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Launched by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 2007, "Caring for Climate" is the UN Global Compact and UN Environment Programme's initiative aimed at advancing the role of business in addressing climate change. It provides a framework for business leaders to advance practical solutions and help shape public policy as well as public attitudes. Chief executive officers who support the statement are prepared to set goals, develop and expand strategies and practices, and to publicly disclose emissions.

Caring for Climate is a unique initiative – a commitment to action by business and a call to governments, incorporating transparency. It offers an interface for business and governments at the global level, with the potential of rapidly becoming the leading platform for pragmatic business solutions – transcending national interests and responding to the global nature of the issue at stake. Moreover, the broad geographical spread of its supporters, involving both leading actors from developed and emerging economies, reinforces the novel nature of this engagement platform.

How to Endorse Caring for Climate

The Global Compact and UNEP invite all business participants – learners and leaders with proven track record of commitment to climate action – to join Caring for Climate by signing the Caring for Climate statement below. It is hoped that a significant number of business leaders will support the Statement, thereby expressing the urgent need for businesses, governments and citizens to take steps to address climate change. Companies supporting the Statement will be recognized on the UN Global Compact website and in the report of actions taken by signatories. A company’s decision to endorse the Statement requires CEO-level support. To indicate your support for the Statement, please send an email to caring4climate@un.org indicating your endorsement.

Key Documents Caring for Climate Statement (pdf) لعربية | 中文 | English | Français | Русский | Español Caring for Climate Brochure (pdf) English Letter of Invitation to join Caring for Climate (pdf) Caring for Climate Work Plan 2010-2012 (pdf) Caring for Climate Constitution (pdf) Caring for Climate Steering Committee Members (pdf) Communication on Progress - Climate Caring for Climate Reporting Guidance (pdf) Global Compact Reporting Tools Mapping Guidance from Carbon Disclosure Project (pdf) Engagement Opportunities Update Letter on Caring for Climate 2012 (pdf) Caring for Climate Engagement Opportunities (pdf) Caring for Climate Events at the Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum (pdf) Guidance Material Adapting for a Green Economy: Companies, Communities and Climate Change Connecting the Dots: How Climate Change Transforms Market Risks and Opportunities Champions of the Low-Carbon Economy Caring for Climate Series: Transformation is Possible Best Practices and Policy Frameworks: 2009 Survey of Caring for Climate Signatories Emissions Reduction and Low Carbon Intensity: Are We Making Progress? Change is Coming: A Framework for Climate Change - A Defining Issue of the 21st Century Investor Leadership on Climate Change: An Analysis of the Investment Community's Role and Snapshot of Recent Activity Building a Green Recovery Carbon Markets - the Simple Facts Additional Documents Are you a Green Leader? Business and Biodiversity: making the case for a lasting solution Design for Sustainability - A Step-by-Step approach Green Meeting Guide: Roll out the green carpet for your participants Climate Change: Is Business Doing Enough? Op-ed by Georg Kell, Executive Director UN Global Compact Climate Neutral Enterprises - Case Story Seal the Deal! Campaign 2009

Contact:

Lila Karbassi
Issue Leader, Environment
UN Global Compact
karbassi@un.org
+1-917-367-3648

(Last update 25 April 2012)