First Movers Coalition Impact Brief 2026

Conclusion In its first four years of existence, the First Movers Coalition has generated considerable momentum. It has welcomed more than 100 members – who have collectively made more than 125 commitments across seven critical sectors – and assembled a community of 14 government partners with whom it is deepening regional engagement and helping to match demand with supply. This rapid growth underscores the unique value of FMC as a platform for ambitious corporate action and transformative climate leadership. The five years remaining until the 2030 commitment deadline will be pivotal for determining FMC’s impact. Substantial work is still required to achieve the ambitious targets, set by the coalition’s members, that will genuinely and permanently transform these sectors. The path forward is undeniably challenging. Nevertheless, FMC members have consistently reaffirmed their commitments and ambition levels, collectively signalling their readiness to confront these difficulties head-on. FMC, as an initiative, remains fully committed to supporting its members to deliver on their ambition. This includes by facilitating access to suppliers with the lowest emissions profiles, addressing market complexities and engaging with policy-makers to develop enabling regulatory environments for supportive policies.Going forward, FMC will intensify efforts to help its members navigate complex market landscapes through, among other endeavours, leveraging innovative market mechanisms such as book- and-claim and alternative chain-of-custody models, deepening regional engagement to better align global corporate demand with local policy landscapes, working with certification and standardization frameworks, and fostering collaborative infrastructure and financing solutions among stakeholders. FMC’s clear vision and established track record provide a robust platform for addressing evolving challenges. As a time-bound initiative with a 2030 horizon, FMC stands ready to not simply maintain but amplify its ambition, continuing to attract committed corporate stakeholders dedicated to meaningful climate action. The already- demonstrated ability of the coalition to deliver credible market signals, foster collaboration and support practical implementation provides strong confidence in FMC’s capability to achieve its transformational goals. First Movers Coalition Impact Brief 15