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?
A1, 2, 4 and 5
B1, 3 and 4 only
C2, 3 and 5 only
D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B. Statements 1, 3 and 4 only are correct.
(1) The Climate Group as international non-profit: CORRECT. The Climate Group, founded in 2004, is an international non-profit that drives climate action by building networks of businesses and sub-national governments.
(2) IEA-Climate Group launching EP100: WRONG. EP100 is run by THE CLIMATE GROUP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLIANCE TO SAVE ENERGY (not IEA). The IEA is a separate intergovernmental energy organisation. The Climate Group also runs RE100, EV100 and other 'flagship campaigns'.
(3) EP100 brings together leading companies committed to energy efficiency: CORRECT. EP100 members commit to doubling their energy productivity or improving by 50%. About 100+ multinationals are members.
(4) Indian companies in EP100: CORRECT. Several Indian companies are EP100 members including Mahindra & Mahindra, Dalmia Cement, Tata Chemicals.
(5) IEA as Under2 Coalition Secretariat: WRONG. The Under2 Coalition's Secretariat is THE CLIMATE GROUP (not IEA). The Under2 Coalition is a network of state and regional governments committed to climate action.
Source: The Climate Group website / EP100/RE100/EV100 program documents.
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