Consider the following statements:

1. “The Climate Group” is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs 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?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]

(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)        

Explanation:

• The Climate Group is a non-profit organization working with businesses and governments to address climate change, making statement 1 correct.
• The group aims for a net-zero carbon emissions world by 2050 and has programs focused on renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• EP100 is a global initiative led by The Climate Group, bringing together over 120 energy-efficient businesses committed to measuring and reporting on their energy efficiency improvements, making statement 3 correct.
• Indian companies, including Dalmia cement, Godrej and Boyce, JSW cement, Mahindra and Mahindra, Mahindra heavy Engines, Swaraj Engines, and UltraTech Cement, are members of EP100, making statement 4 correct.
• The Climate Group is the Secretariat for the Under 2 Coalition, which is an alliance of state and regional governments committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, making statement 5 incorrect.