Mahindra Chairman Talks Green Growth

The speaker discusses their immediate acceptance to co-chair the Global Climate Action Summit, citing reasons such as national benefit, business opportunities, and personal motivation. They emphasize India's unwavering commitment to the Paris Agreement and highlight the country's advancements in solar energy. The speaker also stresses the importance of businesses contributing to climate solutions and expresses a personal desire to ensure a better world for future generations.

What was one of the reasons the speaker accepted the co-chair position at the Global Climate Action Summit?

• To oppose the Paris Agreement

• To support Governor Brown's climate leadership

• To promote US government policies

• To focus on Western countries' pressure

How does the speaker describe India's progress in solar energy?

• India has added as much solar capacity as several US states combined

• India has not made significant progress in solar energy

• India has surpassed the US in solar capacity

• India is the largest solar power country in the world

Why does the speaker believe businesses should be involved in climate change solutions?

• Businesses have no role in climate change

• Businesses can profit from ignoring climate change

• Businesses contributed to the problem and should help solve it

• Businesses should focus on traditional energy sources

What personal reason does the speaker give for supporting climate action?

• To increase company profits

• To ensure a better world for future generations

• To follow government mandates

• To gain political influence

What concern does the speaker express about the future if climate action is not taken?

• Businesses will thrive without change

• The world will become more prosperous

• Future generations will question our inaction

• Climate change will have no impact