53 companies and counting across the globe,
representing almost every sector of the economy, have now committed
to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, demonstrating the global
impact of The Climate Pledge
Today, Amazon and Global Optimism announced that 20 new
signatories around the world have joined The Climate Pledge:
ACCIONA, Colis Prive, Cranswick plc, Daabon, FREE NOW, Generation
Investment Management, Green Britain Group, Hotelbeds, IBM, Iceland
Foods, Interface, Johnson Controls, MiiR, Ørsted, Prosegur Cash,
Prosegur Compañia de Seguridad, Slalom, S4Capital, UPM, and
Vanderlande.
With the addition of the new signatories, 53 companies across 18
industries and 12 countries have committed to working toward
net-zero carbon in their worldwide businesses — which in aggregate
has the potential to significantly reduce corporate carbon
emissions. Each organization is at a different stage in its journey
to net-zero carbon emissions, but all 53 signatories are committed
to The Climate Pledge’s ambitious goal of meeting the Paris
Agreement 10 years early.
Signatories to The Climate Pledge agree to:
- Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions on a regular
basis.
- Implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris
Agreement through real business changes and innovations, including
efficiency improvements, renewable energy, materials reductions,
and other carbon emission elimination strategies.
- Neutralize any remaining emissions with additional,
quantifiable, real, permanent, and socially beneficial offsets to
achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040 — a decade ahead
of the Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050.
The 20 new signatories represent diverse economic sectors,
ranging from energy to agricultural and financial services.
Each company is implementing science-based, high-impact changes
to its business to help decarbonize the value chain, including
innovating in circular economy, deploying clean energy solutions,
and mobilizing supply chains to reach net-zero by 2040.
“As the U.S. takes an important step forward in the fight
against climate change by officially rejoining the Paris Agreement
this week, I am excited to welcome 20 new companies to The Climate
Pledge who want to go even faster,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder
and CEO. “Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge in 2019 to encourage
companies to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement 10 years early,
and we’re seeing incredible momentum behind the pledge with 53
companies from 18 industries across 12 countries already joining.
Together, we can use our collective scale to help decarbonize the
economy and preserve Earth for future generations.”
Amazon and Global Optimism welcome these new signatories and
thank them for their commitment:
ACCIONA
ACCIONA (ANA.MC) is a global leader in sustainable solutions,
ranging from renewable energy to water treatment plants, mass
transit systems, and other resilient, low-carbon social
infrastructure. The mitigation of climate change and its effects
lies at the heart of the company’s business rationale. ACCIONA is
the world’s greenest utility, operating solely with renewable
energy, and an innovator in all fields of sustainable
infrastructure. ACCIONA became carbon neutral in 2016, the first
company in the energy and infrastructure sectors to do so. In line
with the latest climate science, ACCIONA is committed to reducing
its direct and energy consumption emissions by 60% between 2017 and
2030, as well as a 47% decrease in value chain emissions,
consistent with the Paris Climate Agreement’s most ambitious goal
of limiting global warming to no more than 1.5ºC above
pre-industrial levels. ACCIONA’s emission reduction targets have
been certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
“We urgently need more businesses to commit to regenerative,
net-zero carbon growth pathways to avert the threat of catastrophic
and irreversible climate change,” said José Manuel Entrecanales,
ACCIONA chairman and CEO. “I hope more companies sign up for The
Climate Pledge to push for the critical mass of companies we need
to really move the needle on carbon emissions.”
Colis Prive
A leader in last mile operations, Colis Prive specializes in
home and relay delivery, collecting parcels from e-merchants and
executing final delivery. Since its founding in 1993, the company
continues to take pride in pursuing consistent improvements in its
delivery service. With four hubs across France and a network of
3,500 delivery associates, Colis Prive has delivered more than 63
million parcels. Knowing the significant impact of its operations
on the environment, Colis Prive is committed to limiting its
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with a particular focus on reducing
those resulting from last mile deliveries. The company is also
doubling down on energy efficiency thanks to the implementation of
the ISO 50001 energy standard, aimed at providing global companies
a precise framework for setting up an operational and sustainable
energy management system to continually reduce their energy
use.
