Major companies commit to September Climate Strikes
Ahead of the September 20th Climate Strikes and the week of action from September 24th to 28th, major businesses including Ben & Jerry’s, Lush Cosmetics,, Seventh Generation and Patagonia will join the Global Climate Strikes led by youth climate activists across the world.
Across the globe youth and adults are working together in an intergenerational and multiracial effort to demand bold climate action, including the immediate phase out of all fossil fuels. Large turnouts are expected in many cities across the world..
In their support of the strikes, these four companies have committed to using their platforms to raise awareness and highlight the urgent need for action on climate.
In response, 350.org’s Executive Director May Boeve said;
“Our movement continues to grow and we will not rest until we stop burning fossil fuels and begin a rapid energy revolution with equity, reparations and climate justice at its heart.
This is why we support the incredible and brave young people from every corner of this globe who are demanding that we all rise together now.
Each of these socially conscious companies will uplift the demands of the youth and communities on the frontline of the climate crisis during the Climate Strikes this September. We know that it’s going to take all of us to make the changes necessary to preserve our future. The willingness to disrupt the norm is an indicator that the time has come for everyone to join in”
We are so motivated by Greta and the youth led climate strikes drawing attention to the state of the planet, this is an emergency. At LUSH we are champions of environmental justice and a just transition to renewable energy, it’s who we are and we are ready to come together to combat the climate crisis. We stand with Greta and all those fighting for our future, we will see you in the streets. Brandi Halls, Lush Cosmetics
“My generation will be judged harshly for not acting in the face of a clear, scientific consensus around the crisis of climate change,” said Matthew McCarthy, CEO of Ben & Jerry’s. “We adults must now follow the lead of youth activists who are demanding a safe and sustainable future. I am inspired by the energy and determination of this youth-led movement and I am committed to helping them succeed.”
“Future generations are inheriting the consequences caused by this generation’s failure to act on the climate crisis,” said Joey Bergstein, CEO of Seventh Generation. “They have every right to be fed up and worried for their future. We share the concerns of the youth climate activists, admire their determination and are here to lift their voices. The time to act on climate is now.”
“The climate crisis is a human issue – affecting all of us. We are inspired by the youth activists who have led a global movement, and Patagonia is calling for urgent and decisive action for people and our home planet,” said Rose Marcario, President & CEO, Patagonia. “On Friday, September 20th, we will be walking out of our stores, striking with the youth activists and calling for our government to take action. There is no room in government for climate deniers and their inaction is killing us. We invite the business community and all those concerned about the fate of our planet and humankind to answer with action and join us”
350.org is an international campaign to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all.
