Consider the following statements:1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative "EP100".3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100.5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the 'Under2 Coalition'.Which of the statements given above are correct?
✓ Correct answer: b) 1, 3 and 4 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is correct: The Climate Group is an inter- national non-profit organization that works to accelerate climate action by building and running large networks of businesses, governments, and other organizations.It focuses on initiatives like RE100 (renewable energy), EP100 (energy productivity), and EV100 (electric vehicles).Statement 2 is incorrect: The EP100 initiative is led by the Cli- mate Group in partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy, not the International Energy Agency (IEA).Statement 3 is correct: EP100 is a global initiative that encour- ages companies to commit to doubling their energy productivity (output per unit of energy consumed).This helps drive innova- tion, increase competitiveness, and reduce greenhouse gas emis- sions.Statement 4 is correct: Several Indian companies, such as Ma- hindra & Mahindra, Godrej and Dalmia Cement, are members of EP100 and have committed to improving their energy produc- tivity.Statement 5 is incorrect: EP100 is a global initiative that brings together companies committed to improving energy productivi- ty.The Under2
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