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Electrolux Group has reduced its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (direct and indirect in operations) by 82% compared to 2015 – going beyond its 2025 target of 80%. Scope 3 emissions (when products are in use) also decreased by over 25% compared to 2015, which is in line with the company’s 25% reduction target by 2025. This means the company has reached its 2025 science-based target three years ahead of plan.

“We were among the first 100 companies to set a global ambitious climate target – and now we are among the very first companies to meet it. As a leader in sustainability, we have a responsibility to show what is possible and this result does just that,” says Jonas Samuelson, Electrolux Group CEO.

“Our work doesn’t stop here. We’re already in the process of getting our new science-based target approved while we continuously work toward being a more sustainable company through our operations, products and how we enable consumers to live more sustainably,” adds Vanessa Butani, Electrolux Group VP Sustainability.

“By setting a bold science-based target companies show their commitment to do their part in keeping global warming below 1.5°C in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. Achieving its first ambitious science-based target, Electrolux Group is a great example of an organization working to make our economy fit for people and planet,” says Maxfield Weiss, Executive Director CDP Europe, partner within The Science Based Targets initiative.

Sustainability Report 2022 highlights in brief

Better company 
* 98% of electricity used in global operations comes from renewable sources.
* 124,000 people engaged by the Electrolux Food Foundation on sustainable eating since 2016.
* 35% of ocean cargo transported with more sustainable fuels.

Better solutions 
* The Group’s most energy and water efficient products accounted for 24% of total units sold and 39% of gross profit.
* 70% recycled plastic in the inner liners of the Group’s new built-in refrigerators.
* 4,000 components tested for chemical compliance.

Better living 
* Fridge with Cooling 360 and ColdSense make ingredients last longer and help reduce food waste.
* Millions reached through a global campaign to encourage more sustainable laundry habits.
* First vacuum cleaner without paint to reduce chemical use, energy and material impact.

Further highlights

Innovation drives sustainable products
One sustainability breakthrough was a built-in refrigerator range that includes a new Ecometer to help consumers make more energy efficient choices and inner liners that are made from 70% recycled plastic. In laundry products, new front-load washers save an average of over 450 liters of water per year compared with a top-load washer.

Almost 98% of manufacturing waste recycled or recovered
By the end of 2022, 55% of Electrolux Group factories were certified to its “Zero Waste to Landfill” program – toward the objective to third-party certify all sites by 2025. The goal of the Zero Waste to Landfill program is to recycle and recover more than 99% of the total waste generated by all the company’s manufacturing sites around the world by 2025.

Inspiring kids across the globe on more sustainable eating 
In 2022, the Electrolux Food Foundation launched a toolkit to give teachers the tools to educate kids about sustainable eating. So far 88,000 children globally have become a Food Hero – to promote a more sustainable world. The Food Heroes toolkit is freely available for anyone to download from www.replate.com.

Download the full and short versions of the report here:

Electrolux Group Sustainability Report 2022 – PDF
Electrolux Group Sustainability in Brief 2022 – PDF

About the Science Based Targets initiative 
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.

The initiative is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments. The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.

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March 27, 2023 /3BL Media/ – The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP), the nation’s leading advocate for corporate social impact professionals, today released its fourth annual Making the Case for Corporate Social Impact toolkit. The online toolkit includes curated statistics from over 30 sources and presents them in easy-to-use data points and infographics.

This toolkit equips corporate social impact professionals with a compelling and timely data-driven case for adequate resources and reinforces how CSR and ESG improve business outcomes. The kit is available via download from ACCP.

“It’s more important than ever that corporate social impact professionals have the tools they need to communicate the importance of their work and programs,” said Carolyn Berkowitz, president and CEO of ACCP. “The spotlight on CSR and ESG continues to grow, as does the demand for businesses to be a driving force for social and environmental good. The data in this toolkit illustrates the importance of companies maintaining their commitments despite economic uncertainty.”

