More than 130 large companies around the world have signed a letter calling on governments to adopt a plan to stop using fossil fuels without resorting to carbon capture.
The letter, addressed to the leaders of the G20 countries, was published on August 2, 2023. In it, the companies claim that it is possible to stop using fossil fuels by 2035 without resorting to carbon capture.
The signatory companies represent a wide range of sectors, including energy, transportation, manufacturing and services. Among them are:
- Energy companies: Iberdrola, SSE, Engie, E.ON, RWE, Vattenfall, Equinor, and TotalEnergies
- Transport companies: Alstom, Bombardier, Siemens Mobility, Volvo Group, Scania, MAN Truck & Bus, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Motor Group and Toyota Motor Corporation
- Manufacturing companies: Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Legrand, Schneider Electric, Philips and Signify.
- Service companies: Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Apple, IBM, Salesforce, SAP and Oracle.
En la carta, las empresas afirman que la transición a un sistema energético basado en energías renovables es «una oportunidad económica y de empleo». También señalan que la transición es necesaria para abordar el cambio climático.
«La ciencia es clara: debemos dejar de usar combustibles fósiles para evitar los peores efectos del cambio climático», afirma la carta. «La transición a un sistema energético basado en energías renovables es la única forma de hacerlo».
The signatory companies are calling on governments to adopt a plan to stop using fossil fuels by 2035. The plan must include measures to:
- Invest in renewable energy: Governments must invest in the construction of new renewable energy plants and in the electrification of the transport and heating sectors.
- Eliminate fossil fuel subsidies: Governments must eliminate fossil fuel subsidies to make renewable energy more competitive.
- Establish a carbon price: Governments should establish a carbon price for fossil fuels to reflect their true environmental cost.
«Los gobiernos tienen la responsabilidad de liderar la transición a un sistema energético sostenible», afirma la carta. «Un plan para dejar de usar combustibles fósiles para 2035 es esencial para proteger nuestro planeta y crear un futuro próspero para todos».
The letter is an important step in the fight against climate change. The support of large companies shows that the transition to an energy system based on renewable energy is possible and necessary.
The letter could have a significant impact on governments' climate policies. Support from big business could help governments take more ambitious steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The letter could also help accelerate the transition to an energy system based on renewable energy. The signatory companies are committed to investing in renewable energy and electrifying their operations.
The transition to an energy system based on renewable energy will require significant investment. Governments will need to work with businesses to ensure they have access to the financial resources needed to make the transition.
The transition will also require changes in government policies. Governments will need to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies and establish a carbon price for fossil fuels.
Despite the challenges, the letter is an important step in the fight against climate change. The support of large companies shows that the transition to an energy system based on renewable energy is possible and necessary.
I hope governments listen and decide to make a shift to eliminate fossil fuels as soon as possible. We would ALL win.
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