Cynthia Cummis (@cecummis) profile picture

Corporate climate action expert at @WorldResources

Washington, DC
Joined March 2012
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We're delighted to announce that 5 years after the #ParisAgreement, amidst the major challenges of #COVID19, we’ve welcomed the 1,000th company to the #ScienceBasedTargets initiative. Business as usual is changing, with #ClimateAction at the forefront: bit.ly/3dgyppx
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LAUNCHED TODAY: We’ve developed a framework for financial institutions to set #ScienceBasedTargets to align lending and investment portfolios with the ambitions of the #ParisAgreement. Learn more: fal.cn/3aFcw @worldresources
LAUNCHED TODAY: Our target validation service for financial institutions is now available. Banks, investors and insurance companies are invited to submit #ScienceBasedTargets for approval. Learn more: fal.cn/3aEO5 @WorldResources
Join us at 9 am ET on Oct. 1 to learn about a new framework for the finance sector to enable the rapid and unprecedented economic transformation needed to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. @Markcar74067558 @gmunozabogabir @DCIvan @DonaldLinderyd @NateAden
Join the SBTi-FI framework launch on Oct 1st to learn about setting #ScienceBasedTargets (@sciencetargets) and where @pcafglobal fits in the process. Register here fal.cn/3awxH
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“The SBTi is eager to build an internationally consistent, science-based approach to reach net-zero by 2050” @cecummis @WorldResources What's a science-based approach to #NetZero business? Learn more in our NEW paper: ow.ly/R8fT50BtwNu #ScienceBasedTargets
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Financial institutions are the vital link in the transformation to a sustainable economy. Join us for the launch of our framework for setting #ScienceBasedTargets that cover lending and investment portfolios to learn more. Oct 1st 9am ET. Register: fal.cn/3awxH
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JUST PUBLISHED: Many companies are committing to #NetZero emissions by 2050, but are these in line with limiting warming to 1.5°C? Our NEW paper launches the process of establishing a global standard for net-zero #ScienceBasedTargets: bit.ly/35BuHoG
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The first draft of the Financial Sector #ScienceBasedTargets Guidance is available for public review! This is a unique opportunity for you to input on criteria, tools, methods and recommendations for this critical sector. Deadline August 27. Learn more: bit.ly/2FbA1nu
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Congratulations to @RalphLauren & @PVHCorp, whose #ScienceBasedTargets have been approved in line with limiting warming to 1.5°C! Discover how fashion companies can collaborate to tackle their biggest source of carbon pollution, with @cecummis: bit.ly/2Ovzuy9
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The financial sector has huge potential to drive down global GHG emissions 📉 That's why we're creating tools for financial institutions to set #ScienceBasedTargets in line with the ambition of the #ParisAgreement. Join our webinar to learn more: bit.ly/3er5uy6
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After taking over the mantle as CEO & Executive Director at the UN @globalcompact #LeadersSummit, @SandaOjiambo now begins her journey leading the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative into its next phase. Get to know her below ⬇️
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We’ve hit another milestone! Over 900 companies are now working with us to set #ScienceBasedTargets. We’re celebrating these companies for their ambitious commitment to a #ClimateSafe future. Find out more & join them today: bit.ly/2YOmeJB
"We used to believe there was a big trade-off between protecting the environment and economic development. We now know that is not true," says @AndrewSteerWRI, President and CEO of @worldresources #ForNature #WeDontHaveTime
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On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we are thrilled to announce & congratulate the companies ramping up #ClimateAmbition in the face of uncertainty & committing to Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The #RacetoZero has begun: bit.ly/3czQEnO @globalcompact @wmbtweets #OurOnlyFuture
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The science is clear. It paints a stark picture of an uninhabitable planet… but it also shows a different path. By limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C degrees we can shield billions of people from this fate. Learn more: bit.ly/2BxO5WI #OurOnlyFuture @WMBtweets
"It would be a tragedy if after spending $10-20 trillion of public money we simply rebuild the same high-carbon economy we had before". 155 major multinationals, representing over 5 million employees, have committed to achieving a zero-carbon economy: fal.cn/38nDu
"1.5°C. A small number with big consequences". Congratulations @Zalando_Press on your newly announced 1.5°C-aligned @sciencetargets and on your ambition to engage 90% of your suppliers to also set #ScienceBasedTargets #OurOnlyFuture youtu.be/m3plp_xRbDI
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Companies worth $2 trillion are calling for a #GreenRecovery. 155 major multinationals are reaffirming their science targets & calling on Governments to match their ambition in the largest ever @UN-backed CEO-led climate advocacy statement. Learn more: fal.cn/38mUg
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Companies worth $2 trillion are calling for a green recovery from #COVID19. Let’s re-imagine a better future grounded in bold #ClimateAction. Read the statement signed by 150+ CEOs: sciencebasedtargets.org/ceo-… #OurOnlyFuture @sciencetargets @AndrewSteerWRI
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