21 STEPS TOWARDS LEADERSHIP AMBITION

The document outlines a strategic approach for companies to align with a 1.5°C temperature limit through three main pillars: direct action (such as setting science-based targets and addressing Scope 3 emissions), advocacy (including influencing trade associations and policy), and accountability (via transparent reporting and stakeholder engagement).

• Businesses are encouraged to adopt science-based targets to limit temperature rises to 1.5°C, aiming for a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero by 2050 at the latest.
• Corporate climate leadership requires addressing value chain emissions (Scope 3), implementing TCFD recommendations for risk resilience, and ensuring a just and inclusive transition.
• The framework emphasizes the need for companies to align their trade associations with 1.5°C goals, disclose environmental impacts through transparent reporting, and establish climate committees on executive boards.

APA

We Mean Business Coalition (n.d.). 21 STEPS TOWARDS LEADERSHIP AMBITION. https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CLN_Steps-Towards-Leadership.pdf

Chicago

We Mean Business Coalition. 21 STEPS TOWARDS LEADERSHIP AMBITION. n.d. https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CLN_Steps-Towards-Leadership.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wemeanbusinesscoalitionndsteps, author = {{We Mean Business Coalition}}, title = {{21 STEPS TOWARDS LEADERSHIP AMBITION}}, institution = {We Mean Business Coalition}, url = {https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CLN_Steps-Towards-Leadership.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }