3 Things Companies Can Do in 2018 to Push Global Climate Action

The document outlines a strategy for companies to drive global climate action by engaging with governments. It recommends that CEOs use high-profile events to advocate for the Paris Agreement, align corporate emissions-cutting efforts with national 'nationally determined contributions' (NDCs), and meet with government ministers to break down policy silos. The text highlights a gap in NDCs, noting that while 114 NDCs highlight renewable energy, far fewer address energy storage (31) or water conservation and reuse (33).

• Business leaders are encouraged to use high-profile international forums in 2018 to publicly advocate for climate action and the Paris Agreement, following examples of CEOs publishing letters in the Wall Street Journal and calling the White House.
• Companies should align their corporate climate goals with the 'nationally determined contributions' (NDCs) of the countries where they operate to encourage greater government ambition and direct climate-smart investment.
• Direct engagement with government ministers across various departments (such as trade, finance, and transportation) is recommended to create cohesive policy frameworks and address gaps in national climate plans.
• There is a significant disparity in the focus of NDCs across different climate action opportunities; renewable energy is the most common priority (114 NDCs), while energy storage (31 NDCs) and water conservation and reuse (33 NDCs) are far less frequent.

APA

World Resources Institute (2017). 3 Things Companies Can Do in 2018 to Push Global Climate Action. https://www.wri.org/insights/3-things-companies-can-do-2018-push-global-climate-action

Chicago

World Resources Institute. 3 Things Companies Can Do in 2018 to Push Global Climate Action. 2017. https://www.wri.org/insights/3-things-companies-can-do-2018-push-global-climate-action.

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@techreport{worldresourcesinstitute2017things, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{3 Things Companies Can Do in 2018 to Push Global Climate Action}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, year = {2017}, month = dec, url = {https://www.wri.org/insights/3-things-companies-can-do-2018-push-global-climate-action}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }