1t.org
1t.org aims to empower the global reforestation community to conserve, restore and grow a trillion trees by 2030. As a member of the corporate alliance since 2023, the VELUX Group has joined a cross-industry coalition that supports this vision for forest conservation and restoration.
Corporate Leaders Group Europe and UK
CLG Europe strives to be the leading business voice in support of climate action across the EU.CLG UK works to define the UK’s business response to climate change. The VELUX Group has been a member of CLG Europe and CLG UK since 2022.
Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC)
GlobalABC was established at COP21 in Paris in 2015 and is the leading global platform for governments, private sector, civil society, research, and intergovernmental organisations committed to a common vision: a zero-emission, efficient, and resilient buildings and construction sector. GlobalABC has 290 members, including 41 countries. The VELUX Group has been a member since its establishment in 2015.
RE100
RE100 is a global initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. The VELUX Group joined RE100 in 2020, with a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by 2023.
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
The SBTi is a corporate climate action NGO that works in partnership with CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and We Mean Business Coalition commitments. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organizations to set science-based emissions reduction targets. The SBTi verified the VELUX Group’s emission reduction targets in 2020.
UN Global Compact (UNGC)
The UN Global Compact is a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support UN goals. The VELUX Group has been part of the initiative since 2016.
We Mean Business Coalition
The We Mean Business Coalition is a global nonprofit coalition working with the world’s most influential businesses to take action on climate change. The VELUX Group supports the work of the coalition.
World Business Council for Sustainability Development (WBCSD)
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) serves as a catalyst, uniting visionary organizations worldwide to drive systemic change towards a brighter future. With a membership exceeding 225 influential businesses, WBCSD empowers its global community to collectively transform the landscapes in which it operates. The VELUX Group joined WBCSD in 2023.
About World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is the international organisation for public-private cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. It was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit organisation. The VELUX Group has been a member of WEF since 2023.
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
WWF is an independent conservation organization, with over 30 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. The VELUX Group entered a 20-year partnership with WWF in 2020.
