Global call for a fossil fuel roadmap at COP30

A new statement, coordinated by We Mean Business Coalition and signed by RedCAT, calls on governments at COP30 to initiate a roadmap to hopefully accelerate implementation, including on the transition away from fossil fuels, as agreed under the first Global Stocktake. 

In an open letter to the COP Presidency, 140+ companies, business groups, subnational governments, health organizations and actors driving real-world implementation urge leaders to adopt a roadmap that clearly outlines the shift toward renewable energy and clean electrification. By setting a coherent long-term direction, a roadmap provides clarity for investment to accelerate action well beyond COP30. 

Support has been building at COP30 for President Lula’s call for a roadmap that clearly outlines the shift toward clean electrification and renewables. A roadmap can hopefully support planning and investment and build on the momentum we see in the real economy — toward renewable energy, clean electrification and greater energy resilience. 

For companies, a good roadmap can provide clarity on targets and timelines that can guide long-term decisions. 

• 140+ organizations, companies, business groups and subnational governments signed a COP30 statement organized by We Mean Business Coalition, calling on governments to initiate a roadmap to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
• Companies across multiple sectors have signed the statement, including ACCIONA, Buro Happold, EDF, Fortescue, H&M Group, Ingka Group, Fortescue Natura, Saint-Gobain, Signify, SSAB, SSE plc, Strega, Unilever, Vattenfall, VELUX and Volvo Cars.
• A robust, credible roadmap helps countries and businesses plan the shift to clean energy, strengthen energy security and reduce costs for consumers. 
• A roadmap can support planning and investment and can build on the momentum we see in the real economy — toward renewable energy, clean electrification and greater energy resilience. 
• Companies are already making decisions based on their ability to secure clean power, modernize operations and protect themselves from fossil fuel volatility. A roadmap that embeds clean electrification and grid modernization provides clarity for investment and helps meet business needs. 
• With coherent long-term direction from governments negotiating in Belem, a roadmap is hopefully a practical tool to accelerate action, investment and a just energy transition far beyond COP30. 

The COP30 statement for fossil fuel roadmap is available:

Want to hear more about COP and what it means for business? Professor Miranda Barker OBE DL, Chair of RedCAT will share insights on COP30 at our next RedCAT Network:

Tue 20th January 2026 10:30 am–2:00 pm

Reserve your seat by clicking the following link: RedCAT Network – E+R Tech Centre