UN Global Compact and MTA Team Up to Spread Climate Action Message as World Leaders Arrive in New York for United Nations General Assembly

(New York, 21 September 2015)— On the occasion of Climate Week NYC and the opening of the 70^th United Nations General Assembly, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York has issued a special edition MetroCard to 1 million riders to show their support for climate action.

The MTA – which services over 8 million passengers per day – recently joined Caring for Climate, the UN’s initiative for business leadership on climate change. The special edition cards mark the MTA’s continuing efforts to address climate change by featuring a special green print and the message: "The MTA - through the UN's Caring for Climate initiative - has committed to work toward a greener world. How about you?"

Led by the UN Global Compact, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the secretariat for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Caring for Climate is the world’s largest voluntary business and climate initiative.

About Caring for Climate

Launched by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 2007, Caring for Climate is the UN Global Compact, UN Environment Programme and the secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change’s initiative to advance the role of business in addressing climate change. It provides a framework for business leaders to implement practical climate change solutions and help shape public policy. Chief executive officers who endorse the initiative are prepared to set goals, develop and expand strategies and practices, and to publicly disclose emissions. The Caring for Climate Business Forum is held every year at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP/CMP), providing a platform for dialogue and action among business, investors, civil society, the UN and Government officials.  Caring for Climate is endorsed by over 400 companies from 60 countries. www.caringforclimate.org

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Kristina Wilson-Rocheford
Manager, Communications & Media Relations
UN Global Compact
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