It mobilizes a coalition of leading net zero initiatives, representing 454 cities, 23 regions, 1,397 businesses, 74 of the biggest investors, and 569 universities. These ‘real economy’ actors join 120 countries in the largest ever alliance committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest. Collectively these actors now cover nearly 25% global CO2 emissions and over 50% GDP.
Led by the High-Level Climate Champions for Climate Action – Nigel Topping and Gonzalo Muñoz– Race To Zero mobilizes actors outside of national governments to join the Climate Ambition Alliance, which was launched at the UNSG’s Climate Action Summit 2019 by the President of Chile, Sebastián Piñera.
The objective is to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy ahead of COP26, where governments must strengthen their contributions to the Paris Agreement. This will send governments a resounding signal that business, cities, regions and investors are united in meeting the Paris goals and creating a more inclusive and resilient economy.
Race to Zero collaborates with the following initiatives and organisations which businesses may consider interacting with:
- Business Ambition for 1.5 C(a global coalition set up by UN Global Compact, the Science Based Targets initiative, and We Mean Business)
- Certified B Corporation
- The B Team
- Business Declares
- Carbon Neutrality Coalition
- Chambers Climate Coalition
- The Climate Pledge
- Exponential Roadmap Initiative
- SME Climate Hub
- CBN Expert SME Community
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