Over 70 companies to make a move against climate change

The list of companies that have signed the White House Climate Pledge now includes 73 new names. By signing the agreement, companies show their support for the measures that are announced during the Parisian climate conference COP 21.

A few examples of fashion brands who have made a pledge to introduce measures to counter climate change, include Nike, Levi´s and Kohl´s. Prior to the addition of these 73 new pledges, 81 companies had already agreed to make a stand against climate change. Amongst these companies were names such as Amazon and VF Corporation. The Climate Pledge is now supported by a total of 154 companies.

All companies who sign the agreement are free to decide in what way they wish to contribute to a more sustainable world. For example, Levi´s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their office, retail and distribution facilities by 25 percent by 2020. VF Corporation, which owns brands such as Eastpak and Lee, strives to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2025 in all its facilities.

“Climatechange is a global challenge that demands a global response, and president Obama is committed to leading the fight,” said a spokesman of the White House in a press release. The president´s climate action plan, when fully implemented, will cut nearly 6 billion tons of carbon pollution through 2030. And while the United States is leading on the international stage and the federal government is doing its part to combat climate change, hundreds of private companies, local governments, and foundations have stepped up to increase energy efficiency, boost low-carbon investing, and make solar energy more accessible to low-income Americans.”