Ben & Jerry’s partners with Sierra Club on a goal to power the U.S. with 100 percent renewable energy

Vermont — Ben & Jerry’s and Sierra Club are partnering to advance a shared goal of powering the US with 100 percent clean and renewable energy.

October’s partnership will consist of a joint social media initiative and hosted events at 12 Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops across the country. People will be asked to share their thoughts with Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 campaign on the importance of protecting the health of communities and advancing local clean energy solutions in response to the climate crisis.

The partnership kicked off earlier this summer in Burlington, Vermont, which is Ben & Jerry’s hometown and one of six cities already powered by 100 percent renewable energy. Cities across the US are leading an equitable and just transition off fossil fuels; today, more than 130 cities and 7 states have committed to power themselves with 100 percent clean energy.

Ben & Jerry’s partnership with the Sierra Club is part of the company’s ongoing advocacy for climate justice.

“We have a long history of fighting for climate justice and looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of our business,” said Chris Miller, Ben & Jerry’s Global Social Mission Manager. “As a food company that sources ingredients from all around the world, climate change is already impacting our business. We and the Sierra Club understand the urgency of this moment. We truly do not have time to waste.”

“Hundreds of communities all over the US are taking action to build a cleaner and more equitable energy economy. We know that solar and wind power are cheaper and healthier than fossil fuels, and together we are focusing on homegrown solutions to our climate crisis. City by city, scoop by scoop, we’re ready for 100 percent clean, renewable energy, ” said Jodie Van Horn, director of the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 campaign.

“Ben & Jerry’s shares Sierra Club’s vision of having communities where everyone benefits from clean energy. With this partnership, we hope to sustain the growing clean energy conversation and encourage community members and ice cream aficionados to use their voices in support of local climate solutions.”