On September 23, 197 businesses and supporting organizations from 32 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America sent a letter to the incoming COP31 Presidency of Australia and Türkiye, calling for the leaders of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP 31) in November to elevate energy efficiency as a solution in the face of colliding economic, energy security, demand, and climate pressures.

The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE), Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), Efficiency Canada, and the European Alliance to Save Energy are co-leading this effort.

In photo: Amanda Wormald, Branch Head, Net Zero Pathways, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, accepts global business letter on behalf of Australia, COP31 President of Negotiations from BCSE President Lisa Jacobson.