The worst consequences of climate change aren't evenly distributed. According to the World Bank, poorer countries have faced nearly eight times more natural disasters compared with three decades ago, resulting in a three-fold increase in economic damage.

This inequity demands action. Some signatories of the Pledge are championing a new era of climate justice, working independently to expand innovative solutions and prioritize climate action in vulnerable communities. This ensures that the benefits of a net-zero carbon future are equitably shared, leaving no one behind.

Signatory highlights: 

- Amazon, Reckitt, and Visa: Contributed $20 million, along with other founding members, to the USAID-led Climate Gender Equity Fund, a public-private partnership aimed at increasing access to climate finance for women-led and women-benefiting organizations tackling climate change.

- Cotopaxi: Donated 1% or more of the company’s annual revenue to projects that improve the health, education, and livelihoods of Latin America’s poorest communities.

- Iberdrola: Ensured access to electricity for vulnerable people in emerging, developing, and developed countries through its "Electricity for All" program.

- IBM: Launched the IBM Sustainability Accelerator to bring together cohorts of nonprofit and government organizations to use IBM technology, such as AI, and expertise to support communities around the world on issues like water management, resilient cities, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture.

- Infosys: Enhanced the lives of more than 264,000 households through the benefits created by their carbon offset programs.

- Volt Energy Utility: Provided clean energy and renewable economy jobs to underserved communities.

- Salesforce: Created a $100 million Ecosystem Restoration, Climate Justice Fund, and launched a Nature Positive Strategy.