BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR THE PARIS AGREEMENT...

On October 5, 2016, 11 major corporations based or operating in the United States voiced support for the Paris Agreement as an expression of the strong governmental leadership needed to smoothly transition to a low-carbon, sustainable future...

The companies are endorsing a statement organized by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions applauding the swift action by governments to bring the Paris Agreement into force, encouraging other governments to move expeditiously to formally join, and to work with countries to enact and implement the necessary domestic measures.

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BUSINESS STATEMENT APPLAUDING THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT

This statement was developed by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and is supported by the major companies listed below.

We applaud the swift action by governments to bring the Paris Agreement into force. The Paris aAgreement on climate change is a landmark achievement – it establishes an inclusive, pragmatic and, hopefully, durable framework for progressively strengthening efforts globally to address the causes and consequences of climate change.

We recognize the rising environmental, social, economic, and security risks posed by climate change. As businesses concerned about the well-being of our investors, our customers, our communities and our planet, we are committed to working on our own and in partnership with governments to mobilize the technology, investment and innovation needed to transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy.

We welcome the Paris Agreement as an expression of the strong governmental leadership needed to smoothly transition to a low-carbon, sustainable future. The Agreement will help to facilitate and strengthen the role of the private sector in this transition by:

Providing Long-Term Direction – The goals of keeping warming below 2°C, peaking global emissions, and achieving net greenhouse gas neutrality signal markets to shift investment toward the diverse range of technologies needed to achieve them.
Promoting Transparency – By requiring countries to be transparent about their policy intentions and implementation, the agreement will provide greater clarity on policy landscapes, enabling companies to better anticipate regulatory risks and economic opportunities.
Addressing Competitiveness – Global participation and the regular, simultaneous renewal of national contributions will promote a greater comparability of effort, helping to address potential carbon leakage and competitive imbalances that remain a concern for business.
Facilitating Carbon Pricing – Allowing, and ensuring the environmental integrity of, international emissions trading will help facilitate the growth and credibility of carbon markets, a critical tool for cost-effective emissions reduction.

We encourage other governments to move expeditiously to formally join the Paris Agreement, and pledge to work with countries to enact and implement the domestic measures needed to achieve their national contributions.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY • CALPINE • HP Inc. • INTEL • LAFARGEHOLCIM
MICROSOFT • NATIONAL GRID • PG&E • RIO TINTO • SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC • SHELL

Additional Resources

Press release on the statement
April 2016 statement encouraging ratification of the Paris Agreement
C2ES also joined a coalition of groups coordinating a statement by companies in support of the Paris Agreement and climate action.
Before the Paris talks, businesses also endorsed a C2ES-sponsored statement calling for a strong international climate agreement.
C2ES report on how companies are preparing for climate risks: Weathering the Next Storm: A Closer Look at Business Resilience
Blog post: The enduring power of US-China climate leadership
Blog post: International transparency provides domestic benefits
Blog post: Moving forward with the Paris Agreement
Blog post: States, cities, companies support clean power
Blog post: Climate agreement signals to business to invest, innovate
Blog post: Businesses are taking climate action

source: http://www.c2es.org/

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