Over 100 companies have now signed the
#ClimatePledge
. Our collective impact to reach net zero carbon by 2040 demonstrates a positive shift in industry because
#EarthCantWait
.
Today, we're celebrating a milestone for climate action! Over 200 businesses have now signed the
#ClimatePledge
. This growth is a shift in the industry and exemplifies how companies are prioritizing the planet. Learn more at
To meet sustainability goals,
@MercedesBenz
is reinventing the wheel and leaning into the power of the
#ClimatePledge
. With a new digital production process and a 2039 carbon neutral target, they're driving change in the transportation industry.
The latest IPCC report emphasizes 8 actions to prevent climate disaster. Reducing the threat of climate catastrophe brings benefits like improved health, well-being, green jobs, and a stronger economy.
Since our founding, The Climate Pledge has grown into a collective of over 100 companies dedicated to achieving net zero. Swipe to see the milestones that got us to this point.
Back from Climate Pledge Summit 2023 at
#ClimateWeekNYC
& we're still buzzing with excitement! With a shared commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, 200+ global leaders, industry giants, & sustainability champions united for climate action:
ICYMI:
@SiemensUSA
, a Climate Pledge signatory, will supply electric vehicle charging for the U.S. Postal Service's ambitious fleet electrification goal of one million EV chargers nationwide. 🚗🔋📬 Learn more:
BIG NEWS: Custom electric delivery vans from signatories
@amazon
and
@rivian
are hitting the road across the U.S. ⚡️🚛, a milestone on their path to net-zero by 2040.
🌊 Ahoy!🚢🌿 Pledge signatory,
@Maersk
, will sail its first green-fuel powered vessel this summer. The vessel has the capacity to run on green methanol which is a major breakthrough for maritime transport, a notoriously challenging industry to decarbonize. 🌍
In honor of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we sat down with
@KiliiiYuyan
– a dedicated photographer &
@InsideNatGeo
Explorer. Read about his most recent project in Palau:
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
"Peatlands are a magical space in between: between land and water, between life and death, between the past, the present, and our future.” -
@insidenatgeo
Explorer
@Lujan_Agusti
. Through her lens, see how peatlands combat climate change.
#WorldPeatlandsDay
(🧵1/5) Meet Zarifa, a 12-year-old from Khanabad village in Jawzjan, Northern Afghanistan. In this photo captured by
#NationalGeographic
Explorer
@lynseyaddario
, we see Zarifa and her family collecting cotton amidst the backdrop of a once fertile land that grew wheat.
Sustainable aviation fuel is jet fuel created from resources like food waste, cooking oil, and even algae. It works just as well as conventional jet fuel, but is better for the planet. Learn more about SAF’s sky-high potential, here:
#FutureForward
🧵 1/6: Multi Bintang, an Indonesian subsidiary of
@HeinekenCorp
, is working with local communities in East Java to safeguard springs and clear rivers of trash so both the business and local citizens can thrive. Watch The Future of Water ➡️
#FutureForward
The people of East Java, Indonesia are facing water scarcity & by 2025, so could half the world. Watch The Future of Water on April 4th to see how a
@Heineken
subsidiary is helping safeguard their rivers & springs so both the businesses & local citizens can thrive.
#FutureForward
Inspiring session at
#ClimateWeekNYC
with
@JohnKerry
, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. 🌟 Kerry stressed the need for businesses to lead by example, not just for the planet but for their own success. Our planet's stability & global commerce are interconnected.
Get an in depth look at how agroforestry can regrow the rainforest and benefit the communities who live off of it by watching The Future of Forests, here:
#FutureForward
.
@GovInslee
's sheds light on how states & sub-nationals play pivotal roles in the fight against climate change, emphasizing that Pledge signatories & corporate leaders are doing something "profoundly important" that will have a big impact on our future and planet.
