Businesses play a central role in emissions reductions because they own and operate large buildings, vehicle fleets, industrial processes, and supply chains. Unlike individual actions, decisions made by these entities can deliver large, durable reductions when aligned with supportive policies and financing.
Four Action Lanes
Climate action isn’t just good for the planet, it’s smart business
Schools can implement energy efficiency and clean energy projects to save money, improve student health, and give students hands-on lessons in sustainability.
Facilities & Operations
Energy audits, LED & smart meter upgrades
Process energy upgrades & phase out fossil fuel appliances/heating
Smart energy management & time-of-use pricing
Rooftop, parking lot, or on-site solar & wind, tied with batteries, as back-up power or mini/ micro-grid for your site
Procurement & Investment
Clean electricity procurement
Invest in efficiency upgrades
Support Industrial innovation & source low-carbon materials
Advocate to suppliers for sustainable supply chains
Advocacy & Workforce Development
Advocate for stronger energy efficiency standards & policy reforms