What We
Stand For
Our Story
Launched by Mike Bloomberg in 2022, Beyond Petrochemicals is a Bloomberg Philanthropies campaign that aims to stop the rapid expansion of over 100 new U.S. petrochemical facilities.
Leading the movement
See our progress in reducing air pollution, restoring communities, and protecting the environment.
How we’ll get there
We are building on the long-standing and emerging efforts led by frontline communities to stop the petrochemical industry.
Grassroots & Litigation
Support frontline advocates that are leading the effort — in their communities and in court — to stop petrochemical expansion.
Data & Research
Fund groundbreaking studies to deliver essential research and real-time monitoring for effective, data-driven decisions.
Policy & Advocacy
Engage decision-makers at every level to educate about the harms of petrochemical pollution and advance policies that put people over pollution.
Narrative Shift
Change the narrative to center the people leading the movement for a better future — and reduce demand for plastic and other petrochemical products.
Our Partners
Our over 50 partners are leading the fight against toxic petrochemical facilities in their communities.
Moving Beyond pollution
Building on the success of the Beyond Coal campaign, Bloomberg Philanthropies has made key investments to transition the U.S. away from fossil fuels, reduce emissions, and stop the expansion of the petrochemical industry.
Beyond Coal
In 2011, Mike Bloomberg partnered with Sierra Club in the Beyond Coal campaign, which has delivered the greatest carbon emissions reduction in U.S. history, with over two-thirds of coal plants in the U.S. retired or proposed to retire since the start of the campaign.
Beyond Carbon
Beyond Carbon was launched in 2019 to advance the clean energy transition and move the U.S. towards a 100% clean energy economy. One of the largest philanthropic efforts to fight the climate crisis in the U.S., Beyond Carbon is working to help retire all remaining U.S. coal plants by 2030, block proposed gas plants, and support states and climate leaders to pass strong clean energy policies.