“At Colis Prive we’re committed to running a responsible
business across our operations, and that includes prioritizing
sustainable practices,” said Frédéric Pons, Colis Prive co-founder
and chairman. “Joining this global project confirms our engagement
alongside Amazon to adapt, learn, measure and optimize our
processes. We’re thrilled to be the first parcel delivery company
to join The Climate Pledge, and we look forward to working with
Amazon, Global Optimism, and other signatories to become
carbon-neutral by 2040.”
Cranswick plc
As one of the largest food producers in Britain, Cranswick plc
is committed to integrating sustainable practices throughout its
operations, from farming to sourcing and producing. With its Second
Nature sustainability strategy at the center, the company is
focused on decarbonizing its farms and significantly reducing food
loss and overall resource waste in its supply chain and production,
all by 2040. In the last two years Cranswick plc has made
significant progress, including switching to 100% renewable
grid-supplied electricity, reducing edible food waste down to 0.4%
of total production, and removing over 1,200 tonnes of plastic from
its operations.
“At Cranswick we’re committed to running a responsible business
across our operations, and that includes prioritizing sustainable
practices,” said Adam Couch, Cranswick plc CEO. “We want to be part
of the solution to climate change, and help inspire positive change
across the broader value chain. We believe joining The Climate
Pledge reinforces our commitment to sustainability and will have a
critical role in enabling us to be that positive influence.”
Daabon
Based in Santa Marta, Colombia, Daabon Group is a leader in the
production and processing of organic crops such as bananas, Hass
avocado, coffee, and palm oil in South America. The company has
worked extensively on circular economy to manage and develop its
production processes in a sustainable way. Daabon was the first
organic palm oil company to be certified sustainable by the
Rainforest Alliance and RSPO in Latin America. The company has
developed an innovative process that captures methane gas produced
by the organic waste to be used as fuel for energy.
“At Daabon our ambition is to run a sustainable and socially
responsible business,” said Manuel Julián Dávila, Daabon Group CEO.
“We are proud of what our team has achieved to tackle environmental
challenges, but we can go much further. We are convinced that by
joining The Climate Pledge, we will make significant progress in
achieving net-zero carbon by 2040.”
FREE NOW
Serving more than 50 million passengers in over 150 cities
across Europe, FREE NOW recognizes the urgent need for more
environmentally friendly transportation. The company is already
committed to shifting 50% of its FREE NOW vehicles across Europe to
zero emissions by 2025 and making all passenger trips emission free
by 2030. To achieve these ambitious goals, the company is investing
millions in supporting drivers to switch to electric vehicles and
promoting electric options among customers.
“It is our ambition and our commitment to the cities where we
operate to do our bit to reduce emissions and make it easier for
people to make environmentally friendly choices,” said Marc Berg,
FREE NOW CEO. “We are proud of the progress we’ve already made
toward our commitments, but we can go much further. We are thrilled
to be joining other sustainability minded companies with The
Climate Pledge.”
Generation Investment Management
Generation Investment Management (Generation), founded in 2004,
is playing an integral role in the development of sustainable
investing and in demonstrating the long-term benefits of this
approach. The firm integrates sustainability factors into its
investment decisions, engagement with portfolio companies, and a
wide range of advocacy and impact initiatives. Generation is
committed to aligning investment portfolios with net-zero
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 or sooner, in line with the
goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change. The firm is helping
to lead efforts across the investment management industry to build
a coalition of managers willing to make a collective commitment to
the goal of net-zero emissions. In December 2020, this led to the
launch of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative on the fifth
anniversary of the conclusion of the Paris Agreement. This
initiative launched with 30 asset managers as founding signatories,
responsible for over USD 9 trillion of assets under management.
“We believe that climate change demands urgent and universal
action,” said David Blood, Generation senior partner. “There is
still time to keep temperatures from rising to truly catastrophic
levels, but a huge effort is needed to halve global emissions this
decade. We stand with fellow signatories of The Climate Pledge in a
commitment to being net zero by 2040. By joining The Climate Pledge
we are reinforcing our commitment to sustainability, and we’re
pleased to join a community that will share knowledge, ideas, and
best practices.”
Green Britain Group
The Green Britain Group exists in the pursuit of sustainability
through business. Its main operations are Ecotricity, the world’s
first green energy company, and Forest Green Rovers football club
(FGR), recognized by the global governing body, FIFA, as the
greenest in the game. Founded by Entrepreneur Dr. Dale Vince OBE,
the Green Britain Group is focused on tackling environmental and
sustainability issues in three areas — energy, transport, and food.