#ClimateWeekNYC
Buildings contribute ≈40% of total global emissions every year. What if we could build a better future with the construction materials we use today? See how
@Carboncure
is turning cement into a sustainable building block for future cities:
#FutureForward
The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), co-founded by
@Amazon
,
@patagonia
,
@AspenInstitute
, & Tchibo are announcing the launch of a Request for Proposals for 600k twenty-foot containers over the next 3 years, all powered by zero-emission fuels.
Less than 10% of movies made in the last decade acknowledge that climate change exists. On the latest episode of
@OutrageOptimism
,
@Amazon
CSO
@KaraHurst
, joins co-hosts
@tomcarnac
&
@CFigueres
to discuss the pitfalls and positives of climate storytelling.
When a river in East Java, Indonesia became polluted,
@Heineken
's Multi Bintang brewery teamed up with local environmentalists to develop waste removal & recycling systems, educating the community through incentive programs. ➡️
#FutureForward
Regenerative farming is the climate solution that keeps farmers and businesses going. To see how farming practices affect climate change (and
@unileverusa
&
@practicalfarmer
's solution) check out The Future of Farming:
#FutureForward
With transportation accounting for ≈27% of greenhouse gas emissions, big changes are needed in that sector. Watch how two Pledge signatories,
@Amazon
&
@Rivian
, are working together to create and implement a fleet of delivery EVs:
#FutureForward
Renewable energy is on the rise but not all renewable companies are created equally. Learn how
@VoltUtility
&
@Microsoft
partnered to go beyond traditional clean energy procurement and invest in frontline communities. Visit Passport for the full interview:
Pledge signatory
@SonyGroupGlobal
has been committed to its environmental impact well before their iconic Walkmans even existed. Learn how they’re tackling audacious goals as part of their Road to Zero.
Large scale deforestation is threatening the Amazon rainforest.
@amazon
& their partners are supporting agroforestry systems in Brazil to restore forests, produce food & create sustainable livelihoods for local communities. Watch The Future of Forests on April 4th.
#FutureForward
New research suggests that carbon credits play a pivotal role in driving climate action. According to a study by Forest Trends' Ecosystem Marketplace, companies participating in voluntary carbon markets are decarbonizing faster than others. Learn more:
Collaboration is key to combating the climate crisis 🔑, and Passport, a new online community, is here to catalyze collective climate action. But don't just take our word for it – hear from renowned sustainability expert
@tomcarnac
. And learn more here:
🌍🚀 Introducing Passport – the online community for businesses taking climate action. 🤝 Tag-team industry complexities, share sustainability best practices, and transform possibilities into new realities. Ready to connect with the world's top companies?
Signatory
@Ripple
tells us about their commitment to a low-carbon future for the crypto industry and global economy in this essay about why they joined
#TheClimatePledge
. ⬇️
Sports can excite, inspire, & fill us with anxiety! They also have the power to drive real change. Recently, leaders in sports & entertainment gathered at
@ClimateArena
for the
@sportsalliance
Summit to accelerate climate action. Here are the highlights:
Over 100 businesses have accepted the greatest challenge of our lifetime and joined The
#ClimatePledge
. Together, we're turning words into action and targeting
#netzero
carbon by 2040 or sooner. Will you join us?
#ChallengeAccepted
Learn more at
Collaboration is a key focus at this week’s
#COP27
conference. Partnership and joint action are critical for the development of real climate solutions. That’s why
#TheClimatePledge
—and Paris Agreement architect
@cfigueres
—are urging businesses to step up.
Climate optimism begins with
#climate
optimists like Jamey Mulligan—Head of Carbon Neutralization at
@Amazon
. Jamey and his team are supporting efforts in Pará, Brazil to help the country stop deforestation and restore forests that have been lost.
Heavy rains can take off topsoil, destroying a farmer’s harvest, livelihood and the quality of their soil.
@Unilever
is partnering with
@practicalfarmer
to protect soil through regenerative farming practices. Watch The Future of Farming on April 4th to learn more.
