UPSC Prelims 2022 – Question 42

Here is Question No. 42 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2022.

Q42. Consider the following statements:

1. “The Climate Group” is an international nonprofit organization that drives climate action by
   building large networks and running 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

Answer – B

• Statement 1 is correct: Climate Group is an international non-profit founded in 2003, with offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Amsterdam, and Beijing. It has grown its network to include over 500 multinational businesses in 175 markets worldwide. It collaborates with commercial and political leaders from all over the world to combat climate change. The organization runs programs aimed at minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and utilizing renewable energy.
• Statement 2 is not correct: EP100 is a global initiative led by the international non – profit Climate Group, bringing together over 120 ene gy smart businesses committed to measuring and reporting on energy efficiency improvements.
• Statement 3 is correct: The Climate Group’s global EP100 initiative brings together a growing group of energy-smart companies committed to improving their energy productivity and doing more with less greenhouse gas emission. By integrating ambitious energy targets into business strategy, leading companies are driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emissions reduction goals.
• Statement 4 is correct: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., the world’s largest manufacturer of tractors has signed up to EP100. The Indian-based company has committed to doubling their energy productivity by 2030, a core requirement for any business signing on to the campaign. Recently, Dalmia Cement and JSW Cement – two leading Indian cement companies committed to the Climate Group’s flagship business initiatives RE100, EV100 and EP100. Dalmia Cement committed to EV100, while they are already members of RE100 and EP100. JSW Cement committed to all three campaigns in one go.
• Statement 5 is not correct: The Under2 The coalition, for which we are the Secretariat, is made up of over 260 governments globally, representing 1.75 billion people and 50% of the global economy. It is the world’s largest network of state and local governments devoted to cutting emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement.

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