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The CEF Membership
CEF is a by-invitation membership organization comprised of large, global companies that demonstrate a serious commitment at the senior executive level to environment as a business strategy issue. Learn more about membership, and discover how CEF members are helping to forge next practices in sustainability. Learn more
The CK Prahalad Award
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CEF Annual Leadership Retreat: October 10-13, 2021
The 2021 CEF Annual Leadership Retreat will be held October 10-13, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines in Austin, Texas. The Retreat is by-invitation for executives from CEF Member organizations. Members are invited to contact CEF Chair P.J. Simmons or Executive Director Amy O’Meara for more information.
CEF Member News
Bloomberg
Bloomberg committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2025. The announcement complements the company’s existing RE100 target to reach 100% renewable energy by 2025. MORE »
Duke Energy
Duke Energy launched “eTransEnergy,” a new subsidiary to support large businesses, school districts, and municipalities in their transition to clean energy transportation. MORE »
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil launched “ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions,” a new business to commercialize its extensive low-carbon technology portfolio. The company plans to invest $3 billion through 2025 to advance more than 20 new carbon capture and storage projects. MORE »
Ford
Ford announced it would invest $7 billion in autonomous vehicles and at least $22 billion in electric vehicles through 2025, nearly doubling its initial EV commitment. Separately, Ford announced a 6-year strategic partnership with Google to “accelerate the automaker’s digital transformation” and “reinvent the connected vehicle experience.” MORE » MORE 2 »
McDonald’s
McDonald’s opened the world’s first net-zero fast food restaurant at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. MORE » MORE 2 »