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3 Dec 2015

Author:
UN Global Compact

The Road to Paris Day 4: 3 December 2015 CEOs are calling for a climate change agreement in Paris

According to a global study by the United Nations Global Compact and Accenture of 750 business leaders surveyed:  

91% believe climate action is an urgent priority for business.                                                                                    

61% see a long-term agreement in Paris as critical to unlocking private-sector investment in climate solutions. Of companies with more than US$1 billion in annual revenues:74%                                                                               

73% believe that ambitious national targets will be an essential factor influencing their company’s strategy and investments in addressing the climate challenge.