With just over a month to go before the Global Climate Action Summit and Climate Week NYC 2018 in September, The Climate Group is looking to hear of any progress announcements you will be making on renewables, to amplify your news, and tell a joined up story on corporate climate leadership. This is a key moment to get involved. Contact Marie Reynolds for more information. Read on for stories of business leadership, new members and key events.
Japanese companies go 100% renewable
Japanese companies Fujitsu, Envipro Holdings and Marui Group have joined RE100, taking us to 10 Japanese members. The Climate Group’s Head of RE100, Sam Kimmins, reflects on the growing momentum.
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Exclusive RE100 assembly at CWNYC
We will host a RE100 Members Forum at Climate Week NYC 2018 on September 25. This exclusive forum is an opportunity for members to input to our future RE100 strategy. Contact Elly Dinnadge to register.
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RE100 leads on sustainable energy
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RE100 has been recognized as a global leader on UN Sustainable Development Goal 7, which targets access to affordable and sustainable energy for everyone.
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RE100 member news
We hosted a workshop with Burberry on challenges and solutions to renewables sourcing in leased premises. Contact Elly Dinnadge to get involved in next steps.
As members of EV100, RE100 members Unilever and Heathrow are backing the ZEV Challenge, led by The Climate Group and C40 Cities, to signal an endgame for fossil-fuel vehicles.
Tetra Pak announced that it is now sourcing 50% renewables.
Novo Nordisk signed a PPA with Vattenfall to source power from Denmark’s largest wind farm.
Swiss RE and Landsec, also members of The Climate Group’s EP100 initiative, supported a new call to action on LED lighting.
Coming soon
Soon after the Global Climate Action Summit (San Francisco, September 12-14), The Climate Group will be hosting Climate Week NYC (September 24 - 30), which includes our 100% clean energy transition event. If your company is interested in sponsoring, please let us know.
To find out more about our events and webinars visit RE100.org/events