Schneider Electric, one of the signatories of the UNFCCC's campaign shares why they joined it and how it helped the business drive towards net zero.
The Race To Zero campaign was launched by the UN on June 5th 2021 to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonised economy ahead of COP26. The aim is to get the ‘real economy’ actors including businesses, cities, regions, and investors to join 120 countries in the Climate Ambition Alliance, to create the largest ever alliance committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.
To mark the two year anniversary and encourage businesses to sign up, Schneider Electric shares their story.
Why did you sign up to Race To Zero?
Schneider Electric signed up to the campaign when it was first launched. Our CEO wanted to show our global commitment and contribution to a more sustainable world.
Race To Zero formalises our net zero goals and aligns to a common standard. Aligning to science-based targets ensures our credibility as a leader in sustainability with verified targets. The Race To Zero shows a collective commitment from b