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We Mean Business calls for the fulfillment of the $100 billion annual climate finance pledge by developed countries and the implementation of the 'Road Map to $100 billion'. The organization emphasizes that while public finance is crucial for trust and predictability, the transition to a low-carbon economy requires trillions in investment, necessitating a shift in the financial system to leverage private capital through green bonds, Green Investment Banks, and enhanced corporate reporting.

The We Mean Business Coalition advocates for the implementation of the U.S. Clean Power Plan, stating it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent from 2005 levels by 2030 and save consumers US$155 billion between 2020 and 2030. The author contends that the plan is supported by the private sector because it removes barriers to scaling clean energy and reduces business risk, countering claims that the policy would harm the economy.

Skanska utilizes its proprietary 'Skanska Color Palette™' to set environmental targets, aiming for its Commercial Development units to produce only Green and Deep Green projects by 2020. The company implements 'Deep Green' standards to achieve near-zero environmental impact, resulting in energy-positive buildings and net-zero energy facilities. These initiatives have led to commercially-exploitable innovations, such as Deep Green Cooling (DGC) and road surface reuse, while attracting increased interest from banks and pension funds seeking green funding opportunities. Additionally, Skanska focuses on climate resilience, as demonstrated by the flood-resilient design of a medical center in New Orleans.

The document celebrates the signing of the Paris Agreement and calls on the business community to move from government intent to implementation by adopting science-based targets, internal carbon pricing, and risk mitigation strategies to support the goal of keeping warming well below 2°C.

Nigel Topping asserts that carbon pricing is a critical tool for meeting the Paris Agreement's objectives, noting that over half of national pledges submitted before COP21 reference market mechanisms. He highlights a growing global momentum, including China's planned national emissions trading scheme and the private sector's shift toward internal carbon pricing. Topping advocates for significantly higher price levels—specifically at least $30-40 per tonne to facilitate a switch from coal to gas—and promotes the updated Carbon Pricing Pathways to guide governments and investors toward prices sufficient to limit global temperature rises to below 2°C.

A coalition of businesses and environmental organizations calls on the United States to implement the Clean Power Plan and invest in a low-carbon economy to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The report argues that carbon pricing is a critical tool for meeting the Paris Agreement's goal of keeping global temperatures well below 2°C. It introduces 'Carbon Pricing Bands' to categorize price levels by their economic impact—ranging from 'Introductory' (up to $20) to 'Targeted' (above $80)—and presents four potential future trajectories: a 'Success Trajectory' leading to a low-carbon world, and three failure scenarios ('Sailing into the Cliff', 'Stormy Waters', and 'Running Aground') where temperatures rise by 3°C to 4°C due to inadequate or chaotic pricing policies. The update highlights post-COP21 developments, including the commitment of 90 nations to use market mechanisms and specific national actions in China, India, and Canada.

A statement from the We Mean Business Coalition calling for the UK government to establish a legal net-zero emissions goal, noting that participating companies have set their own targets to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability.

The report estimates that if five analyzed business initiatives achieve their most ambitious plans, they could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3.2-4.2 billion tonnes per year by 2030. If all relevant companies joined these initiatives, reductions could reach approximately 10 billion tonnes. The document emphasizes that achieving this systemic impact requires governments to remove regulatory barriers and provide incentives, such as carbon pricing and R&D support, to create a virtuous circle of ambition between the public and private sectors.

The Paris Agreement establishes a global mandate to hold warming well below 2C and reach net zero emissions in the second half of the century. For businesses, this creates a structural shift in energy, land use, and urban systems, offering trillions of dollars in investment opportunities in renewables and energy efficiency. The report emphasizes the importance of internal carbon pricing for risk management and highlights specific vulnerabilities in sectors like textiles in Bangladesh and agriculture in Ethiopia. It argues that the agreement provides long-term policy certainty, making the transition to a clean economy inevitable and irresistible for the private sector.

The We Mean Business Coalition advocates for a 2020 deadline for the first review of global carbon reduction targets, asserting that waiting until 2025 would create excessive uncertainty for business planning and investment. The document highlights the rapid pace of technological change in solar PV, wind power, and electric vehicles as a primary reason for more frequent reviews. It further argues that a 2020 ratchet would signal ambition to investors, helping to leverage $100bn in public climate finance into trillions for climate-smart infrastructure. The text notes that over a hundred global companies have already adopted 'science-based targets' and over fifty influential companies have committed to 100% renewable energy by mid-century or sooner.

The We Mean Business Coalition argues that current Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) from over 180 countries are insufficient, potentially leading to 2.7°C of warming. To bridge this gap, the author proposes a formal mechanism within the Paris Agreement—specifically referencing Articles 3 and 10—that requires countries to communicate and strengthen their climate commitments every five years starting from 2020. The document warns that a failure to update policy environments every five years will cause government progress to lag behind businesses and investors, increasing risks for the private sector.

The guide outlines three primary strategies for business engagement during COP21: educating leaders on climate science and policy, making public climate commitments through platforms like the Lima-Paris Action Agenda and the We Mean Business 'Take Action' campaign, and participating in onsite networking and events in Paris. It highlights specific tools for tracking commitments, such as NAZCA, and lists various side events and hubs, including the 'Open to Business' hub, designed to facilitate business-led climate action.

The author argues that corporate organizations must take the lead in climate action because a small number of companies are responsible for a significant portion of global emissions. The text posits that investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency is beneficial for both the environment and corporate bottom lines, and that corporate action can help governments exceed their INDC declarations for COP 21.

The document is a call to action by cleantech entrepreneurs and supporting organisations directed at COP21. It argues that viable solutions for decarbonisation already exist but are hindered by policy influence and capital allocation favouring the fossil fuel industry. The signatories demand a global shift to 100% renewable energy by 2050, the redirection of finance away from fossil fuels, and the implementation of science-based targets and carbon pricing.

A group of 22 global business and civil society leaders is calling for a net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions goal by 2050 to be established at COP21. They argue that such a goal is necessary to mobilize private sector investment, innovate for global decarbonization, and protect the Sustainable Development Goals. To demonstrate feasibility, several signatory companies, including Unilever, Salesforce, and Virgin Group, have already committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 within their own operations.

The We Mean Business Coalition argues that for a global climate deal to effectively incentivize private sector investment, it must include a quantifiable emissions target to keep warming below 2°C, a five-year cycle for increasing national commitments, and mechanisms—such as carbon pricing—to leverage trillions in private finance.

The Corporate Leaders Group (CLG) advocates for the phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies by 2025, arguing that these subsidies create perverse incentives that undermine carbon pricing and hinder the transition to a low-carbon economy. The document highlights that eliminating these subsidies could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 13% and free up significant government resources, particularly in developing countries where subsidies often exceed healthcare spending. CLG supports the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Communiqué, which calls for transparency, ambition in timeframe, and targeted support for the poorest populations during the transition.

The We Mean Business Coalition, representing over 6 million companies, argues that climate action is beneficial for business and essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. They urge governments to establish an ambitious agreement at COP21 in Paris that focuses on global decarbonization, transparency, carbon pricing, and climate resilience.

The We Mean Business coalition asserts that the economic case for climate action is now clear, with 200 international companies and over 100 investors already making ambitious commitments. The coalition calls for a Paris Agreement that ensures global decarbonization by the end of the century, establishes five-year update cycles for government commitments, and provides clear policy signals like carbon pricing to shift investment toward low-carbon assets.