Key areas
Major Programmes
Climate Week NYC
Showcasing amazing climate action
24/7 Carbon-Free Coalition
Powering a carbon-free future
ConcreteZero
Creating a market for net zero concrete
Smart Energy Coalition
A growing group of energy-smart companies committed to improving their energy efficiency.
EV100
Our global network of corporate leaders driving the transition to zero-emission road transport
RE100
The world’s most influential companies, committed to 100% renewable power
SteelZero
Building demand for net zero steel
Under2 Coalition
Driving climate action in states and regions
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As the world looks for greater momentum in the fight against the climate crisis, Asia is stepping-up and scaling-up. At the heart of this are subnational governments – that's states, provinces and regions who form the ba...
Steelmaking is responsible for around 7% of global carbon emissions. In Europe, nearly a fifth of all steel goes into cars - making the automotive sector a key driver of demand and a lever for decarbonisation. And while ...
Scrap steel has an important role to play in lowering global emissions from steel production - but it won’t be enough on its own.
Originally published on BusinessGreen
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Today, on Earth Day 2025, we're proud to celebrate a major milestone for climate leadership: seven of the eleven featured leaders in the United Nations' new Local Leaders series are members of the Under2 Coalition.
It’s been a crucial week for British Steel. With critical materials running out, the fires of the UK steel industry’s last blast furnaces were just days from going out. The UK Government’s decision to step in has ensured...
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Minas Gerais, long-time and active member of the Under2 Coalition, is showing the world what true subnational climate leadership looks like. By joining initiatives like the Subnational Methane Action Coalition and becomi...
India is among the largest and fastest growing economies in the world. But India’s development ambitions are still heavily reliant on coal, which it has extensive reserves of, to meet its energy needs. This could change ...
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In a watershed moment, Governor Gavin Newsom used his platform at the Opening Ceremony of Climate Week NYC to announce the state of California is taking big oil to court for decades of misinformation. He also announced t...
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Since signing the Under2 Coalition's Memorandum of Understanding during the 2023 Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremonies, Maryland has demonstrated strong subnational climate leadership.
States, regions and cities lament failure of global shipping levy talks
The Transport Dispatch is our take on what will be important for the global shift to a clean transport future.
The EV transition in Europe is at a critical juncture. The European Commission’s move to allow carmakers an additional two years to reach their 2025 CO2 targets inserts uncertainty into a regulatory framework European co...
Read the report here.
To understand the steps Indian states are taking on climate change, we’re organising strategic convenings, dialogues and high-level forums. The Subnational Leadership Interview series is among our efforts to shine a ligh...