Ecotricity now powers over 200,000 homes and businesses with 100%
renewable electricity and carbon-neutral gas from its UK-wide
network of wind and solar parks. FGR became the world’s first
sports club to be certified carbon neutral by the United Nations in
2017 and is recognized as the world’s greenest football club. FGR
has recently been granted planning permission for the construction
of Eco Park, a pioneering, new all-wood stadium designed to
showcase what’s possible in the pursuit of sustainability.
“When I started Ecotricity back in 1995 we were the world’s
first green energy company, and in 25 years, things have come a
long way — but there’s still much more we all need to do in order
to have a zero-carbon country,” said Dr. Dale Vince OBE, Green
Britain Group founder. “Having a greener life isn’t about giving
things up — we just need to do the things we do, but differently.
We’re looking forward to working with Amazon, Global Optimism, and
others in The Climate Pledge. Businesses of all sizes need to
collaborate and find new ways of tackling climate change, and we
have to take everyone on that journey with us.”
Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds is doubling down on its environmental commitments to
help lead the charge in sustainable tourism. Certified Carbon
Neutral by Carbon Footprint Ltd. for the third year running, the
company, which works closely with the Global Sustainable Tourism
Council (GSTC), is already making great strides in prioritizing
carbon reduction across its operations. In 2020 the company
launched The Green Hotels Program with the goal of accelerating the
transition of the travel industry towards sustainability. Hotelbeds
now has over 15,000 properties within its portfolio certified as
sustainable.
“As the leaders in our sector, we have a clear responsibility to
demonstrate to our stakeholders that we operate a responsible,
transparent business model and that we take very seriously the
environmental impact we have,” said Joan Vilà, Hotelbeds executive
chairman. “We recognize our critical responsibility to protect our
planet and the destinations where we operate, and we believe this
is a time to double down on our investment to create a more
sustainable future. We are thrilled to continue with this work as a
part of The Climate Pledge.”
Iceland Foods
Iceland Foods seeks to build a growing, profitable, and
responsible business that does the right thing for its customers,
partners, communities, and the planet. The company has a long
history of caring for the environment and exercising sustainable
practices, aligning its ambitions with the United Nations’
Sustainable Development Goals. Iceland Foods is focused on
eliminating single-use plastics, and developing solutions and
implementing changes to cut the carbon and waste associated with
food and drink. The company has already made great strides in
reducing its carbon footprint by 74% since 2011.
“At Iceland Foods, we believe that every business has a moral
responsibility to take ambitious action to address these major and
urgent sustainability issues; it is also a commercial imperative
for any business that hopes to have a future,” said Richard Walker,
Iceland Foods managing director. “We are honored and delighted to
be the first food retailer to join The Climate Pledge and commit to
be net-zero carbon by 2040.”
IBM
IBM is committing to reach net zero by 2030 as part of its
efforts to protect the planet. IBM has been committed to
environmental leadership for decades, having issued its first
corporate policy on environmental responsibility in 1971. The
company has disclosed its environmental performance since 1990,
began disclosing its CO2 emissions in 1995, and has sustained a
goal to reduce CO2 emissions since 2000. In 2007, IBM publicly
stated its position on climate change, saying that “climate change
is a serious concern that warrants meaningful action on a global
basis to stabilize the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse
gases.” IBM has fully supported the Paris Agreement since 2015, and
in 2019 became a founding member of the Climate Leadership Council,
supporting its bipartisan plan for a carbon tax with carbon
dividend.
“IBM is pleased to join The Climate Pledge and collaborate with
others to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Jim Whitehurst,
IBM president. “IBM aims to have net zero carbon emissions by 2030,
before the aspiration of the Paris Agreement, in line with our long
commitment to the environment.”
Interface
For over 25 years, global flooring manufacturer Interface has
focused on climate action — first by reducing the carbon emissions
in its operations and supply chain, and then by reducing the carbon
emissions of its products. Last year, Interface introduced the
world’s first carbon negative carpet tile when measured cradle to
gate, and in 2018, the company launched its Carbon Neutral Floors
program, certifying that all Interface flooring products are carbon
neutral across their full product life cycle. Recognizing it can go
even further, Interface continues to look at additional carbon
reduction opportunities with the goal of becoming a carbon negative
enterprise by 2040.
“Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing
humanity, and it’s no longer enough to limit the damage we do — we
need to consider how we can leave a positive impact,” said Dan
Hendrix, Interface chairman and CEO. “At Interface, our goal is to
reverse global warming by taking steps to restore the health of the
planet. This is why we are delighted to join The Climate Pledge.
Only by working together will we be able to create a climate fit
for life.”
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is the global leader in smart, healthy, and
sustainable buildings. Its mission is to reimagine the performance
of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. With a
long-standing commitment to protecting and preserving the
environment, the company is focused on empowering customers and
communities to streamline building operations and deliver energy
efficiencies that will help them meet their environmental goals.
Johnson Controls is driving sustainability across its entire value
chain by focusing on solutions, people, partnerships, performance,
and governance. The company has already made great strides in
reducing its greenhouse gas emissions intensity, increasing its
reliance on clean energy, and improving waste reduction across many
of its plants.
“Sustainability is at the heart of our business and fundamental
to everything we do as a company,” said George Oliver, Johnson
Controls chairman and CEO. “Climate change is one of the greatest
challenges facing the planet today. Our recent announcement to
achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 through innovations and
technologies, such as our OpenBlue platform, further demonstrates
our commitment to protect and preserve the environment. We are
looking forward to further enhancing the role we can play by
working with Amazon, Global Optimism, and other signatories to
reach net-zero carbon emissions a decade before the important Paris
Agreement’s goal.”
MiiR
MiiR is a generosity-driven company that creates
thoughtfully-designed drinkware through its social and
environmental mission. Every MiiR product sold helps fund trackable
projects around the world, and to-date has granted $1.6 million to
non-profit organizations focused on social and environmental
causes. Since MiiR was founded in 2010, the company has partnered
with numerous nonprofits across the world to fund long term,
sustainable projects in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
sector. The company has also launched numerous projects focused on
protecting and preserving the planet’s natural resources for
generations to come, as well as investing in organizations and
programs that build strong communities. MiiR empowers its customers
to know the impact of their purchase, including a Give Code on
every product which enables customers to see how their purchase is
helping fund these ongoing giving projects.
“Water, earth, and the relationship that people have with both
are critical to our daily lives, and we need to make sure these
basic ingredients are cared for and nourished,” said Bryan Papé,
MiiR founder and CEO. “MiiR continues to emphasize and celebrate
these fundamental elements by aligning our giving projects to
support clean water, a healthy environment, and strong communities.
We are incredibly proud of our accomplishments so far, and we are
thrilled to continue with this work as a part of The Climate
Pledge.”
Ørsted
Ørsted is committed to reaching carbon neutral energy generation
and operations by 2025. Previously one of the most fossil fuel
intensive utilities in Europe, now ranked the most sustainable
energy company in the world by the 2021 Global 100 index, Ørsted
has already made meaningful strides toward this ambitious
commitment. Since 2006, Ørsted has shrunk its own carbon emissions
by 87%. Today, more than 30% of the world’s offshore wind power is
installed by Ørsted, and it operates the world’s largest offshore
wind farm, Hornsea 1 in the UK, powering well over one million UK
homes.
“The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green
energy, and we are committed to taking a leading role in
fundamentally reshaping how the world generates and consumes
energy,” said Mads Nipper, Ørsted CEO. “Having transformed our own
business, we now aspire to be a catalyst for change, helping
companies and politicians make bold near-term decisions, because
together we can mitigate climate change and create true, meaningful
impact on the world. It is a great pleasure to continue with this
work as a part of The Climate Pledge.”
Prosegur Group
Today two members of Prosegur Group, Prosegur Compañia de
Seguridad and its subsidiary Prosegur Cash, are committing to
net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, reinforcing the company’s focus
on sustainable operations. As a global leader in private security,
Prosegur Group is committed to lead by example in reducing its
environmental impact, generating quality employment, ensuring the
health and safety of its workers, complying with regulations, and
respecting human rights and good governance. Prosegur Group is
already targeting decarbonization of its vehicle fleet, introducing
hybrid and electric vehicles into its operations and commercial
fleets. Prosegur Cash has also introduced the world's first 100%
electric armored truck, a zero-emission vehicle.
“At Prosegur Group, we are not only committed to making the
world a safer place, taking care of people and businesses, we also
recognize the urgent action needed to protect and heal our planet,”
said Christian Gut, Prosegur CEO. “We are convinced that by joining
The Climate Pledge, we will make significant progress in achieving
net-zero carbon by 2040.”
