Andrew Prag, managing director for policy at the We Mean Business Coalition, explains how influential businesses are working together to accelerate action on climate change.

Founded in the run-up to the Paris Agreement, the Coalition unites major companies across sectors—from utilities like Iberdrola and EDP to consumer brands like Unilever, Nestlé, and IKEA—to amplify their collective voice in climate policy.

Key insights:

– The remarkable growth in renewable energy adoption (from 5 gigawatts of solar power 20 years ago to installing that amount every 4 days now)
– How different government approaches are working, from Europe's regulatory framework to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act
– Why businesses are committed to climate action regardless of political shifts
– The need for policies that create space for climate leaders while raising standards for all companies
– The growing importance of responsible policy engagement by businesses

This video is part of the BiGS Europe’s Green Transition roundtable in Paris, exploring actionable solutions for a sustainable, equitable future: www.hbs.edu/bigs/about/tools-and-resources/global-…