BUSINESSES CREATE ORGANIZATION TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE

ClimateWork Maine will focus on specific actions that businesses can take, sharing of best examples and new opportunities for investment and growth.

Climate Change is the greatest challenge our economy has faced since the state's founding. But if we can adapt and change, this will also be a time of new opportunities for a sustainable future.”

— Alan Caron, Blue Loon Homes

FREEPORT, ME, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new statewide organization is being announced today to connect businesses across the state who want to take action on climate change and prepare themselves for the future.

Interested businesses can learn more at www.climateworkmaine.org.

One of the convenors of the group, Alan Caron, said 'We believe that the future success of our businesses – and the success of the state overall – is directly tied to our ability to reduce and adapt to climate change and to embrace new ideas, new companies, and new

technologies that help preserve the character and quality of Maine, and attract and retain new talent and investments'.

THE GOALS OF CLIMATEWORK MAINE
To support businesses that want to be part of the solutions to climate change, and who are seeking inspiration, assistance and practical examples to take action. Our goals include:
 Accelerating the transition to a new reduced-carbon economy, through the rapid adoption of strategies, policies and technologies that support both new and evolving companies and remove impediments that limit the ability of businesses to adapt and grow.
 Engaging with companies on cutting edge ideas and practical steps that can help them reduce carbon emissions and grow their businesses and workforce. That includes business-to-business learning and bringing the world’s best ideas to Maine.
 Strengthening businesses and supporting their employees through training programs and investments that will enable them to adapt and thrive in a post-carbon economy.
 Working to promote common ground between Maine business community needs, the Maine Climate Action Plan (Maine Won’t Wait) and the State’s 10-year Strategic Plan.