Climate mitigation
Supporting approaches that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with priority given to direct reductions.
Focus area
Sustainability & Climate Action
Encouraging practical climate mitigation, adaptation and circular approaches grounded in sound evidence.
Why it matters
Climate change and the overuse of natural resources affect ecosystems, economies and communities alike. Responding to these challenges requires both reducing emissions and preparing for changes that are already under way.
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Durability, one of the pillars in the Foundation's name, expresses a simple idea: products, infrastructure and institutions should be built to last, to be repaired and to be reused. Circular approaches that keep materials in use for longer can reduce waste and the environmental burden of extraction and manufacturing.
The Foundation seeks to encourage climate action that is practical, measurable and honestly reported, so that commitments translate into real progress rather than claims.
Priority themes
Adaptation and resilience
Encouraging infrastructure and communities to anticipate and adapt to a changing climate.
Circular resource use
Promoting durability, repair, reuse and recycling to keep materials in use for longer.
Measurement and transparency
Advocating sound methods for measuring and reporting environmental impact clearly and credibly.
Our objectives
- Encourage climate action that prioritises genuine emissions reductions.
- Support knowledge on adaptation and the resilience of infrastructure and communities.
- Promote circular approaches, including durable design, repair, reuse and responsible recycling.
- Advocate transparent, comparable methods for measuring and reporting environmental impact.
- Contribute to public understanding of climate and sustainability issues through open, evidence-based information.
Frequently asked questions
What does durability mean in the Foundation's work?
Durability refers to designing products, infrastructure and systems to last, to be maintained and to be repaired or reused. Longer use spreads the environmental cost of manufacturing over a longer period and reduces waste. The Foundation regards durability as a practical and often underestimated contribution to sustainability.
Why does the Foundation focus on both mitigation and adaptation?
Reducing emissions is essential to limit future climate change, but some changes are already affecting infrastructure and communities. Preparing for these effects helps protect people and assets. The Foundation therefore considers mitigation and adaptation as two necessary parts of climate action.
Why is transparent measurement important?
Without reliable measurement, it is difficult to know whether actions are making a real difference. Clear, consistent methods also help prevent misleading claims and allow progress to be compared and improved over time. The Foundation encourages openness about both methods and results.
Take part in credible climate action
The Foundation welcomes partners who share its commitment to practical, evidence-based sustainability.
In practice
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Focus areas
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- Innovation & Digital TransformationThe Foundation works to ensure that digital innovation contributes to sustainable development, through responsible design, open data and digital inclusion.
- Renewable Energy & Energy EfficiencyThe Foundation works to accelerate the shift to renewable energy and to advance energy efficiency, storage, flexibility and smart, digitally enabled energy systems.
- Sustainable Data Centers & Digital InfrastructureThe Foundation works to advance data centers and digital infrastructure that use energy efficiently, run on renewable power, reuse heat, conserve water and extend hardware life.
- AI & Emerging TechnologiesThe Foundation works to promote responsible, trustworthy AI, its use for climate and energy optimisation, awareness of its energy footprint, and the skills to use it well.
- Education, Research & TrainingThe Foundation works to support applied research, training and open learning resources that build skills in sustainable energy, digital infrastructure and responsible technology.
