Under Armour Inc. CEO Kevin Plank has joined a chorus of other business executives criticizing President Donald Trump’s plans to pull the U. S. out of the Paris climate accord. “We at Under Armour are disappointed…
“We at Under Armour are disappointed by the Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement as climate change continues to threaten our planet, our cities and our economies, ” Plank said in a statement Friday. “Climate change is real and must be taken seriously by our business community, our customers, our neighbors and our elected officials.”
The accord represents a collective effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the world. A total of 196 countries committed to the deal in 2015.
“I believe in keeping one’s word and doing everything possible to execute on our commitments, ” Plank said.
Trump said on Thursday that the deal imposed unfair environmental standards on U. S. businesses and workers and he wants to negotiate a better deal.
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