Consider the following statements :
- “The Climate Group” is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.
- The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative “EP100”.
- EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
- Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
- The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the “Under2 Coalition”.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
1, 2, 4 and 5
1, 3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 5 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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UPSC IAS – 2022
Statement 2 is incorrect. EP100 is an initiative led by The Climate Group. While the International Energy Agency (IEA) is a key player in energy efficiency globally and interacts with such initiatives, it did not launch EP100 in partnership with The Climate Group.
Statement 3 is correct. EP100 brings together companies committed to doubling their energy productivity, driving innovation and competitiveness while reducing emissions.
Statement 4 is correct. Several major Indian companies, such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Godrej & Boyce, Infosys, etc., are members of the EP100 initiative.
Statement 5 is incorrect. The Under2 Coalition is a group of state and regional governments committed to climate action. The Secretariat for the Under2 Coalition is run by The Climate Group, not the International Energy Agency.