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Climate Week NYC is just 2 weeks away, and this #WorldEVDay and for the rest of the week, we turn our attention to transport. ⭕ Road transport accounts for around 12% of global CO2 emissions and this is on the rise ⭕ Electrifying road transport offers a major solution in cutting millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year and will curb transport related air and noise pollution ⭕ Through our work on #EV100 #EV100plus and #ZEVCommunity we're bringing together companies and governments committed to accelerating the switch to #EVs right across the globe. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dCNaa4C9 And just check this out - our Climate Week NYC website has all the details on everything transport-themed that's taking place over the next few weeks: https://ow.ly/Lbu350SZXLk We’re pleased to welcome BMW Group as our Transport Program Partner for Climate Week NYC this year.

As we approach #ClimateWeekNYC, here's a roundup of all the latest news this week... ⭕ In the run up to #ClimateWeekNYC and to mark #WorldEVDay, our colleagues in India featured in a podcast by All India EV. They shared insights into our work on zero emission trucking, the importance of electrifying fleets and how #EV100 is helping companies meet their climate goals in India https://lnkd.in/ekSEvB_X ⭕ Our Head of Industry, Jen Carson spoke to Green Steel World about the critical role our #SteelZero initiative is playing to unlock transparent, reliable, and comparable emissions data for steel. Check out the full article here https://ow.ly/R1c350TkQ73 ⭕Ahead of #ClimateWeekNYC, we heard from UNICEF USA's Michele Walsh on addressing the disparities that can hold girls back from participating fully in the green transition. Read here: https://lnkd.in/epkzH6xv ⭕ Despite many city journeys being relatively short, and with public transport, walking and cycling alternatives, cars still dominate. And this is a problem. Clean Cities dashboard gives a full look at where we are today and how cities can clean up their transport systems. https://ow.ly/8L8p50TkQ72 ⭕ With less than two weeks to go until #ClimateWeekNYC, we sat down with Rob Peterson, Senior Vice President, Global Packaging and Engineering at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.(ELC) to discuss their multi-year partnership with Strategic Materials Inc. (SMI). This year, ELC and SMI will publish the findings of their study during Climate Week NYC, contributing to the ongoing conversation about sustainability in the beauty industry. Read the full article to learn how by focusing on the recyclability of glass packaging, they're aiming to balance luxury with environmental stewardship. https://ow.ly/R0fl50TkQ9m ⭕Ahead of #ClimateWeekNYC, we heard from McKinsey & Company on identifying the physical steps ahead required to successfully implement the energy transition. Read here: https://lnkd.in/edXG_E2S To get the latest #ClimateWeekNYC news and announcements delivered to your inbox, subscribe now to receive our weekly newsletter: https://ow.ly/3Eg850TkQ6Z

Last week, we sat down with Liane Randolph, Chair of California Air Resources Board, to talk all things transport decarbonisation ahead of this week's #ClimateWeekNYC. We talked California's policy approaches, why partnership work is so important as we continue the switch to #EVs and what Chair Randolph hopes will come out of this year's big event in New York in a couple of weeks. Chair Randolph will be speaking at 'Just bumps in the road? – how can leadership in EVs smooth the transition to clean transport' as part of Climate Week NYC. Check out the links below for the full interview and to register for the event in two weeks. https://lnkd.in/etp6-FTW https://lnkd.in/eKv6nPE2

Our Executive Director for North America Angela Barranco spoke with Michele Fracchiola, Head of Global Environment Business Division, Hitachi Group, and Cameron Dormer, Business Development Manager, EMEA Environment Business Division, Hitachi Group, for their perspective ahead of #ClimateWeekNYC. Watch the video as they answer: ⭕ How is Hitachi Group integrating sustainability into its overarching business strategy? ⭕ What is a specific project at Hitachi that addresses sustainability across the entire organization? ⭕ How does Hitachi collaborate with other organizations to achieve its sustainability goals? ⭕ What is Hitachi doing in the short-term now to reduce its emissions? Watch the latest episode of our Sustainability Shorts now: https://lnkd.in/exp6GB-s

Our CEO Helen Clarkson got together with Mekala Krishnan, Partner at the McKinsey Global Institute to get her insights ahead of #ClimateWeekNYC. Watch the video as she answers: ⭕ What is the state of the net-zero transition? ⭕ You’ve been researching the physical realities of the nuts and bolts of the transition. Why is it important to look under the hood of the transition? ⭕ Based on the physical realities of the transition, what do you think leaders should do differently? Watch the latest episode of our Sustainability Shorts now: https://lnkd.in/dvFmVtDG For more, explore the 25 physical challenges that need to be tackled to advance the energy transition in MGI's report, "The hard stuff": mck.co/physicaltransition

Hydro-Québec is the biggest renewable energy generator in North America, generating power for Québec as well as export markets around them. The Champlain Hudson Power Express project, halfway through it's construction, will deliver renewable energy from the Canadian border all the way to New York city. But how can we protect communities during these builds? Adam Lake sat down with Hydro-Québec's Chief Operating Officer, Serge Abergel, to discuss the progress of the project, and how prioritising community initiatives and bringing value back to communities is an essential part of accomplishing hydro projects. Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eTMaKCfk