#FutureForward
ICYMI: The true winner of Tuesday's
@SeattleKraken
home opener was Pledge signatory
@ClimateArena
, the WORLD'S FIRST net-zero carbon arena. Say ✌️ out to single use plastics & hello to the future of sustainability in sports!
Today is National
#ArborDay
! The science is clear, trees have a critical role to play in the climate crisis. Learn more about this innovative program that's helping small landowners conserve their forests and tackle climate change.
@amazon
@nature_org
@AmForestFndn
Meet Sarah Robbins, the artist behind
@ClimateArena
and
@SeattleKraken
's 2023-24 merch, which supports
@onerooffdn
's Environmental Justice Pillar. Her work reflects the intersection of city and nature, capturing the PNW essence and the Kraken's spirit.
By 2025, half of the world's population will live in water-stressed areas as a result of climate change. Tonight
@Amazon
, announced a partnership with
@water
to accelerate climate-resilient water & sanitation projects for 100M people.
Companies have the power to implement positive change at scale & committing to environmental justice is not just good practice—it’s good business.
@isxenviro
shares why
#environmentaljustice
matters for businesses and 3 ways we can support the movement. ⤵️
With the growth of urban areas & surging demand for concrete—and its key ingredient cement responsible for an estimated 7% of carbon emissions—
@CarbonCure
aims to turn this concrete challenge into a climate solution. The Future of Buildings premieres on April 4th.
#FutureForward
In 2019,
@amazon
approached
@rivian
to discuss electrifying the company’s delivery fleet. But the road to decarbonization hasn't always been easy—requiring unique innovations and help from other Pledge signatories. See it unfold on April 4th.
#FutureForward
This week marks the start of COP28, the largest U.N. climate change conference ever! While the roadmap to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 may still be taking shape, what matters most is our collective determination to reach it. Tune in for stories of progress and action. 🌎 💪
Introducing the newest cohort of National Geographic Explorers supported by
@InsideNatGeo
and the Pledge! These 5 storytellers are on a mission to document the global climate crisis & its solutions, inspiring audiences worldwide to take action.
At
#COP28
, Chris Roe,
@amazon
's Director of Worldwide Carbon, shares insights into Amazon's role in advocating for clean energy pathways not just for itself but also to support other companies in navigating the complex landscape of regulatory engagement.
One year ago at
#COP27
,
@Amazon
and
@USAID
launched the Climate Gender Equity Fund to reshape climate finance and eliminate systemic barriers for women. Raising $20M in the first year, they announced the first three grantees at
#COP28
.
.
@DelphisEco
Founder & CSO, Mark Jankovich reflects on
#COP28
, highlighting how humility & humanity have become central themes in conversations among CEOs & global leaders, fostering an interconnected & compassionate approach to addressing global challenges.
We’re here at
#COP28
with Ara Erickson, VP of Corporate Sustainability at
@Weyerhaeuser
, who spoke about the pressing need for scalable solutions to address the climate crisis, emphasizing the vital role of forests as a readily available & scalable solution for carbon removal.
Exciting developments for Climate Pledge signatory,
@Infinium
! We're on the ground at
#COP28
and spoke with CEO
@RobertSchuetzle
, who revealed the company’s groundbreaking $75M investment for the largest Power-to-Liquids eFuels project in North America.
To kick off
#ClimateWeekNYC
, we're thrilled to announce that we've reached another BIG milestone—375+ signatories have signed
#TheClimatePledge
! With the shared mission of accelerating responsible climate action, signatories are putting the planet first.
In a decisive moment of
#climateaction
yesterday, signatory
@Visa
announced
#VisaEcoBenefits
, a new package of sustainability-focused benefits for account issuers designed to enable & educate their cardholders to engage in sustainable consumer behaviors.
Sarah Dimson-Tararuj, Head of Programs & Partnerships at
#TheClimatePledge
, discusses three initiatives to decarbonize transportation. Despite sector challenges, she's optimistic about long-term solutions, seeing
#COP28
as a chance to prioritize strong, lasting changes.
