CITY-BUSINESS CLIMATE ALLIANCES: A step-by-step guide for developing successful collaborations

The science is telling us we have to act urgently to significantly reduce emissions to 45% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050 if we are to successfully adapt to climate change.1 In response, cities are stepping up their action; declaring climate emergencies and reinforcing these with net zero carbon commitments. But cities cannot achieve the emissions reductions alone, with some cities controlling just 4% of their cities’ carbon emissions. City-Business Climate Alliances have huge potential to reduce emissions on a greater scale than the city could manage alone.