# Growing Sustainably: 6 Significant Benefits of a Robust Climate Action Platform

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/07/growing-sustainably-6-significant-benefits-of-a-robust-climate-action-platform/
- Published: 2021-07-14T23:36:01-04:00
- Author: Eillin Delapaz

The world is facing a climate emergency with an irreversible impact on natural systems,
as a consequence of sustaining our growing demands. Entering 2021, when the world
continues to be confronted with the pandemic that has been wreaking havoc over the
lives of people, deepening inequalities, disrupting the supply chain and whatnot–
ultimately  playing a part in undoing the progress that the world have had achieved
on the sustainable development goals.

Therefore, having suffered from such times, the need for collaborative efforts of
all the stakeholders in order to ‘build a coalition for carbon neutrality’ has increased
for achieving an equitable and sustainable world. 

After completing five years into the adoption of the [Paris Agreement](https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement),
it has been observed that the private sector has a vital role to play. More and 
more businesses are raising ambition in alignment with [climate](https://greenlivingguy.com/2005/06/business-giants-urge-warming-action/)
science and prioritizing climate action. 

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## Achieving Net-Zero Emissions

To lead the way for climate change, it has become imperative for businesses to demonstrate
that their business practices are on a reliable path to net-zero emissions. And,
to reach the goals set by Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement,
along with reducing global emissions by 2030, we require Government and corporate
leaders and stakeholders everywhere across the world to work together, thus, accelerating
climate action. 

However, despite several pledges from thousands of organizations worldwide and the
Paris Agreement, the world is still on track to experience an increased global temperature
which might exceeding the 1.5 °C thresholds.

This is why it is important to have a robust [climate action platform](https://blog.se.com/sustainability/2021/06/07/climate-action-un-goal-13/)
that will bring together strategy development supported by implementation guidance
and assessment tools, supporting large and small companies to ensure their success
in addressing climate action targets and sustainability globally. 

Here, a collaborative and robust climate action platform would prove to be of great
support for businesses and primary stakeholders achieving climate resilience and
mitigation. Moreover, the major focus of climate action platform will be driving
climate ambition and building on past under the pathways to low-carbon and robust
development and business ambition for the climate. 

## Reasons for Developing a Robust Climate Action Platform

 * Such platforms can help businesses in reaching climate and sustainability goals.
   This is possible with the help of unique strategic planning as well as implementation
   partnership. 
 * Climate action platforms will help organizations align technology with the behaviour
   towards carbon neutrality via a science-based, holistic, and best practice approach.
   It aims to narrow down or close the gap between the current contributions stakeholders
   have made to the Paris agreement. This is necessary to achieve the target of 
   net-zero emissions and limit the global temperature to 1.5 °C
 * Assist companies who are under increasing pressure from legislators, analysts,
   consumers, and employees to reduce their climate change risk. 
 * The climate action platform will support the [Race to Zero](https://unfccc.int/climate-action/race-to-zero-campaign),
   further taking up the business ambition of reducing emissions to 1.5 °C by supporting
   businesses to take actions in their supply chains and operations. 
 * The climate action platform will also closely coordinate with stakeholders and
   related efforts to support the Race to Resilience. 
 * Moreover, the climate action platform will help with decarbonization strategy
   development, budgeting and forecasting. In addition to portfolio risk management,
   goal setting and road mapping. Additionally, identification and implementation
   of energy efficiency’s platform, supply chain engagement and solutions and much
   more. 

## ** Inclusive of a Number of Activities**

### Building Alliances

The climate action platform will help build alliances of leading companies that 
commit to strengthening corporate goals and offering effective support to [climate action targets and the Paris](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/08/climate-issue-preparing-for-cop-21-in-paris/)
Agreement. 

### Shaping Leading Guidance and Tools

The leading guidance and tools of climate action platforms will help close the gap
between the current status in regard to climate change actions and [what is required](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvE5XzgzrdE)
to achieve in order to limit global temperature to 1.5 °C. 

### Mobilizing Climate Action and Demonstrating Leadership

The climate action platform will help grow business ambition for a 1.5 °C target.
It will also recognise the companies committed to achieving ambitious climate action
targets. 

Despite efforts, there remains a large gap between action and ambition. Climate 
[action platform](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/11/new-england-heat-pump-a-collaborative-climate-effort/)
will synergize the collaborative and coordinate efforts to fill this gap. This will
enable stakeholders to set, measure and achieve innovative strategies while impacting
the bottom line positively.