WWF’s work with companies to reduce CO2 emissions demonstrates that voluntary corporate commitments can be valuable in demonstrating innovative technologies and the business case for climate solutions. No matter how valuable they may be, a set of voluntary measures can not replace the environmental protection and business certainty provided by government-led mandatory caps on CO2 emissions.
WWF and the Center work with companies to customize progressive business plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, specifically focusing on carbon dioxide emissions. There are many ways that companies can reduce CO2 emissions, including:
increasing the efficiency of buildings and factories,
taking advantage of recent advances in combined heat and power to increase energy efficiency and lower energy costs,
purchasing power generated from renewable energy sources,
integrating next-generation efficiency measures into the design of new buildings, factories, and products,
integrating energy and environmental efficiency into building, product, and process design, optimizing existing manufacturing processes, and educating employees, customer base, and supply chain to help take advantage of best practices for greenhouse gas mitigation.
The first six businesses to join the Climate Savers Program are International Business Machines (IBM), Johnson & Johnson, Polaroid Corporation, Nike, Lafarge, The Collins Companies, and Sagawa Express.
[b]How it works[/b]
World Wildlife Fund and the Center for Energy and Climate Solutions seek companies willing to lead the way in implementing solutions to climate change. WWF and the Center support these companies in ?eveloping strategic climate and energy management plans and help to communicate and promote these efforts to the public, to policymakers and to the wider business community.
WWF’s goal is to reverse the rising trend in carbon dioxide emissions from industrialized countries in the beginning of the 21st century. Staff at WWF and the Center accomplish this goal by helping companies adopt a comprehensive portfolio of climate and energy management strategies that include a mix of immediate and long-term actions. In a customized Climate Savers agreement, your company commits to greenhouse gas reduction goal and works with WWF and the Center to outline the key action areas for achieving measurable reductions in carbon dioxide emissions.
Companies that join WWF’s Climate Savers Program measure their progress against other companies internationally. With other business leaders, your company can take part in an annual event addressing the latest climate and energy management systems, technologies, and policy trends on climate and other related environmental issues.
We believe that companies that join the Climate Savers Program will become competitive leaders in their sector. They will also gain public recognition for environmental achievements through WWF’s communication outlets, including its Web site and newsletters, and through recognition events. Join us and lead the way to creating a healthy climate for business and the environment.
[b]What WWF Brings to the Program[/b]
WWF has staff working around the world on results-oriented climate programs, policy initiatives, and research projects. Your company can join a select group of business leaders and develop practical strategies to cut carbon dioxide emissions, shape long-term greenhouse gas mitigation plans, and learn about trends in greenhouse gas policy and the impacts of climate change.
World Wildlife Fund is a leading authority on the causes and impacts of climate change as well as climate change solutions. WWF was established 40 years ago with a mission to protect the health and well-being of all life on the planet. Today, WWF is the largest independent member-based conservation organization in the world, with 4.7 million supporters, and projects in nearly 100 countries. WWF’s Web sites attract thousands of visitors each day. In addition to its strong conservation history and communication network, WWF has the most recognizable conservation logo in the world — the panda!
[b]About CECS[/b]
The Center for Energy and Climate Solutions is a one-stop shop devoted to helping businesses design and customize climate mitigation plans. Dr. Joseph Romm, President of the Center, led the largest program in the country for helping businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is the author of the first book to benchmark the best corporate climate practices, Cool Companies: How the Best Businesses Boost Profits and Productivity by Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions. He has assembled a team of recognized experts in key areas: energy-efficiency building upgrades, cogeneration, motor efficiency and industrial process improvement, renewable energy, and environmental regulations.