With less than a month to go, we’re delighted to announce our latest speakers for #ClimateWeekNYC. Our event joins the forces of inspiring frontrunners that have the means, the scale and the power to drive the transition forward and turn those who are not yet going fast enough into action takers. This year, you’ll hear from: ⭕ Abanti Sankaranarayanan, Chief Group Public Affairs Officer and Group Executive Board Member, Mahindra Group ⭕ Ana Toni, National Secretary for Climate Change, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil ⭕ Eriel Deranger, Executive Director, Indigenous Climate Action ⭕ Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer, MasterCard ⭕ Eleni Myrivili, Global Chief Heat Officer, UN Habitat and Arsth-Rock ⭕ Liane Randolph, Chair, California Air Resources Board ⭕ Michele Walsh, Executive Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, UNICEF USA ⭕ Nancy Mahon, Chief Sustainability Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., a Gold Partner at #ClimateWeekNYC this year ⭕ Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President, Global Operations & IT and Chief Sustainability Officer, AstraZeneca ⭕ Paulette Frank, Chief Sustainability Officer, Johnson & Johnson ⭕ Preeti Srivastav, Group Head of Sustainability, Asahi ⭕ Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Mayor of Freetown, Freetown City Council

Check out our latest news as we continue our countdown to #ClimateWeekNYC ⭕Our renewable electricity campaign #RE100 was launched in Argentina and Indonesia over the last week with events held at the British Embassy in Buenos Aires and the Indonesia Solar Summit in Jakarta. You can read news stories on the launches below. Argentina: https://lnkd.in/dNSBanFY Indonesia: https://lnkd.in/dqS82dz2 ⭕At COP28, over 130 countries committed to tripling globally installed renewables capacity. Our latest RE100 campaign, TimeToTriple, calls on governments to remove the barriers stopping renewable electricity from tripling around the world. Our new graphic focuses on some key countries where corporates are struggling to access renewables and what challenges these countries face in moving away from fossil fuels. See it all here: https://lnkd.in/dVyiWXdV ⭕Ahead of #ClimateWeekNYC, we heard from Constructing a Sustainable Future by Saint-Gobain on the importance of advancing sustainable construction solutions to overcome global heating challenges. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d-Fp43aD ⭕"At L’Oréal Groupe, collaboration is not just an option – it’s the only way to achieve a successful transition to a low-carbon economy." In our latest thought leadership piece ahead of #ClimateWeekNYC, we spoke to Carlos Ruiz, from L'Oréal Groupe, to understand how L'Oréal have woven sustainability into every decision they make. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/e23C50Te7Q3 ⭕Deloitte's Sustainability and Climate Leader for Energy, Resources & Industrials, Geoff Tuff, spoke with us about how they're accelerating progress toward net zero by prioritising scaling in five key verticals. Read the full article here. https://lnkd.in/dpSSWc3S ⭕#SteelZero team wrote to Sarah Jones MP, Minister for Industry and Decarbonisation, offering to work with the new government to prioritise policies which will support the UK steel industry's net zero transition. Read the policy asks here: https://lnkd.in/dynPGc_V ⭕We're pleased to see the latest news from New AutoMotive shows #electricvehicles make up nearly a quarter of new UK car sales in August. This puts the UK on track to hit this year’s #zeroemissionvehicles sales mandate. See the latest Electric Car Count here https://newautomotive.org To get the latest #ClimateWeekNYC news and announcements delivered to your inbox, subscribe now to receive our weekly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e9P6htbA

We’re less than 25 days away from #ClimateWeekNYC and we’re turning our attention to energy this week. ⭕ Energy accounts for more than 2/3 of total greenhouse gas emissions around the world. ⭕ Over the last 20 years, #renewableelectricity has grown from 19% of global electricity demand to more than 30% ⭕ We need to do more to meet the COP28 pledge of tripling global #renewable capacity to reach 11,000 gigawatts - that’s enough to power 1,000 cities the size of New York. It’s Time to remove the barriers that are stopping businesses and countries benefiting from the lower costs of using renewable electricity The era of cheap #fossilfuels is well and truly over. The green energy transition promises to be the biggest gold rush of the 21st Century, and world leaders, financiers and businesses need to seize the economic opportunities presented by #renewableenergy. Check out our Climate Week NYC website to see what energy events are on this year and how you can get involved: https://ow.ly/Lbu350SZXLk This year we’re delighted to have Constellation supporting us as our Energy Program Partner

This year, there are over 600 events being hosted across five boroughs of New York City during #ClimateWeekNYC. So, as an event host, how can you make the most of your event and ensure it stands out? ⭕ Start by asking yourself; What are you trying to accomplish from your event? What key climate takeaways would you like your audience to leave the room with? Craft an agenda that is niche and focused on one topic as opposed to keeping it more general. ⭕ Diversify your event by inviting speakers, panelists and participants from different cultural backgrounds, sectors or industries. ⭕ Incorporate an interactive element to your event, such as a Q&A, a live demonstration, or workshop session. This will give your attendees a more memorable and impactful Climate Week NYC experience! Submit your event to be included in our official program calendar and make the most of the audience and network at Climate Week NYC! Deadline to submit is September 8. Check out our event calendar: https://lnkd.in/g9gRj3b7