When Blackrock CEO and ESG champion Larry Fink engaged in “greenhushing” due to the absence of any mention of ESG in his annual investor letter, Berkowitz fired back calling him out. Fink’s letter underscores the importance of now, more than ever, for CSR professionals to communicate the importance of their work to the business bottom line.

The toolkit – available exclusively online – contains research data from ACCP and other highly reputable CSR researchers, nonprofits, and foundations, including, but not limited to: Porter Novelli, Just Capital, KPMG, Benevity, Fidelity Charitable, Giving USA, and more.

A recent KPMG survey of U.S. CEOs found that 70 percent said their ESG programs improved their financial performance. The report read: “With the potential recession testing CEOs’ commitment to their ESG strategies, reducing investment may lead to long-term financial risks. This test comes at a time when CEOs have made significant strides in tying ESG to profitability, with 70% of U.S. CEOs saying that ESG improves financial performance, compared to 37% last year.”

CSR and ESG professionals can incorporate data from the toolkit into internal and external presentations, speeches, and proposals. Insights and data are categorized based on their value to the business.

Following is a sample of important data points found in the toolkit:

Value

Examples

Competitive Advantage Corporate social impact efforts are a clear driver of a company’s increased financial performance.High-Purpose companies experienced an almost 20% advantage in annualized total shareholder value versus low-purpose companies. [Investing in Society, CECP, 2022]People and Workforce Competition for top talent is challenging, and strong social impact programs positively influence potential talent and increases retention rates of current employees.Millennials are willing to forego an average of 14% of their expected compensation to work at socially-responsible companies. [Closing the Racial Inequality Gap, Citi 2020]

 

Risk Mitigation Impactful CSR programs can have positive effects on many current corporate challenges including upcoming ESG regulations, DEI challenges and maintaining stakeholder trust.83% of companies’ motivation for ESG work is to meet regulations and comply with disclosure rules. [The Morningstar Sustainalytics Corporate ESG Survey Report, 2022]Revenue and Sales 
A reputation as a good corporate citizen wins new and keeps loyal customers. 70% of consumers believe they can influence companies to do better by buying from them when they do. [SB Brands for Good, 2021]

 

Context Catalyzes Action Benchmark peer-specific examples of social impact efforts to keep track of “what everyone else is doing” 

 Corporate giving as a percentage of corporate pre-tax profits averages 1.1% [Giving USA 2022 Annual Report]

To download a copy of the toolkit, visit the ACCP website.

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The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) is the preeminent membership organization advancing the practice of corporate social impact. ACCP increases the effectiveness of CSR & ESG professionals and their companies by sharing knowledge, fostering solutions, and cultivating inclusive and supportive peer communities. ACCP amplifies the voices of its practitioner network to elevate strategies that work, provide innovative solutions, and expand impact.

Global Volunteer Month, from April 1 – 30, 2023, is a time to recognize volunteers and people who actively support their communities, whether through volunteerism or other pathways to active civic engagement. There are many ways to live a full civic life. Now is the perfect time to make a plan to join the celebration, today and every day.  

“Global Volunteer Month is an opportunity for companies and nonprofits to inspire individuals to action, share stories of those doing good, and create a pathway for continued engagement,” said Diane Quest, Interim President & CEO, Points of Light. “Over the past four years since our inaugural Global Volunteer Month, we have seen people increase their commitments to doing good in their community and wanting to find ways to live a fully engaged civic life to create a just and equitable world. Points of Light continues to support companies and nonprofits in utilizing the power of people to do good and to shine a light on the individuals who creating change.” 

Points of Light research shows that 73% of people believe that volunteering is more important than ever, yet 66% think they can’t make a big impact in their communities. To help address this challenge, individuals, nonprofits, companies and government officials can access a range of resources from Points of Light, including free toolkits with creative ideas to make the most of Global Volunteer Month. They can also visit Points of Light Engage, the world’s largest digital hub of virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities, to discover what their local communities need and how they can help. 

