corporate climate change mitigation Flashcards
(13 cards)
When was the US Climate Action Partnership (USCAP) formed?
2007
How many companies formed USCAP and name three of them.
28 companies; for example, Chrysler, General Electric, and Shell
What CO₂ emissions reduction target has USCAP lobbied the U.S. government to adopt?
An 80% reduction by 2050
Which companies joined to form the Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP) in 2008?
Levi Strauss, Nike, Starbucks (among others)
What emission reduction targets does BICEP call for?
25% below 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% by 2050
Why do many U.S. companies and citizens oppose binding emissions targets?
They fear a decline in competitiveness and potential job losses
What is the name of the umbrella initiative for all WWF–IKEA climate projects?
The Climate Positive project
What is the aim of the Promoting a Sustainable Life at Home project?
To help customers reduce their CO₂ emissions through smart products and targeted communication
What does the Improving the IKEA Food range from a climate perspective project seek to achieve?
Reduce CO₂ emissions from IKEA’s food offerings while providing healthy, appetizing meals
What is the focus of the Closing the loops project?
Investigating full recyclability and cyclic systems to save resources and minimize CO₂ emissions
What is the goal of the Sustainable transportation of People (SToP) project?
Develop models and tools to decrease CO₂ emissions from customer transportation to IKEA stores
What does the Developing Climate Positive Opportunities for Suppliers project aim to do?
Achieve significant energy-efficiency improvements and promote a low-carbon IKEA supply chain
How many climate projects are WWF and IKEA collaborating on?
Six projects
