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The Climate Midwest partnership builds strategies for companies to thrive in a carbon-constrained economy. Partner companies work with WRI and each other to track, manage and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, find innovative ways to reduce emissions through their supply chains, develop and market climate-friendly products and services, and broaden their understanding of policy and market developments.

The Midwest is a pivotal region in the United States in relation to climate change and the mitigation of emissions. The region accounts for about a quarter of U.S. GHG emissions and is home to key energy and transport industries that are critical for the U.S. to develop a clean energy and low carbon future.

Climate Midwest focuses on climate and energy challenges and opportunities that are global in scope but are particularly relevant to the Midwest region. These include emerging clean energy technologies and trends involving coal use, bioenergy, agriculture, renewable power, and efficiency in transportation and electricity generation. Companies in the Midwest can play a significant role by driving clean energy and low carbon industries and technology development, and by implementing measures within their operations to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.

Climate Midwest is broadly framed by the premise that climate change has implications for business growth and vitality, and consequently there is a business case for action. Different companies face different risks and opportunities arising from climate change and emerging GHG emissions constraints. By implementing smart corporate GHG strategies, companies manage risks, improve efficiency and realize opportunities for growth.