CLIMATE AND ENERGY

Our goal is to prevent as much global warming risk as possible with a central focus on emissions mitigation. 
— As You Sow

Climate change is emerging as one of the greatest risks to global economic stability. Climate-related losses already total $ billions annually, and unchecked emissions could trigger  $32 trillion in annual economic losses and a 40% drop in global stock values by mid-century. Investors, companies, and communities face mounting systemic risk across every sector of the economy. 

At this critical moment, investors play a vital role in guiding companies toward a clean, sustainable, and equitable energy future. As You Sow’s Climate and Energy Program ensures that investors have the tools, analysis, and leverage they need to assess climate risk and advocate for transparent, accountable, long-term climate planning.  

Our goal is straightforward: prevent as much global warming risk as possible with a central focus on emissions mitigation. 

Companies across every sector have the opportunity to become climate leaders by actively preparing for a net zero future and integrating shareholder feedback into their strategies. Our program works with companies to build robust transition plans that reflect scientific expectations, reduce emissions across all scopes, and protect long-term shareholder value.

+ How we advance climate leadership

  • Support a global effort to ensure every major company publishes a comprehensive climate transition plan that prepares it for success in a net zero economy;

  • Share best practices for building strong, science-aligned transition plans rooted in complete emissions disclosure;

  • Encourage alignment with the CA100+Benchmark, creating consistent, comparable planning across sectors;

  • Educate investors and companies on systemic and transition risks, as well as the financial benefits of early action.

Our work focuses on corporate actors and financial institutions whose choices shape emissions across entire value chains and critical sectors such as power generation and finance. In the past year, our transition plan engagements included more than 30 companies across utilities, industrials, consumer goods, and transport.

+ Building a climate aligned economy

A stable global economy depends on companies integrating climate risk into every major business decision, from sourcing and operations to product strategy and financial planning. Transparent, credible information empowers investors to hold companies accountable and raise expectations for meaningful climate leadership.

Our program helps investors push for strong climate planning paired with real emissions reduction. This work is essential for preventing economic disruption, protecting long-term value, and accelerating the global shift toward a clean energy future.

This work comes to life through targeted initiatives in key sectors: insurance, fossil fuels, utilities, banking, transport, and others.


MAJOR Climate and Energy Wins

Walmart

Confirmed additional actions to address Scope 3 emissions across its global supply chain, reinforcing leadership on retail decarbonization.

Citigroup

Won a commitment to publish a detailed Climate Transition Plan outlining pathways to align with a net zero economy. 

PHILLIPS 66

Secured expanded methane disclosure including quantitative data on direct leak detection, improving transparency and accountability in its midstream operations.

Occidental Petroleum 

Achieved new investor dialogue on carbon accounting and direct air capture transparency, strengthening oversight of emerging climate technologies.

XPO Logistics

Committed to release detailed fleet emissions data and set measurable goals for electrification and emission reduction. 

John Deere

Secured a pledge to set verified 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets, advancing decarbonization in agricultural equipment manufacturing.

Travelers Insurance

Filed a shareholder resolution prompting the company to assess and disclose the climate risk threatening its core homeowners insurance business.

Saia Inc.

Agreed to expand climate disclosures, adding fleet emissions data and investment details in low-carbon technologies. 

Ryder System 

Committed to establish and publicly report emission reduction targets across its logistics and transportation operations.

Casey’s General Stores

Announced plans to set Scope 1 and 2 emission reduction targets in 2025, marking its first measurable climate commitment.


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