- Unilever news: CEO Hein Schumacher and Patricia Espinosa advocate for business-government collaboration to combat climate change for faster emission reductions.
Tue Sep 17 12:01:34 -2024 UTC– Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher and former UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa highlighted the benefits of working together for faster emission cuts in a joint article ahead of the United Nations General Assembly next week.
United Nations General Assembly in New York
As global leaders convene next week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the urgency of addressing climate change stands at the forefront of the agenda. Hein Schumacher, CEO of Unilever, and Patricia Espinosa, CEO & Founder of Onepoint5 and former UNFCCC Executive Secretary, emphasize the critical need for collaboration between business and government to achieve meaningful progress in combating the climate crisis.
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Schumacher and Espinosa highlight the necessity for governments to establish robust Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that align with the 1.5°C goal. These NDCs should include ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, forest conservation commitments, and initiatives supporting regenerative agriculture. Simultaneously, CEOs must support these efforts with transparent, verifiable climate transition and investment plans.
Climate Goals
The combined efforts of public and private sectors are seen as essential to accelerating the transition to a sustainable future, underscoring that only through unified action can the world achieve the necessary climate goals.