“I love volunteering because I get a lot of enjoyment out of being able to help anyone in need. Yes, there is a lot of hard work, but you know in the end, you’re helping people and you’re doing good work,” said Daily Point of Light #6804 Chase Hartman, co-founder of read.repeat. 

This year, Points of Light is partnering with leading sponsor Phillips 66 and supporting sponsor UPS to encourage individuals, nonprofits and corporate partners to recognize the power of volunteerism and inspire more people to engage in their communities. The campaign will also recognize individual action and celebrate inspiring stories of people who have stepped up to support their neighbors and communities. 

Courtney Meadows, senior advisor of Social Impact for Phillips 66, said the company is proud to sponsor Points of Light and its mission to encourage volunteerism and civic engagement. 

“Phillips 66 strongly promotes volunteerism and giving back to the communities where we live and work,” she said. “It is a core value in our company and key to our mission of providing energy and improving lives.” 

Points of Light is also inviting everyone around the world to join the social surge to kick off Global Volunteer Month on Monday, April 3. This is a global effort on social media to create a buzz around volunteerism. It’s easy to participate — anyone can join. Just use #GlobalVolunteerMonth and tag Points of Light on social media to become part of the movement. 

Those who wish to participate in Global Volunteer Month are encouraged to use #GlobalVolunteerMonth on social media throughout April to share their experiences and inspire others to get involved. 

About Points of Light  

Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, visit pointsoflight.org. 

About Phillips 66  

Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) manufactures, transports and markets products that drive the global economy. The diversified energy company’s portfolio includes Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses. Headquartered in Houston, Phillips 66 has employees around the globe who are committed to safely and reliably providing energy and improving lives while pursuing a lower-carbon future. For more information, visit phillips66.com and follow @Phillips66Co on LinkedIn and Twitter.

In the Bwawani village in northern Tanzania, people rely on a dirty river that doesn’t regularly flow for their drinking and washing needs. They are among the more than 700 million people around the world lacking access to clean water.

More than 20 years ago, P&G’s Fabric Care scientists developed an innovative powdered water purification technology – that has the power of a water treatment plant in a small 4-gram packet. Using a packet, a cloth, spoon and a bucket, 10 liters of contaminated water can be turned into clean drinking water in 30 minutes.

Through the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program, P&G partnered with The Pamoja Project, a nonprofit that helps vulnerable children and families by working with local community organizations within the Arusha region in Tanzania near Mount Kilimanjaro, to distribute the P&G water purification packets. To date, more than 30,000 people have received clean water which means more kids in school, healthier families and stronger communities.

Each year, World Water Day serves as an important day to bring the world together and commit to action to accelerating efforts to solve the water and sanitation crisis. For World Water Day 2023, P&G and its partners are sharing an inspiring video of what the power of partnership can do.

While these packets help meet a daily need, long-term solutions are the ideal goal. That’s why P&G and the Pamoja Project joined up with Waterboys, an initiative run by the Chris Long Foundation, whose mission is to unite a community of elite athletes and passionate fans to serve overlooked neighbors by creating solutions for clean water and education access. Together, we’ve built two solar-powered, deep borehole wells in East Africa which will provide clean drinking water for years to come and help communities grow.

“I believe that the quickest way to effect change in societies around the world is the implementation of clean water solutions,” said Chris Long, founder of the Chris Long Foundation and Waterboys, retired NFL player and two-time Superbowl champion. “Not only are less kids sick and dying, more kids are in school; less women are walking six miles to get water every day. But there’s also more community, and in turn, more hope.”

Through the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program, P&G has collaborated with more than 150 global advocacy and implementing partners to distribute P&G’s Purifier of Water packets to people that lack access to safe drinking water in over 90 countries. P&G has provided more than 20 billion liters of clean water to children and families since 2004 and continues toward its goal to deliver 25 billion liters of clean water by 2025.

“We are grateful for the collaboration of our partners and the collective commitment to create positive impact for children and families around the world,” said Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer, P&G. “Through innovation and partnership, we are helping more people have clean drinking water.”

The Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program is part of P&G’s strategy to help build a water positive future that can sustain people and nature, now and for generations to come.

