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Mobilizing U.S. Business Voices to Call for Bold Climate and Energy Policy Action
Ceres…Ceres…
• A coalition of 80-plus investors, environmental, and public interest groups
• A network of more than 70 companies representing diverse industries & businesses
• A leader in bringing companies together with their stakeholders in a constructive dialogue on sustainability issues
• Initiator of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR)
• A coalition of 80-plus investors, environmental, and public interest groups
• A network of more than 70 companies representing diverse industries & businesses
• A leader in bringing companies together with their stakeholders in a constructive dialogue on sustainability issues
• Initiator of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR)
Selected Ceres Member Companies
Selected Ceres Member Companies
Investor Network on Climate Risk Sample
Members
Investor Network on Climate Risk Sample
MembersPension Funds, Faith Investors, SRI’s…• AIG• AFSME• CalPERS• CalSTRS• Connecticut State Treasurer• Florida State Treasurer• Nathan Cummings Foundation• New York City Controller• Calvert Group• INTERFAITH CENTER FOR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
...Total Assets under management: $8 trillion
Pension Funds, Faith Investors, SRI’s…• AIG• AFSME• CalPERS• CalSTRS• Connecticut State Treasurer• Florida State Treasurer• Nathan Cummings Foundation• New York City Controller• Calvert Group• INTERFAITH CENTER FOR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
...Total Assets under management: $8 trillion
Coalition Sample Members
Coalition Sample MembersEnvironmental and Public Interest Groups, Investors, and
Foundations…
• Union of Concerned Scientists• Natural Resources Defense Council• Clean Air - Cool Planet• Conservation International• Friends of the Earth• Oxfam America• Redefining Progress• SRI World Group, Inc.• California State Controllers Office• Pax World Family Fund• Trillium Asset Management Corporation• United Nations Foundation
Environmental and Public Interest Groups, Investors, and Foundations…
• Union of Concerned Scientists• Natural Resources Defense Council• Clean Air - Cool Planet• Conservation International• Friends of the Earth• Oxfam America• Redefining Progress• SRI World Group, Inc.• California State Controllers Office• Pax World Family Fund• Trillium Asset Management Corporation• United Nations Foundation
Physical Risks: Climate Change Affects Everything
Source: Doug Cogan, ISS Corporate Services, 4/28/08
Source: Doug Cogan, ISS Corporate Services, 4/28/08
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Climate change and severe weather not only present physical risks but also have immense impacts on people and communities…
Climate change and severe weather not only present physical risks but also have immense impacts on people and communities…
Climate Refugees…Climate Refugees…
Climate Refugees…
200 million by 2050
Climate Refugees…
200 million by 2050
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Branding & product opportunities:Timberland Nutritional Label
Branding & product opportunities:Timberland Nutritional Label
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BUSINESS FOR INNOVATIVE CLIMATE
& ENERGY POLICY - BICEP
MOBILIZING CONSUMER BRANDS TO FIGHT FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY POLICY
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BICEP – Letter to Congress 1/21/10
BICEP – Letter to Congress 1/21/10
Senator Boxer entering letter into the official record
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“Leadership from the business community is essential to our success in protecting human health and the environment. BICEP is pioneering change and proving every day that the environmentally sound things to do is also the economically sound thing to do.”
– EPA Administrator Lisa
Jackson BICEP Breakfast, March 13,
2009
“Leadership from the business community is essential to our success in protecting human health and the environment. BICEP is pioneering change and proving every day that the environmentally sound things to do is also the economically sound thing to do.”
– EPA Administrator Lisa
Jackson BICEP Breakfast, March 13,
2009
MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR NEW RULES…
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“It’s time to stop thinking there is a choice between climate change and business. We, the companies of Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP), know that climate change IS our business. We need global leadership to solve this global crisis. The COP15 must seal a deal that will protect our environment, stimulate innovative solutions and move us toward a prosperous, clean energy economy. We are ready.”
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Copenhagen in Context:
-Understanding Rich / Poor Divide &
Environmental Injustice
-Todd Stern’s Review – UN Summit
www.ceres.org (video)
-Range of Views – Focus on Achievements
Mitigation (Strong targets / timetables)
Financing for developing world (climate adaptation)
Technology transition assistance (clean tech)
MRV
Measurable, Reportable, Verifiable
Keys to a Successful Keys to a Successful DealDeal
Keys to a Successful Keys to a Successful DealDeal
The Copenhagen Accord – Foundation for Binding Deal
Extensive negotiation – Obama Administration Key
Agreement on financing for developing world
What matters about What matters about COP15?COP15?
What matters about What matters about COP15?COP15?
Unprecedented participation of Heads of State
128 Heads of State of government attended
Hundreds in their delegations including ag., finance
Negotiated between 30 countries
These countries account for over 80% of global emissions and 80%GDP
Remaining nations did not have the time to review/sign the Accord but may still may still do so throughout the year.
Parties Agreed that global temperature rise should not exceed 2°C (maximum)
Still debate about a 1.5°C target
January 31, 2010 deadline for developed countries report 2020 targets
A formal treaty will be negotiated throughout 2010
Financing
$30 billion over the next twoyears/$100 billion pledge annually
The Copenhagen The Copenhagen AccordAccord
The Copenhagen The Copenhagen AccordAccord
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WHAT FAITH COMMUNITIES
CAN DO…-BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE
-JOIN: MASSACHUSETTS INTERFAITH
POWER & LIGHT & INTERFAITH CENTER
FOR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
-BECOME ADVOCATES IN WASHINGTON DC & AT
COP16
-Get Message Right – See Frank Luntz Poll
-RESIST POLARIZATION – Transcend Differences
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The occasion is piled high with difficulty and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new so must we think anew, and act anew."
--Abraham Lincoln
