World leaders made a historic commitment to a clean energy future at COP28. At #COP29, it’s time for countries to deliver global finance to drive ambitious, investible and equitable national climate plans that will move us from #FossilToClean. Polling across multiple countries around the world consistently shows high levels of public support for climate action and investments in green technology. The United Nations climate change conferences will continue to serve as a critical platform for uniting and advancing climate resilience, economic innovation and stability globally.” Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/eRr-besu
We’re getting ready for COP29! We Mean Business Coalition is hosting a pavilion in the Blue Zone to bring an ambitious and coordinated business voice to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. 🌳 At COP29 we must continue to build on the progress of the UAE Consensus and accelerate the transition from the fossil fuel era to a clean-energy, nature-positive future. At this year’s summit, world governments will negotiate a crucial post-2025 climate finance deal. A strong agreement is key to building trust and encouraging private investment in the transition. Meanwhile, governments are preparing the new national climate plans – nationally-determined contributions, (#NDCs) – that they have agreed to communicate by early 2025. 🎥 You can join us in person and online, take a look at our schedule here: https://lnkd.in/er9x4mK6 🏷️ Ceres, Inc. CDP BSR Climate Group The B Team Corporate Leaders Groups WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development WeAreALBERT Iberdrola Renewables Futerra Sustainable Entertainment Alliance National Grid ACCIONA Topsoe Unilever Arup KfW Climate Leadership Coalition Conservation International VCMI
📢 The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has opened applications for new members to join its Expert Panel in 2025! The Expert Panel provides independent technical expertise and advice on the implementation and revision of the Integrity Council's Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) and Assessment Framework. The ICVCM is seeking recognised professionals and emerging experts in carbon accounting, sustainable development, and social and environmental safeguards to contribute to a high-integrity and effective carbon market. ⏰ Applications are open until Sunday, 3 November 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/emTCC3Ej #CarbonMarkets
🗣️ “The challenges ahead for #nature are huge, there’s no question. It’s vital that we lead courageously and keep believing in a brighter, more bountiful future.” Leah Seligmann, CEO of The B Team and Founding Partner Board Member of the We Mean Business Coalition discusses the challenges businesses face in addressing biodiversity loss and the steps needed to make progress as COP16 enters its last few days in Cali, Colombia. She emphasises the need for businesses to adopt a proactive role by implementing biodiversity initiatives aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) goals set in COP15. By raising awareness, taking measurable actions, enforcing accountability, and fostering alliances across sectors, companies can support biodiversity conservation efforts and meet 2030 targets to reverse nature loss. 🔗 Read 'The COP16 to-do list for business is daunting, but we can get there by collaborating' via Reuters: https://lnkd.in/eu6tGZX3 #COP16
🆕 As the global community meets at the UN Biodiversity Conference #COP16 in Cali, Colombia, Nature Action 100 - a global investor initiative promoting corporate action on nature, co-led by our founding partner Ceres, Inc. - has released its first benchmark results. These results give us a snapshot of corporate action in key sectors to reverse nature and biodiversity loss by 2030. They show that most of the 100 companies are still in the early stages of addressing nature-related impacts and dependencies: 🟩 Most companies have set nature goals: Over two-thirds of disclosing companies commit to protecting nature, with many including their entire value chain. 🟩 A significant number of companies have set nature targets with action plans: 47 companies have targets to reduce their impact on nature, and most also share plans to achieve these goals. 🟩 Few companies conduct thorough nature impact assessments: Only one company has done a comprehensive assessment of nature-related impacts, risks, and dependencies. 🟩 Companies disclose limited progress on Indigenous and community rights: Only 31 companies meet at least one of five benchmarks for respecting Indigenous and local community rights essential for biodiversity. No company meets all criteria. “In front of the global community at COP16, Nature Action 100 is reaching another significant milestone with the release of its first benchmark assessments of corporate progress on nature action. The Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark provides much needed insight into what companies need to do to align their businesses to a more sustainable, climate-resilient, nature-positive economy.” Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President and Board Member of the We Mean Business Coalition. 🔗 Read the findings here: https://lnkd.in/ebaikGtA
At #COP16 in Colombia, leaders from around the world call for ‘a year of united action on climate, nature and food’. In a letter to President Petro of Colombia and President Lula of Brazil, a group of leaders representing business, finance, science, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, and youth - including our CEO María Mendiluce – announced support for the COP16 and COP30 Presidents to mobilize actors globally in a year of united action from Cali to Belém. With leadership from Colombia and Brazil, signatories point to the next 12 months as an historic opportunity for the world to: 🌎 Strengthen national climate and biodiversity plans 🌿 Scale up investment for nature and food systems transformation 🗣️ Support the inclusive participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities As governments approach the February 2025 deadline to submit updated NDCs, signatories write that "we can make ‘peace with nature’ the principle that gives shape to these national climate action plans.“ Read the letter here: https://lnkd.in/eCM8UtQq #ProtectWhatWeLove #WithNature
The UK government’s independent climate adviser, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), has recommended that the UK uses its new national climate plan (NDC) to set a target to reduce emissions by 81% by 2035. This sets the right level of ambition and sends a signal to the international community that the UK is back as a global leader. This headline figure is what the science dictates and also what is technologically and economically achievable – it is how the UK can move away from fossil fuels to clean energy. As the CCC advice states, the investment and jobs case in favour of the clean energy transition is clear, and rapid reductions in fossil fuel dependence are the best way to enhance UK energy security. But, as our Managing Director of Policy Andrew Prag told the Financial Times: “Ambitious national climate targets are just the first step. The UK Government needs to provide detailed implementation plans for priority sectors like heating and buildings. Clear guidance on how these targets will be achieved will encourage both British and international companies to invest in developing clean energy technologies in the UK.” Read more in the Financial Times: https://on.ft.com/3YFESng