Consider the following statements:
1. The Climate Group is an international non-profit organisation 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?
(a) 1,2, 4 and 5
(b) 1,3 and 4 only
(c) 2,3 and 5 only
(d) 1,2, 3, 4 and 5
4. Ans: b
Explanation:
The Climate Group is an international non-profit organisation founded in 2003, with offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Amsterdam and Beijing. Its network includes over 500 multinational businesses in 175 markets worldwide and work closely with governments at all levels.
The Climate Group is Secretariat to the “Under2 Coalition”, which is made up of 167 state and regional governments and has been named one of the international cooperative initiatives with the highest potential for emissions reductions.
Hence, statement 1 is correct & statement 5 is incorrect.
The Climate Group’s global EP100 initiative is done in partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy, brings together a growing group of energy-smart companies committed to using energy more productively, to lower greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate a clean economy.
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
EP100 is a global corporate energy efficiency initiative, led by Climate Group, bringing together over 125 ambitious businesses committed to improving their energy efficiency.
EP100 members are committed to doubling their energy productivity, rolling out energy management systems, or achieving net zero carbon buildings.
Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Mahindra & Mahindra became the first Indian company to join a global energy campaign led by Climate Group.
Hence, statement 4 is correct.
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