by CNN June 3, 2021 .
Some of the world’s largest companies are joining forces to accelerate efforts to fight the climate crisis.
Amazon, Disney, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Salesforce, Unilever and Workday launched an alliance Thursday to boost the scale and impact of business investment in climate solutions.
The unveiling of the Business Alliance for Scaling Climate Solutions comes as energy watchdogs warn that spending on clean energy remains well shy of what’s needed to get the world on a net zero pathway. Experts say the transition away from fossil fuels will require up to $3.8 trillion annually through 2050.
“The time for climate action is now,” Patrick Flynn, head of sustainability at Salesforce, said in a statement. “Every business, government and individual must step up to the urgent challenge of climate change and to create an inclusive and sustainable future for all.”
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UN regional leaders call for concrete steps to integrate human rights standards into business practice
A leading regional forum has urged a renewed commitment from business and governments to accelerate progress towards the achievement of the global development goals. Regional Heads from eight UN organisations released a joint video statement calling for the “principled collaboration of business and the international community,” to address growing gaps in social justice, public health and environmental progress.
The UN leaders urged delegates at this year’s Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum to take “tangible, meaningful steps” on responsible business practices, women’s empowerment, protection of migrants’ rights, climate action, human rights due diligence and the use of data in the monitoring of international standards on labour and the environment.
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