Sumant Sinha Named Co-Chair of Global CEO Climate Leaders Alliance

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Sumant Sinha, Chairman and CEO of ReNew Energy Global PLC, has been appointed as co-chair of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders worldwide.

An Overview of the News

• He has been serving as Co-Chair of the India chapter of the Alliance since 2022.

• Founded by World Economic Forum (WEF): Launched in 2014, the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders is the largest CEO-led climate alliance globally.

Membership and Impact:

• Comprises 130 CEOs from 12 industries across 26 countries.

• Represents USD 4 trillion in revenues and 5.2 Gigatonnes (GT) of carbon emissions, approximately 10% of global emissions.

Objectives and Initiatives:

• Purpose: To create a powerful network of business leaders committed to climate action.

• Goals:

  • Set ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions.

  • Foster public-private collaboration in the global energy transition.

Key Figures and Collaborations:

• Eminent Members: Includes leaders such as Ester Baiget (CEO of Novonesis) and Jesper Brodin (CEO of Ingka Group Ikea).

• Strategic Leadership: Sinha's involvement includes being a founding member of the Forum's First Movers Coalition and serving as Board Chair of the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) in the USA.