全球商业气候联盟-2024年度报告_企业掌舵转型（英）_16页_5mb

报告摘要

We Mean Business Coalition Annual Report 2024 Summary

Overview

The We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC) is dedicated to accelerating climate action through business leadership. Founded on the premise that business is essential to solving the climate crisis, the Coalition works with companies to drive the energy transition, promote sustainable practices, and influence policy. In 2024, it focused on deepening corporate engagement, scaling SME climate action, advancing policy advocacy, and ensuring accountability.

Key Activities and Achievements

Mobilizing Business: The Coalition influenced global policy, such as urging G20 leaders at COP29 to show climate leadership. It saw growth in corporate commitments, with 20,000+ companies participating in initiatives, including the UAE consensus on phasing out fossil fuels and a poll showing 75% support for renewable electricity.
Guiding Companies: Tools like the SME Climate Hub were expanded, with SME commitments growing by 31% to 9,235, covering major sectors. Guidance was provided on ESG reporting, carbon credits, and achieving science-based targets.
Defining Responsible Policy Engagement: Advocacy efforts ensured policy certainty, including defending the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and pushing for fossil fuel phase-outs. Events like the COP29 Business Pavilion amplified business voices.
Scaling SME Climate Action: SME participation surged, with 9,235 commitments and tools supporting decarbonization. Initiatives included regional campaigns and supply chain engagements, demonstrating SMEs' role in emissions reduction.
Bringing Nature-Based Solutions: Projects like ResponsibleSteel and SteelZero advanced nature-positive practices, with 236,163 workers employed at certified sites.
Mobilizing Collective Action: The Coalition supported supply chain transparency, with initiatives like the Supplier Cascade Drive reducing emissions potential. It collaborated on policy coherence, integrating climate and biodiversity goals.
Advancing Climate Finance: Programs like the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) Knowledge Vault facilitated responsible investment, with memberships driven by companies like Amazon and Microsoft.
Accountability and Transparency: Significant progress was made in reporting standards, such as the CSRD Early Adopters report, and webinars provided insights into corporate climate action.

Looking Ahead to 2025

WMBC will continue its focus on accountability, scaling transformation, and influencing policy for equitable low-carbon transitions. It aims to deepen nature-climate linkages, mobilize stakeholders, and drive ambitious goals by 2030.

Partnerships and Ecosystem

WMBC partners with seven founding NGOs and over 80 other organizations to leverage global expertise. Collaborative projects span sectors and geographies, targeting high-impact areas like clean energy and policy reform.