Click here to learn more about how you can help transform lives through the power of clean water.

One of Bath & Body Works’ core values is “It matters how we play the game.” It’s how we keep ourselves aligned and focused on doing what’s right for our workplace, our communities, our industry and our planet. 

As we continue to make progress across Gingham Nation, we’re proud to look back on our philanthropic impact for 2022. We’re grateful to all of our associates and community partners for creating opportunities that allow us to lead beyond our business. Learn more about our community engagement efforts at bbwinc.com.

By Brandy S. SVP, Chief People and Culture Officer

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I am inspired by this quote from Michelle Obama which illustrates the tenacity, resilience and strength that women possess – both in our work and personal lives. At Bread Financial, we celebrate the multifaceted and diverse group of female associates who help to not only push forward our business, but our culture as well. The women at Bread Financial celebrate and support each other and are role models for how women in the world should advocate for one another. I have been honored throughout my career at Bread Financial to have incredible female mentors, leaders, colleagues and friends who are honest, direct, caring, and want to see me succeed.

Women’s History Month is an opportunity to engage in purposeful activities and events that continue to empower our female associates and educate our community as a whole. Throughout March, the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Office at Bread Financial, in partnership with the Women Connect Business Resource Group (BRG), will host events designed to inspire and facilitate the development, wellness and advancement of women, including a female mentorship panel (of which I was honored to be a featured speaker), a female empowerment spotlight series, volunteer opportunities, and more.

I have been a part of Bread Financial for more than 28 years, and I am proud of the work we have done in that time to further empower our associates – specifically the phenomenal women who work here. In fact, while women account for only 47.7% of the global workforce, 60% of our associates at Bread Financial identify as female. We recognize that to support the women we work with, we must also support their unique needs outside of work. For our working mothers and mothers-to-be, we offer back-up child care, virtual tutoring, financial assistance for fertility treatments and adoption assistance. Additionally, we were honored to be featured in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality index for the fifth-consecutive year for our commitment to – and implementation of – gender equality pillars such as equal pay, anti-sexual harassment policies, and leadership and management opportunities.

Beyond Women’s History Month, creating an inclusive and supportive culture starts with recognizing our associates as people first, leading with empathy and meeting people where they are. I am excited to see our leadership team continue to prioritize DE&I efforts to make sure each and every associate feels empowered to live their best life and to show up to work every day as their authentic self. It’s truly an exciting time to be at Bread Financial.

Climate change is too great of a challenge for any of us to solve on our own. At Meta, we know that in order to affect climate change on a global scale, collectively meet the 1.5°C target goal set by the Paris Agreement, and reach our own organization goals of achieving net zero emissions across our value chain and becoming water positive by 2030, we need to enlist some of the boldest and brightest minds working across all industries to act and develop solutions for a more sustainable world.

That’s why we offer grants and scholarships to support sustainability innovation around the world. Here, we share updates from two recent grant recipients to see how the contributions are helping to facilitate growth and impact for each organization — and their community.

Oregon’s Crooked River Watershed Council and Deschutes Land Trust

In 2022, Meta awarded a $75,000 sustainability grant to the Crooked River Watershed Council and Deschutes Land Trust to support two community-driven conservation projects, including restoring local habitats and securing wider community access at Prineville, Oregon’s Ochoco Preserve and building a passage for salmon and steelhead in Ochoco Creek.

Since then, the Ochoco Nature Preserve project has excavated soil, replaced a bridge and buried large wood for habitat complexity and structure, among other improvements. And once the weather warms, trees, shrubs and grass planting will begin. (These efforts build on earlier work along McKay Creek on the Ochoco Preserve designed to increase floodplain connectivity, restore riparian conditions, and improve channel complexity.)

Phase two of the Ochoco Nature Preserve project is slated for completion in spring 2024. The largest and most costly phase of the restoration will create nearly 40 acres of new floodplains, including nearly a mile of new Ochoco Creek baseflow channel, about 0.6 miles of new Crooked River baseflow channel and about 5 acres of new wetlands. More than 50 acres of uplands will be crafted from excavated earth and all disturbed areas will be seeded and planted with over 100,000 native, zone-appropriate plants.

