U.S. Climate Alliance states are committed to taking real, impactful, on-the-ground action that urgently addresses the climate challenge. In becoming an Alliance member, states commit to achieve the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping temperature increases below 1.5 degrees Celsius by: 

• Reducing collective net GHG emissions at least 26-28 percent by 2025 and 50-52 percent by 2030, both below 2005 levels, and collectively achieving overall net-zero GHG emissions as soon as practicable, and no later than 2050.

• Accelerating new and existing policies to reduce GHG pollution, building resilience to the impacts of climate change, and promoting clean energy deployment at the state and federal level.

• Centering equity, environmental justice, and a just economic transition in their efforts to achieve their climate goals and create high-quality jobs.

• Tracking and reporting progress to the global community in appropriate settings, including when the world convenes to take stock of the Paris Agreement.