UPSC Prelims 2022 Question:

Consider the following statements:

1. “The Climate Group” is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.
2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative “EP100”.
3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the “Under2 Coalition”.
   
   

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Explanation:

• • The Climate Group is an international non-profit founded in 2003. Its goal is for a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all. It builds and runs networks. It joins up organisations to unlock the power of collective action that shares the same ambitions and creates influence. So, statement 1 is correct.
    
    

• EP100 is a global initiative led by the international non-profit Climate Group. It is not launched by the International Energy Agency. So, statement 2 is not correct.
  
  

• EP100 brings together over 120 energy smart businesses committed to measuring and reporting on energy efficiency improvements. Taking energy efficiency from the boiler room to the boardroom, members are reducing emissions whilst improving competitiveness and inspiring others to follow their lead. So, statement 3 is correct.
  
  

• • Many Indian companies like Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd; Godrej Industries Ltd; JSW Cement Ltd; and, UltraTech Cement Limited are members of EP100. So, statement 4 is correct.
    
    

• The Under2 Coalition brings together over 270 governments representing 1.75 billion people and 50% of the global economy.  Its members commit to keep global temperature rise well below 2°C with efforts to reach 1.5°C. Climate Group is the secretariat to the Under2 Coalition. So, statement 5 is not correct.
  
  

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: Environment|Environmental Organisations and Conventions