Once complete, the new Ochoco Preserve floodplain and wetlands will provide public access footbridges, trails and interpretive sites while also helping to decrease the risk of flood damage to downstream landowners and improving water quality.

The University of Maryland’s School of Public Health’s Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health

Environmental justice calls for ensuring representation, inclusion, and protection of the rights of those most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, meaning climate solutions must promote equity, ensure access to basic resources, and guarantee that all people can live, learn and work in healthy and clean environments.

In 2022, Meta donated $1.75 Million to the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health’s Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health (CEEJH) to help advance that vision.

Founded in 2011 by Dr. Sacoby Wilson, a professor at the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the University of Maryland, CEEJH’s work includes the development and participation in partnerships with community-based organizations, environmental advocacy groups, health practitioners and policymakers to reduce local contamination, improve environmental quality, and enhance community health and sustainability.

Meta’s grant supports a new paid internship program as well as new staff hires and support for the annual University of Maryland Symposium on Environmental Justice and Health Disparities, which brings together community organizers, policymakers and environmental health experts using innovative policy, legal and public health tools to address pressing environmental justice issues and help communities advocate for themselves.

Over the summer, 19 students participated in a 10-week virtual internship program led by Dr. Wilson. Their work focused on air quality and water safety among other environmental health concerns, as well as skill-building workshops on topics ranging from geographic information system mapping to statistical analysis. The program will reconvene this summer.

Learn more about The University of Maryland’s School of Public Health’s Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health’s Environmental Justice internship here.

We are humbled to be able to support the humanitarian efforts of organisations in Turkey and Syria, delivering vital supplies to those dealing with the earthquake’s aftermath. Together with our partners, we’ve already moved 219 tons of much-needed food, tents, water, medicines and sanitary products from all over the world to the affected areas. And with the help of our team members, the likes of World Central Kitchen have what they need to produce millions of meals for families in need.

Our thoughts continue to be with the people impacted by this terrible tragedy and we continue to do what we can to support those communities.

About FedEx

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenue of $94 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions through operating companies competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating digitally under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 550,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.

LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Dedicated to improving the lives of children and families around the world, the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF) announced today it reached its goal of raising $1.5 million at its annual Gala fundraiser, that helps support more than 178 organizations in 59 countries through its “Casa Herbalife” program. Through its partners, including hospitals, orphanages, schools, and anti-hunger nonprofit organizations, the Foundation helps improve children’s lives by providing healthy nutrition and nutrition education.

The Gala, which took place over the weekend, was attended by Herbalife independent distributors and employees.

“We’re grateful for the continued generosity of Herbalife’s independent distributors and employees towards our shared mission to ensure children and communities around the world receive access to the meals, nutrition, and care they need to transform their lives,” said Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Executive Director, Jenny Perez.

Along with the funds raised to support more than 178 organizations in 59 countries, the global nonprofit foundation also recognized Humanitarian award winners from across the globe. Since 2007, HNF annually awards global and regional humanitarian awards to five Herbalife Independent Distributors who embody the mission of the foundation. The following humanitarians were chosen based on their philanthropic activity, community leadership, volunteerism, and advocacy. The 16th Annual Global and Regional Humanitarian award winners include:

Trey & Mamie Herron– Global Humanitarians & North American HumanitariansKatherine Yiu & Felan Yu– Asia Pacific Regional HumanitariansAdriano Allegretti– Europe & Africa HumanitarianHerlinda Quiroz & Juan Carlos Ruvalcaba– Mexico Regional HumanitariansSonia Sanabria Paniagua & Jaime Pérez– South & Central America Regional Humanitarians

In 2022, HNF granted more than $5.12 million to 178 unique organizations in 59 countries in support of the Casa Herbalife programs and those affected by the crisis in Ukraine as well as other disaster relief efforts around the world.