We don’t have all the time in the world to save the world. This
#EarthDay
, 300+ companies across 51 industries, in 29 countries, generating $3.5T in annual revenue, have joined forces to accelerate the solutions needed to address the climate crisis.
30,000 steps and still energized! Last week, we experienced three days of engaging, encouraging, and momentum-building
@climate
sessions at
@BloombergLive
’s Bloomberg Green Festival. Check out some of our favorite moments from the event!
#BBGGreenFestival
BREAKING NEWS: We're teaming up with
@c40cities
, a network of mayors from around the world, to launch Laneshift, a groundbreaking initiative aiming to revolutionize medium- and heavy-duty shipping across the world, starting with India and Latin America.
ICYMI:
#TheClimatePledge
signatory
@Amazon
announced 18 new renewable energy projects, a 40% increase in production capacity this year. This puts them on track to power Amazon operations with 100%
#renewableenergy
by 2025.
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.
#ClimatePledge
signatory
@Limebike
is on a mission to build a future for transportation that is shared, affordable, and carbon free and are on track to become net zero by 2030 👏🏼 🛴
Sustainable Aviation Fuel is key to decarbonizing aviation. In 2020,
@jetblue
announced it would be the first U.S. airline to fly regularly on SAF (made by fellow signatory,
@NesteGlobal
) out of SFO. Watch The Future of Flight (on Tuesday!) to see them join forces.
#FutureForward
.
@Amazon
's new sustainable HQ2 🏢 will run with zero operational carbon emissions & will be powered by 100% renewable energy. Learn more about its sustainability features, including its use of
@CarbonCure
tech (a Pledge signatory!) 🔽
No need to endlessly scroll on your streaming platform—you can now watch all
#FutureForward
short films right now! Experience the inspiring journeys of people and companies taking bold climate action, right from your living room. Check it out:
The climate crisis can feel overwhelming, but you know what gives us hope? When companies innovate to prioritize the planet. See this first-hand in our film series
#FutureForward
debuting at
@GreenBiz
#VERGE22
. Attending VERGE? Sign up to screen the films:
"We've gone from being that very fossil fuel intensive company to being ranked as the most sustainable energy company in the world." -
@rasmusskv
To achieve global net zero, businesses must embrace the transition to clean and renewable energy. Hear how 👇🏼
Regrow rainforests ✅
Decrease CO2 ✅
Repeat for future decades ✅
See how
@amazon
and
@nature_org
are growing new opportunities for farmers:
#FutureForward
Reducing packaging waste is a key part of Amazon's Climate Pledge commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Find out how Amazon employee, Kayla Fenton, is working to reduce packaging waste and increase packaging efficiency one shipment at a time!
Today, 20 new signatories from the US, EU, and Latin America are taking the
#ClimatePledge
to reach
#netzero
carbon by 2040, growing our community to over 50 diverse businesses that will work together to
#decarbonize
value chains and restore our planet's resiliency.
Founder and CEO of
@OutrageOptimism
,
@tomcarnac
, notes a shift to move towards solution implementation at
#COP28
, emphasizing the need for private sector collaboration to achieve tangible net-zero carbon goals. Watch for his COP28 reflections.
Finding climate solutions requires constant innovation, just ask Amazonian Ofei Mante. His recent project will help to enable the annual production of 100K metric tons of paper that can be used for future
@Amazon
packaging—a step toward reducing Amazon’s future Scope 3 emissions.
“The 217 businesses that have joined the Pledge to-date have committed to be at
#netzero
carbon by 2040… understanding the myriad benefits it will bring now & into the future.”
@CFigueres
of
@GlobalOptimism
shares actions companies can take immediately:
One community can make a world of difference & we’re proud to welcome the newest wave of industry-leading businesses to
#TheClimatePledge
–now 400 signatories strong! Accelerating urgent climate action, they are working together for a brighter future.
Renewable energy use is predicted to overtake coal by early 2025, but not all renewable companies are created equally.
