Retailers Accelerate Climate Action in Race to Zero Campaign
- By [ Erin Hiatt ]
- 07/08/2021
Leaders involved with the Race to Zero hope the campaign inspires even more collaboration among retailers and “accelerate a whole-economy transition for a healthy, resilient, zero-carbon future.” Participants plan to will work closely with policymakers to help positively shape the regulatory environment, as well. To learn more about the Race to Zero: Retail Campaign call to action and what it means to get involved, visit here.
The campaign is yet another signal of building momentum within the retail industry to be allies in the fight against climate change. In collaboration with member companies, RILA recently released a set of Retail Climate Priorities that acknowledges climate change as a challenge that must be met with collaboration among all stakeholders, including retailers, and identifies areas where the industry can join with policymakers to accelerate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
“Responding to the economic and moral imperatives of addressing climate change requires thoughtful and meaningful action. Leading retailers know the intricacies of navigating complex relationships and operational realities in the pursuit of sustainability. The retail industry is an ally in the fight against climate change and stands ready to partner with policymakers and provide constructive insights as we work towards achievable goals.”
Michael Hanson
- Senior Executive Vice President, Public Affairs
- RILA
RILA is committed to helping our members navigate impact reduction and looks forward to building even more resources to support retailers’ efforts to reduce emissions. Explore just a few of our existing resources below:
- RILA Sustainability Committee
- RILA Energy Management Committee
- Retail Sustainability Leadership Model
- Retail Energy Management Leadership Model
- Reducing Financial Barriers for Energy Projects (with support from the Department of Energy)
For more information on RILA’s emissions reductions education and benchmarking efforts, please contact RILA Vice President of CSR Erin Hiatt.
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