<div>Automobile giant Mahindra & Mahindra has become the first Indian company to join a global energy campaign led by an international non-profit group that will work with the world's most influential businesses in setting commitments to double their energy productivity.<br /><br />By signing up to 'EP100' campaign led by 'The Climate Group', the world’s largest manufacturer of tractors has committed to doubling their energy productivity by 2030, a core requirement for any business signing on to the campaign.<br /><br />"Sustainability is an integral part of Mahindra's approach to business. By signing up for EP100, we are making a significant commitment to doubling our energy productivity by 2030 on a baseline of 2005, and hope to make a strong contribution towards achieving the climate goals agreed upon at COP21. We hope many other corporations will become a part of this campaign," M&M Executive Director Pawan Goenka said.<br /><br />The announcement comes a day before Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra will represent the corporate world at the high-level signing ceremony of the historic Paris climate change agreement at the United Nations on Friday.<br /><br />Mahindra will be among the dignitaries, including UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, French President François Hollande, President of the General Assembly Mogens Lykketoft and UN Messenger of Peace Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio, who will deliver remarks at the opening of the signing ceremony.<br /><br />The Climate Group's India Executive Director Krishnan Pallassana said EP100 aims to support businesses to help achieve and implement bold climate targets.<br /><br />"We are witnessing a global clean revolution that calls for a paradigm shift in energy generation and consumption; doing more with less energy simply is the way forward to a sustainable future," he said.<br /><br />He expressed hope that Mahindra's decision to join the campaign will inspire other companies in India to include "energy productivity targets as part of a new 'norm' for global business." <br /></div>
<div>Automobile giant Mahindra & Mahindra has become the first Indian company to join a global energy campaign led by an international non-profit group that will work with the world's most influential businesses in setting commitments to double their energy productivity.<br /><br />By signing up to 'EP100' campaign led by 'The Climate Group', the world’s largest manufacturer of tractors has committed to doubling their energy productivity by 2030, a core requirement for any business signing on to the campaign.<br /><br />"Sustainability is an integral part of Mahindra's approach to business. By signing up for EP100, we are making a significant commitment to doubling our energy productivity by 2030 on a baseline of 2005, and hope to make a strong contribution towards achieving the climate goals agreed upon at COP21. We hope many other corporations will become a part of this campaign," M&M Executive Director Pawan Goenka said.<br /><br />The announcement comes a day before Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra will represent the corporate world at the high-level signing ceremony of the historic Paris climate change agreement at the United Nations on Friday.<br /><br />Mahindra will be among the dignitaries, including UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, French President François Hollande, President of the General Assembly Mogens Lykketoft and UN Messenger of Peace Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio, who will deliver remarks at the opening of the signing ceremony.<br /><br />The Climate Group's India Executive Director Krishnan Pallassana said EP100 aims to support businesses to help achieve and implement bold climate targets.<br /><br />"We are witnessing a global clean revolution that calls for a paradigm shift in energy generation and consumption; doing more with less energy simply is the way forward to a sustainable future," he said.<br /><br />He expressed hope that Mahindra's decision to join the campaign will inspire other companies in India to include "energy productivity targets as part of a new 'norm' for global business." <br /></div>