@isxenviro
sat down with Pledge signatory,
@VoltUtility
to learn how they’re putting climate justice at the forefront of their business.
As we approach 4️⃣ years of dedicated climate action, we're reaffirming our commitment. Our commitment to put earth first, to lead the charge on climate change, and to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. There's no time for cold feet on a hot planet.
We must continue to invest in green technology to ensure
#netzero
carbon by 2040.
@amogyinc
(power solutions to decarbonize transportation) & Hippo Harvest (slashing emissions/waste from produce farming) are the latest recipients of the
#ClimatePledgeFund
.
Founding Partner of
@OutrageOptimism
,
@tomcarnac
reporting LIVE from
#COP27
🎤: “Businesses are here to provide confidence to governments that they can step up and go further and faster than they thought possible.” Get the full scoop ⤵️
"Impossible is an attitude, and those, we can change." -
@cfigueres
. Find out why Christiana Figueres, architect of the Paris Agreement and co-founder of The Climate Pledge, is urging people to mark their calendars for the six-part doc series,
#FutureForward
, out TOMORROW!
Today
@Amazon
announced 71 new renewable energy projects as a part of their commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040. With 379 renewable energy projects total, they are the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy globally.
.
@rivian
and
@amazon
are driving full-speed ahead towards a net-zero future 🚙⚡️ See how they created the first electric fleet of its kind:
#FutureForward
To fight climate change, businesses need bold action. By signing
#TheClimatePledge
, 300 companies have agreed to do just that. Join us in celebrating this major achievement for our community and more importantly, our planet. 🌎
More music, less waste 🎶 Pledge signatory
@OakviewGroup
—developer and operator of
@ClimateArena
—unveiled its newest green arena,
@TheCoOpLive
, in
#Manchester
, UK. Check out some of their impressive sustainability stats in the comments!
We're not just change makers, we're optimists. The
#ClimatePledge
’s 31 signatories come from diverse, competitive sectors. But in the race against
#climatechange
, we're coming together to share innovation and ambitiously commit to
#netzero
carbon by 2040. Will you join us?
#TheClimatePledge
signatories & non-signatories alike have the opportunity to make the next 50 years transformative by giving life to our life support systems & replenishing the planet we depend on. In this article,
@CFigueres
shares 3 actions businesses can take to get there.
The designer styles at
#NYFW
were cool, but there are exciting innovations happening off the runway too! Find out how signatories
@cotopaxi
,
@Selfridges
, &
@brooksrunning
are finding meaningful ways to reduce the fashion industry’s impact on the planet.
At
#SXSW
, we had “A Party for the Planet” with
@EarthxFilm
to inspire audiences to get outside, push boundaries, & protect the environment. A sneak peek of
#FutureForward
, the Pledge’s upcoming documentary series was featured & airs April 4th. Read more:
Now boarding: sustainable aviation fuel. With 80% less CO2 emissions,
@NesteGlobal
's SAF is guiding
@JetBlue
and the airline industry towards a more sustainable future. Get a behind-the-scenes look here:
#FutureForward
Congratulations to signatories of
#TheClimatePledge
@Amazon
and
@InfiniumCo
on their new electrofuels agreement! By using Infinium’s ultra-low carbon electrofuels, Amazon can reduce carbon emissions for roughly 5 million miles of travel per year.
Today the U.S. officially rejoins the
#ParisAgreement
. Our commitment to reaching net zero has never wavered, and we're proud to say 53 companies have now joined our community to reach Paris’ targets, 10 years early. Together, we have what it takes to help save our planet.
Limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C is critical—transitioning to a net-zero carbon economy in a just manner is equally as critical. Hear from
@thebteamhq
about why a “just transition” should be a top priority for business climate strategy:
Signatory of The Climate Pledge, Lamington Group, has a hotel brand,
@room2hometels
, that's setting a new standard for boutique hotels by providing an experience that’s both comfortable and good for the planet.