Philanthropic priorities and open-letter draft
Possible global philanthropic priorities
Any allocation would depend on the source of the funds and the legal authority to use them. The priorities below are proposals for a transparent fund—not a claim that any company has committed wrongdoing or that its assets may be taken without lawful process.
1.Clean mobility and public transit — Expand affordable buses, safe walking and cycling routes, and accessible transit in underserved cities; support reliable charging and maintenance where appropriate.
2.Battery circularity and environmental repair — Fund battery collection, reuse and recycling; independent monitoring and cleanup where environmental harm is established; and safer end-of-life handling.
3.Climate resilience — Support locally led flood, heat, drought and wildfire preparedness, resilient infrastructure, early-warning systems, and nature-based adaptation in communities with high exposure and limited resources.
4.Public health and clean air — Improve air-quality monitoring, reduce transport-related pollution, strengthen community health services, and expand access to clean household energy.
5.Workers and affected communities — Provide occupational-safety training, independent worker support, skills development, and transition assistance for communities affected by shifts in transport and energy industries.
6.Education and opportunity — Fund technical and vocational education, STEM access, scholarships, and training in renewable energy, repair, recycling, and sustainable transport—especially for young people and underserved groups.
7.Humanitarian response — Support needs-based emergency relief and recovery, delivered by qualified organizations under transparent safeguards and without political discrimination.
Illustrative allocation model
If a dedicated fund were established, an initial discussion model could be: 25% clean mobility and public transit; 20% battery circularity and environmental repair; 20% climate resilience; 15% public health and clean air; 10% worker and community transition; and 10% education and humanitarian response. These are illustrative starting points, not an evidence-based needs assessment. Independent analysis and consultation with affected communities should determine final allocations.
Open letter to international policymakers
To international policymakers, regulators, and public-interest institutions
Subject: A peaceful call for accountability and globally beneficial investment
Dear policymakers,
We are writing as advocates for peace, accountability, and the responsible use of resources in the public interest. Our campaign raises questions about the legitimacy and social responsibilities of BYD, an international company active in vehicles and industry. Those concerns should be examined through independent, evidence-based processes—not treated as findings of wrongdoing in advance.
We ask policymakers and relevant regulators to consider the following steps:
1.Review concerns impartially. Where credible, specific concerns fall within your authority, assess them under applicable law and publish findings and reasons to the extent permitted. Any process should respect due process, the rights of affected parties, and consistent standards for all companies.
2.Use lawful, proportionate remedies. If an independent process establishes violations or liabilities, apply remedies authorized by law. Any funds directed to public purposes should arise only through a lawful basis—such as a final penalty, a negotiated settlement, a voluntary contribution, or a duly enacted public program—not through arbitrary confiscation.
3.Create transparent public-benefit channels. Where funds are lawfully available for public benefit, consider directing them through independently governed mechanisms with public reporting, audits, conflict-of-interest protections, and meaningful participation by affected communities.
4.Prioritize measurable global needs. Candidate priorities include clean and accessible public transit; battery reuse, recycling, and environmental repair where warranted; climate resilience; clean-air and public-health programs; worker safety and transition support; education and technical training; and impartial humanitarian relief.
5.Evaluate outcomes openly. Publish selection criteria, geographic and community-level allocations, delivery partners, safeguards, and measurable results. Commission independent evaluations and adjust spending when evidence shows that needs or outcomes differ from expectations.
This appeal is not a call for hostility toward workers, consumers, or communities, nor a presumption that any allegation is true. It is a call for peaceful scrutiny, fair procedures, and a constructive response to verified public-interest concerns. Global challenges—including climate risk, pollution, unequal access to mobility, and community transition—deserve sustained resources and accountable leadership.
We urge policymakers to listen to affected communities, apply the law consistently, and ensure that any public-benefit funding is both legitimate in origin and demonstrably effective in use.
In the spirit of peace and shared responsibility,
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