--- title: The Paris Climate Agreement description: Read a letter to Melink employees from Steve Melink, addressing President's Trump announcement on the Paris Climate Agreement. image: https://blog.melinkcorp.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Children%20running%20on%20meadow%20at%20sunset%20double%20exposure.jpeg --- - [Services](https://melinkcorp.com/services/) - - - [Services Overview](https://melinkcorp.com/services/) - [Building Commissioning](https://melinkcorp.com/services/building-commissioning/) - [Test, Adjust & Balance](https://melinkcorp.com/services/test-adjust-and-balance/) - [Test, Adjust & Balance FAQs](https://melinkcorp.com/services/test-adjust-balance-faqs/) - - #### Why we do what we do “We’ll build a 7 figure new store and we’ll fight with the A/C or negative air pressure for months or years, all because the equipment was never set up properly, causing problems that extend for the life of the building. 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Hi Everyone, I am sure you heard that President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord, and some of you may be wondering what the impact will be for Melink and other like-minded leaders in the clean energy age. The answer is none. No impact, zero, zilch, nada! Our commitment is unequivocal. We are not less steadfast — we are more steadfast in the face of bad politics and fake news. We have to be because our U.S. and global economy, security, health, and environment depend on it. [Climate change](https://blog.melinkcorp.com/blog/climate-change-a-moral-imperative), in particular, is a growing risk and threat that we must fight today and not after it becomes too late. Our children and future generations will see this as our ultimate legacy. The Paris Climate Agreement was signed by almost 200 countries. It is supported by many of the largest and most successful companies in the U.S. including Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, GE, P&G, Bank of America, Walt Disney, Pacific gas & Electric, Salesforce, 3M, Citigroup, Corning, Coca-Cola, Goldman Sachs, Dow Chemical, Johnson & Jonson, Morgan Stanley, Tesla, Unilever, and many others. This is not about jobs in Pittsburgh verses Paris. This is infinitely larger. And, hence, we will continue our good work to ensure we end up on the right side of history. Science and data will lead us, not rhetoric and short term thinking. We are a medium-sized company, but our leadership and influence is critical in our state, industry, and the local communities in which we live. Thanks for living our mission and sharing this journey with me. Back to work, Steve Melink   ![Steve Melink](https://blog.melinkcorp.com/hubfs/Steve%20Melink%20Suit.jpg) #### About [Steve Melink](https://blog.melinkcorp.com/blog/author/smelink) Steve Melink is the founder of Melink Corporation. Steve is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio and holds a BSME degree from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Duke University. He is past president of the U.S. Green Building Council - Cincinnati Chapter; board member of Ohio Advanced Energy Economy; and former board member of Green Umbrella and Green Energy Ohio. 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