About Herbalife Nutrition Foundation 
Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (“HNF”) is devoted to improving lives and communities around the world. With a focus on making nutrition more accessible, eradicating hunger, and promoting economic opportunities, HNF works with leading local and global organizations, ensuring that we are nourishing people and the planet, because both, together, lead to a healthier world. For more information about HNF and how you can support the Foundation’s important work, visit www.herbalifenutritionfoundation.org.

About Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. 
Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF) is a global company that has been changing people’s lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in 95 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through the Company’s commitment to nourish people, communities and planet, Herbalife Nutrition pledges to achieve 50 million positive impacts – tangible acts of good – by 2030, its 50th anniversary.

For more information, visit www.IAmHerbalifeNutrition.com

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Energized by Edison

By Casey Wian

Click here to view Pedro Pizarro’s full presentation titled “Making Clean Energy Clean, Reliable and Equitable.” 

The 2023 South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas has branched out from its roots as an eclectic mix of storytelling from the worlds of music, film and interactive media to embrace weightier topics such as climate change, the workplace revolution and for the first time this year, energy. 

Edison International President and CEO Pedro Pizarro was selected via the SXSW PanelPicker to speak at the conference. In keeping with the spirit of the 10-day event, Pizarro began his presentation on “Making Clean Energy Clean, Reliable and Equitable” as a storyteller, describing his vision of a clean energy future for his own family just over two decades from now. 

“The year is 2045. My kids, who are both single young adults today, might be married and will be driving to work in their EVs, if they’re not working remotely,” Pizarro said. “Hopefully, I’ll be a grandfather and my grandkids will be riding a school bus that is powered by electricity.” 

“Major pollution centers like ports will have eliminated diesel fuel operations and become all-electric,” Pizarro continued. “Restaurants and home cooks will have recognized that induction stoves provide the same or better cooking experience as gas ranges. Appliances will be powered by electricity … the air will be cleaner than it has been for decades.”

Click here to view Pedro Pizarro’s full presentation titled “Making Clean Energy Clean, Reliable and Equitable.”

That’s the vision, and much progress has been made toward the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in California by 2045. The state, for example, has reduced per-capita GHG emissions by more than 33% since 2001. But as Pizarro noted, “We’re not there yet.” 

Pizarro focused on the challenges that remain, warning that California is in danger of falling behind its goals. In addition to rapid advances in the widespread electrification of transportation and buildings, the state will need more clean power from rooftop solar, microgrids and utility-scale renewable sources as well as a $250 billion investment in clean power generation, storage and grid modernization. 

Which means electric bills for customers of Southern California Edison and other utilities are going to go up, Pizarro said. The good news is that spending on natural gas and gasoline will drop dramatically, meaning the total energy bill for the average customer in California will drop by about a third by 2045.

“One-third of SCE customers have to decide each month whether to buy groceries or pay their electric bill,” Pizarro said. “The only way the clean energy transition will be successful is if we make it equitable for everyone.” 

That will require additional programs and policies to encourage low-income customers to switch to electric appliances, heating and especially, vehicles. Because the transportation sector is the leading source of CO2 emissions, Pizarro called for additional policies and incentives to speed up the deployment of electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure. 

Pizarro expected the SXSW audience might have questions, given that just last year California’s electric grid was stressed to the brink of rotating power outages: “As we think about the policies we need, you may be wondering, are you electric companies prepared to power EVs and phase out internal combustion engines and their exhaust emissions? Are you prepared to deliver the electricity needed for heat pumps and induction cooking? Are you really prepared for economywide electrification?” 

Pizarro emphatically answered: “Yes, we are.” 

He concluded by asking the SXSW audience to be part of the solution. 

“As you enjoy the rest of your time here in Austin, think about the energy needed to make and charge the car you drive. Then think about how we are going to provide that power in a way that doesn’t continue to damage our planet,” Pizarro said. “Next time you vote, keep the climate in mind as a priority.”

To learn more about Edison’s Clean Energy initiatives, visit edison.com/clean-energy.