Climate Change

The real economy is not a side event in the global decarbonization effort

Heavy industry and long-distance transport account for 30% of GHG emissions. Image: Chris LeBoutillier on Unsplash

Faustine Delasalle
Chief Executive Officer, Mission Possible Partnership
Anthony Robert Hobley
Executive Fellow, Strategic Engagement, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Geneva
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