Allen et al. (2024a) present an insightful and comprehensive analysis of the role multinationals (MNEs) can play in tackling worldwide climate change challenges. Acknowledging that this role is complex and multifaceted, they pay special attention to the financing of climate change initiatives and the unique advantages MNEs have in this regard. I reflect on Allen et al.’s key arguments and proposals and their underlying assumptions, which I found to be overly optimistic on multiple grounds. The common denominator in the range of issues and questions I raise is the challenge of coordinating collective action – either among nation-states, MNEs, NGOs, or some combination thereof – on what is inherently a global-scale issue. I conclude by outlining a future research agenda.

Allen 等人 （2024a） 对跨国公司 （MNE） 在应对全球气候变化挑战中可以发挥的作用进行了深刻而全面的分析。他们认识到这一角色是复杂和多方面的，因此特别关注气候变化倡议的融资以及跨国企业在这方面的独特优势。我反思了 Allen 等人的关键论点和建议及其基本假设，我发现这些假设在多个方面都过于乐观。我提出的一系列问题和疑问的共同点是，就本质上是一个全球性问题协调集体行动的挑战——无论是在民族国家、跨国企业、非政府组织之间，还是它们的某种组合。最后，我概述了未来的研究议程。