COP26 NI Business Hub

COP26 is here #COP26NI

COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference, is taking place in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021. This is the biggest global summit ever hosted in the UK and a significant milestone in the UK's push towards achieving its target net-zero carbon by 2050. COP26 affords government, businesses, NGOs, lobbyists and individual citizens a unique opportunity to campaign on climate issues. Northern Ireland must play its part, and business is a key stakeholder. This Hub seeks to inspire and inform businesses to take action now.

Sign Climate Action Pledge

Commit to reducing your scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, and work towards measuring and reporting scope 3 emissions.

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COP26 Library

We're building a library of resources. Have a look at some of our resources, and share yours to inspire other organisations here.

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See what's happening in NI

Find a wealth of information about events taking place across NI to inspire business action.

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COP Conversations

UK Young Climate Ambassador Emer Rafferty met with business leaders to hear more about what their organisations are doing to take action on the climate crisis. Hear what they had to say…

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COP26: BITC Chief meets Young Climate Ambassador

In a special bonus episode of The Lens – UK Responsible Business Podcast, our host hands over to Young Climate Ambassador, Emer Rafferty to ask Business in the Community CEO, Amanda Mackenzie about COP26 and the important role businesses have in tackling the climate crisis.

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ARUP: The planet cannot wait – we must take action on climate

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Fiona Cousins PE FCIBSE LEED Fellow, Principal of Arup, and Harry Grocott, Co-Founder & CEO of Treeconomy and One Young World Ambassador. This episode launches during COP26 – the largest global climate summit to come the UK. They’ll chat about why the time is now to take action on climate change and share innovative ways their businesses are making a difference.

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Ten Steps in Ten Weeks

A step-by-step guide to creating a more sustainable future. Download our new COP26: Ten steps in Ten Weeks climate action toolkit.

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Climate Action Pledge

Sign the Climate Action Pledge and demonstrate your commitment and willingness to collaborate and address the climate crisis.

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Carbon Literacy Training

Business in the Community's Carbon Literacy Training has been designed to raise awareness of the core elements of Carbon Literacy, as well as explore the opportunities, risks and challenges that climate change will present

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COP26 - The Summit

Access the full programme of events for COP26 and find out how your business can engage with the events taking place.

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Translink’s drive towards a cleaner greener future

Translink are acutely aware of the climate crisis and the important role public transport will play in addressing it. They have set ambitious targets to half their green house gas emissions by 2030, become net zero by 2040 and go further to become climate positive by 2050.

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How do you turn climate anxiety into positive action – boosting inclusive growth and resilience for Northern Ireland?

Reviewing research and listening to clients, it’s clear that levels of anxiety about climate change are high. This is completely understandable – even desirable – given the scale and pace of what needs to be done. Less obvious at times are the exciting opportunities this transition opens for us to create a better future for all – from green growth and nature-based solutions to social inclusion and resilience.

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The time is now.
We must not wait to take action.

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"Companies (in Northern Ireland) are ambitious about cutting their greenhouse gas emissions and delivering the promise of the Paris Agreement. We urge businesses of all shapes and sizes to join the Race to Zero, and to work together to create a zero carbon world in time."

Nigel Topping, UK High Level Climate Action Champion