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21 May 2015

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Oxfam

Companies fail to lead by example at Business & Climate Summit, says Oxfam

In response to the disappointing outcome of the Business and Climate Summit, Céline Charveriat, Oxfam International’s Director of Advocacy and Campaigns said:   “The Business and Climate Summit was an opportunity for companies to lead by example, and though several did show willing, it was not nearly enough to champion the urgent action needed to help combat climate change.  “Companies not only need to put pressure on governments to reach an agreement at the COP21 in Paris that will deliver for the millions affected by climate change, they also need to address their own climate footprints in order for their advocacy to be credible..."The food and beverage sector in particular has much to lose from climate change, with farmers bearing the brunt of those losses and the fight against poverty hanging in the balance. Of the Big 10 food and beverage companies included in Oxfam’s Behind the Brands campaign, a few have made significant commitments to reduce their supply chain emissions, some are taking steps to address smallholder resilience, but only a handful are advocating for a strong deal at COP21. Now is the time for the sector to stand together and collectively do far more...

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