Slalom
Slalom is committed to operating every part of its business in
ways that are sustainable and responsible, while creating
innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. The company
released its first corporate social responsibility report last
year, which included aspirational goals to achieve carbon-neutral
emissions and shift to 100% renewable energy by 2030. As Slalom
advances its own corporate responsibility efforts across its
operations, the company is also scaling its expertise to help
customers do the same.
“Protecting the environment for future generations directly ties
to Slalom’s purpose and core values,” said Tony Rojas, Slalom
president. “We believe embracing sustainability — including
achieving carbon-neutral emissions and shifting to 100% renewable
energy by 2030 — will enable us to improve the health of the planet
and help meet the challenges of our customers and communities where
we work and live. We’re thrilled to be joining other companies who
are showing their sustainability commitment through The Climate
Pledge.”
S4Capital
S4Capital’s ambition to apply the power of creativity and
technology to the greater good is evidenced in a series of actions:
its support for the Ten Principles of the UN’s Global Compact on
Human Rights, Labour, Environment, and Anti-Corruption; its signing
the EU Green Deal; and its commitment to report GHG emissions from
2020. Realizing its role in helping brands transform both inside
and out, S4Capital is dedicated to adopting exemplary sustainable
practices unique among its peers in the creative and marketing
industry.
“We believe that the focus on ESG is crucial and we are growing
S4Capital in a responsible and sustainable way, for the long-term
benefit of all,” said Sir Martin Sorrell, S4Capital executive
chairman. “There’s an opportunity for our global team to combine
each of our expertise toward the greater good and address critical
global issues like climate change together. This is why we are
delighted to join The Climate Pledge community. Only by working
together, will we be able to rise to the challenge, curb our
emissions, and reach net-zero carbon by 2040.”
UPM
UPM is a global forest industry leader with a purpose to create
a future beyond fossils. The company offers renewable and
recyclable alternatives to fossil-based materials and products to
meet the growing global demand for sustainable options. UPM strives
to mitigate climate change and drive value creation through
innovating novel products, by practicing sustainable forestry, and
through significant emission reduction in its own production and
supply chain. UPM is committed to the United Nations’ Business
Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, and the company’s 65% emission
reduction target by 2030 is approved by The Science Based Target
initiative. UPM wants to take an active role by collaborating with
scientific and other partners in order to drive the change together
and to reach highest possible impact.
“UPM is committed to creating value by providing sustainable
alternatives to fossil-based, non-renewable materials. We are proud
to be the first forest industry company to join The Climate Pledge
and this network of global sustainability leaders,” said Jussi
Pesonen, UPM president and CEO.
Vanderlande
As a material handling and logistics company, Vanderlande has
prioritized sustainability as a key principle of its activities.
Through its solutions, the company aims to contribute to its
customers’ sustainable objectives. Vanderlande is focused on
optimizing its energy efficiency across its operations. The company
has implemented energy monitoring software at all of its key
customer sites, and it has combined the use of energy efficient
technology with having process engineers at a growing number of
sites in order to improve energy consumption.
“We are committed to playing our part in global efforts to
address the climate crisis by reducing carbon emissions across our
operations,” says Remo Brunschwiler, Vanderlande CEO. “We aim to do
this by being more efficient in the energy we use in our own
activities and by contributing to our customers’ sustainability
objectives. It is a great pleasure to join the Climate Pledge and
commit to becoming net-zero by 2040.”
About The Climate Pledge
In 2019, Amazon and Global Optimism co-founded The Climate
Pledge, a commitment to reach the Paris Agreement 10 years early
and be net-zero carbon by 2040. Now 53 organizations have signed
The Climate Pledge, sending an important signal that there will be
rapid growth in demand for products and services that help reduce
carbon emissions. For more information visit
www.theclimatepledge.com.
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Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and
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About Global Optimism
Global Optimism exists to precipitate transformational,
sector-wide change. Achieving a zero emissions future is not a
far-off challenge. It’s one we must get on track for now. Every
scientific assessment shows that to meet the goal of net-zero
emissions by 2050, to keep global heating below 1.5 degrees
Celsius, we must halve our emissions between 2020 and 2030.
Tackling the climate crisis is only possible when everyone,
everywhere plays their part. We work with like-minded collectives
from all sectors who are willing to invest in the choices required
to be on this challenging — and life-affirming — journey. For more
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