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Caring for Climate is a voluntary and complementary action platform for UN Global Compact participants who seek to demonstrate leadership on the issue of 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 as part of their existing disclosure commitment within the UN Global Compact framework, that is, the Communication on Progress.

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.

Participants of the UN Global Compact are encouraged to join this important initiative.

Partnership types of interest
Advocacy of global issues; Standards and guidelines development

Further information

Caring for Climate

Guidance Material

United Nations Global Compact

Timing

This project is ongoing. However Caring for Climate endorsers must be participants of the UN Global Compact.

Regions / countries / territories
Global issues

Agriculture, aquaculture and forestry; Environment and climate change; Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

Business sectors

Accounting and management services; Advocacy and legal services; Agriculture and livestock; Aquaculture; Arts and culture; Community and social services; Construction; Education and training; Engineering; Environmental services; Extractive industries and chemicals; Finance; Forestry; Leisure, hospitality, tourism and sports; Manufacturing; Media and PR; Medical and health; Personal care; Property and real estate; Public administration; Retail trade; Telecommunications and IT products and services; Transportation and logistics; Utilities