Facebook, Google, Apple, GE, Microsoft, Tesla, Uber, Amazon, Intel, Dell speak up against Trump's climate call
Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO at Facebook
Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement is bad for the environment, bad for the economy, and it puts our children's future at risk. For our part, we've committed that every new data center we build will be powered by 100% renewable energy. Stopping climate change is something we can only do as a global community, and we have to act together before it's too late.
Elon Musk, CEO at Tesla
As a matter of principle, I've resigned from the President's Council over the #ParisAgreement withdrawal.
As a matter of principle, I've resigned from the President's Council over the #ParisAgreement withdrawal.
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) June 1, 2017
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google
Disappointed with today’s decision. Google will keep working hard for a cleaner, more prosperous future for all.
Disappointed with today’s decision. Google will keep working hard for a cleaner, more prosperous future for all.
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) June 1, 2017
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple
Decision to withdraw from the #ParisAgreeement was wrong for our planet. Apple is committed to fight climate change and we will never waver.
Decision to withdraw from the #ParisAgreeement was wrong for our planet. Apple is committed to fight climate change and we will never waver.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 2, 2017
In an email to employees, which was obtained by CNBC, Cook wrote he spoke with President Trump on Tuesday “and tried to persuade him to keep the U.S. in the agreement. But it wasn't enough."
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft Corporation
We believe climate change is an urgent issue that demands global action. We remain committed to doing our part.
We believe climate change is an urgent issue that demands global action. We remain committed to doing our part. https://t.co/Gfu7P2ESlL
— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) June 1, 2017
Brad Smith, President and Chief Legal Officer at Microsoft
Microsoft believes that climate change is an urgent issue that demands global action. [...]We all live on a small planet and every nation needs to work with others to protect it. [...]We believe that continued U.S. participation benefits U.S. businesses and the economy in important and multiple ways. [...]We remain steadfastly committed to the sustainability, carbon and energy goals that we have set as a company and to the Paris Agreement’s ultimate success. Our experience shows us that these investments and innovations are good for our planet, our company, our customers and the economy.
We all live on a small planet and every nation needs to work with others to protect it. https://t.co/RJHTlwgl5X
— Brad Smith (@BradSmi) June 1, 2017
Amazon
Amazon tweeted from its main corporate account that it “continues to support the Paris climate agreement and action on climate change."“We believe that robust clean energy and climate policies can support American competitiveness, innovation, and job growth. We remain committed to putting our scale and inventive culture to work in ways that are good for the environment and our customers.
1/4 Amazon continues to support the Paris climate agreement and action on climate change.
— Amazon News (@amazonnews) June 1, 2017
Intel
Climate change is a real issue, and we firmly believe that the US should continue to participate in the Paris Climate Accord. Withdrawal won’t change our investment in renewable energy, and we will continue to advocate for the US to engage.
Here's a statement from Intel on Trump pulling out of the Paris Accord: pic.twitter.com/9xVfvCNQ4J
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) June 1, 2017
HP
Here's a statement from HP on Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement pic.twitter.com/E71uR2ylX8
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) June 1, 2017
Andrew Salzberg, Head of Transportation Policy and Research at Uber
Why we believe fighting climate change is crucial to innovation and ingenuity in America.
In February Uber CEO Travis Kalanick quit Trump’s business advisory council after the administration implemented the travel ban.Robert Iger, Chairman & CEO at The Walt Disney Company
As a matter of principle, I've resigned from the President's Council over the #ParisAgreement withdrawal.
As a matter of principle, I've resigned from the President's Council over the #ParisAgreement withdrawal.
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) June 1, 2017
Jeff Immelt, Chairman & CEO of General Electric
Disappointed with today’s decision on the Paris Agreement. Climate change is real. Industry must now lead and not depend on government.
Disappointed with today’s decision on the Paris Agreement. Climate change is real. Industry must now lead and not depend on government.
— Jeff Immelt (@JeffImmelt) June 1, 2017
Mark Benioff, Salesforce
Deeply disappointed by President's decision to withdraw from ParisAgreement. We will double our efforts to fight climate change.
Deeply disappointed by President's decision to withdraw from ParisAgreement. We will double our efforts to fight climate change. pic.twitter.com/cmCLf9CoVY
— Marc Benioff (@Benioff) June 1, 2017
Lloyd Blankfein, CEO of Goldman Sachs
Today's decision is a setback for the environment and for the U.S.'s leadership position in the world.
Today's decision is a setback for the environment and for the U.S.'s leadership position in the world. #ParisAgreement
— Lloyd Blankfein (@lloydblankfein) June 1, 2017
Dell
Climate change is adversely affecting our planet. It requires a sustained global focus on mitigation and adaptation. We will continue to work with our customers, communities and suppliers on a strong global approach to tackling the issue using our technologies, while continuing to take meaningful steps to manage our own greenhouse gas emissions footprint and environmental impact.
Statement from Dell on Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement pic.twitter.com/WDj5KrphB3
— Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel) June 1, 2017
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Only I can go back in time.
One man can’t stop our clean energy revolution. And one man can’t go back in time. Only I can do that. [...] Please Mr. President, choose the future.
Front page photo by MIT/EPAa,Shawn Thew
