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“On climate and clean energy, government sets the international framework, and the private sector uses that framework to do what it does best: innovate, create, and drive global progress.” quote by Tom Steyer
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“On climate and clean energy, government sets the international framework, and the private sector uses that framework to do what it does best: innovate, create, and drive global progress.”

Tom Steyer

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Source Speech: Climate Summit, 2022

Governments set global rules; private firms innovate within them to advance clean energy.

In simple terms: Governments create rules, businesses innovate.

Key Takeaway

Leverage policy to drive sustainable innovation.

Themes

climate policy innovation

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

persuasive inspirational

When to use this quote

  • energy startups
  • policy advocacy
  • corporate sustainability
  • international trade

Key Concepts

economics environmental science

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can policy balance guidance and flexibility?
  • What incentives best spur private clean‑energy breakthroughs?
A Different Perspective

Regulation can stifle creativity if too rigid.

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