Mission

The Climate Group’s mission is to put the world on track for a low carbon economy by rapidly expanding the uptake of best practice on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Its work is driven by the vision of a world where reducing greenhouse gas emissions is widely regarded as the norm, and specifically where:

Aggressive medium and long-term targets for greenhouse gas reductions are adopted across the majority of the world’s 20 highest-emitting economies and in the majority of Fortune 500 companies;

Carbon reduction strategies are in place in a critical mass of Fortune 500 companies and governments necessary to ensure future progress;

Smart regulation for driving renewables and energy efficiency is well-understood and widely adopted;

Investment in sustainable energy and energy efficiency has shifted from niche to mainstream activity;

Climate change is a top five election and consumer issue for at least 20% of voters and consumers in the world’s 20 highest-emitting economies; and

Experts believe we are on track to arresting the increase in atmospheric CO2 concentrations at reasonable levels (450-550 ppm).

The Climate Group

The Climate Group is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change. It is based in the UK, the USA and Australia and operates internationally.

The organization was founded in 2004 by a diverse group of companies, governments and supporters who saw the opportunity to create new momentum in the international effort to stop global warming.

Proactive companies, states and cities around the world are demonstrating that cuts in greenhouse gases required to stop climate change can be achieved whilst growing the bottom line. Using the work of these leaders as a catalyst, The Climate Group works to accelerate international action on global warming with a new, strong focus on practical solutions.

The Climate Group promotes the development and sharing of expertise on how business and government can lead the way towards a low carbon economy whilst boosting profitability and competitiveness. It thus represents a new approach. Focused on solutions and positive collaboration across the government, business and non-profit sectors, it acts independently of special interests and political affiliations.

The Climate Group is a publicly supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the USA and holds equivalent charitable status in the United Kingdom (registered charity no. 1102909) and Australia (registration pending).