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America’s Pledge 2
Brundtland Commission 3
BSR: Business for Social Responsibility. 4
Business Roundtable 5
C40 6
CFRF: Climate Financial Risk Forum 7
Climate Action 100+ 8
COP: Conferences of the parties 9
COSO: Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 10
CPI: Climate Policy Initiative 11
GFANZ: Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero 12
GRI: Global Reporting Initiative 13
ICMA: International Capital Market Association 14
IEA: International Energy Agency 15
IFC: International Finance Corporation 16
IFIs: International financial institutions 17
IIGCC: Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change 18
IPBES: Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services 19
IPCC: Intergovernmental panel on climate change 20
IRENA: International Renewable Energy Agency 21
ISSB: International Sustainability Standards Board 22
LGIM: Legal & General Investment Management 23
LMA: Loan Market Association; LSA; ALMA 24
NGFS: Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System 25
NZIA: NET-ZERO INSURANCE ALLIANCE 26
PRB: Principles for Responsible Banking 27
PRI: Principles for Responsible Investment 28
PSI: Principles for Sustainable Insurance- 29
SASB: Sustainability Accounting Standards Board 30
SBTi: Science based target initiative 31
TCFD: Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures 32
TNFD: Task force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures 33
UN Global Compact 34
UNEP: United Nation Environment Programme: Finance Initiative 35
UNFCCC: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 36
WBCSD: World Business Council for Sustain-able Development 37
WRI: World Resources Institute 38
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,America's Pledge:
America's Pledge is a collaborative effort involving U.S. states, cities, businesses, and other non-federal actors
committed to taking meaningful action on climate change, even in the absence of federal government leadership.
Launched in 2017, America's Pledge was initially a response to the United States' decision to withdraw from the
Paris Agreement, a global accord aimed at combatting climate change. It now comprises 25 state governors, over
500 cities and counties, 350 institutions of higher education, 30 healthcare systems, and close to 2,300
corporations and investment firms.
Key points about America's Pledge:
Paris Agreement Alignment: America's Pledge seeks to align efforts by U.S. states, cities, businesses, and other
organizations with the goals and commitments of the Paris Agreement. These commitments include reducing
greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate global warming and its impacts.
Non-Federal Action: Recognizing that climate change is a global issue, America's Pledge acknowledges the
importance of action at subnational levels. U.S. states, cities, and the private sector play a crucial role in reducing
emissions and transitioning to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Tracking and Reporting Progress: America's Pledge assists its participants in tracking and reporting their
progress toward climate goals. This transparency helps demonstrate the collective impact of non-federal climate
action and holds participants accountable.
Global Collaboration: America's Pledge fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing among subnational and
non-federal entities, as well as with international partners. This collaboration extends beyond the United States,
reinforcing the global nature of the climate challenge.
Policy Advocacy: In addition to taking direct action to reduce emissions, America's Pledge advocates for policies
that support climate action, renewable energy adoption, and sustainability at local, state, and national levels.
Leadership and Innovation: Many U.S. states, cities, and businesses affiliated with America's Pledge have
demonstrated leadership and innovation in areas like renewable energy deployment, transportation
electrification, and energy efficiency measures.
Resilience and Adaptation: America's Pledge also addresses climate resilience and adaptation, recognizing the
importance of preparing for the impacts of a changing climate.
In summary, America's Pledge represents a bottom-up, multi-stakeholder approach to addressing climate
change in the United States. It highlights the commitment of non-federal actors to climate action, the
importance of subnational efforts, and the need for collaboration to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement
and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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, Brundtland Commission
The Brundtland Commission, formally known as the World Commission on Environment and Development, was
established by the United Nations in 1983. It was named after its chair, former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro
Harlem Brundtland. The commission was tasked with addressing the urgent global challenges of environmental
sustainability and socio-economic development. Here are key points about the Brundtland Commission:
Mandate: The primary goal of the Brundtland Commission was to examine the interplay between
environmental issues, economic development, and social equity. It sought to find ways to meet present needs
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, a concept known as sustainable
development.
Report: In 1987, the Brundtland Commission released its seminal report titled "Our Common Future." This
report introduced and popularized the concept of sustainable development, emphasizing the need for
balancing economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity.
Definition of Sustainable Development: The Brundtland Commission's report defined sustainable
development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs." This definition has become a foundational principle in discussions
about sustainability.
Three Pillars of Sustainability: The commission introduced the idea that sustainability has three
interconnected dimensions: economic, environmental, and social. This concept is often referred to as the "triple
bottom line."
Global Impact: The Brundtland Commission's report had a profound influence on international discussions and
policies related to sustainable development. It laid the groundwork for the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro,
where countries adopted Agenda 21 and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC).
Legacy: The Brundtland Commission's work contributed to the mainstreaming of sustainability in global
discourse. It emphasized the need for responsible stewardship of the environment, the eradication of poverty,
and social equity as interconnected goals.
In summary, the Brundtland Commission played a pivotal role in shaping the concept of sustainable
development and highlighting the interdependence of economic, environmental, and social factors in achieving
a more sustainable and equitable world. Its report, "Our Common Future," remains a foundational document
in the field of sustainability and continues to guide global efforts to address pressing environmental and
developmental challenges.
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