Business call for plan on climate

Source: BBC

Global businesses have called for a legally-binding and comprehensive international deal on climate change.
A binding agreement on emissions reductions would encourage business to invest in low-carbon technologies, a statement from 150 businesses said.

The statement - backed by Prince Charles - will be sent to environment ministers and heads of state ahead of talks in Bali on climate change.

Nokia, Tesco, Lloyds TSB and Nike are among the 150 firms that made the call.

The signatories represent companies from Europe, the US, China and Australia.



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I don't know quite what to make of this. I like to think these businesses see the handwriting on the wall and recognize the need to address climate change now instead of later. But I can't help but have this nagging feeling that, realizing Il Duce is in the White House for another year and still maintains his "CO2 reductions should be voluntary" mantra, they can be perceived as being "green" knowing nothing will be done...

That is, assuming they're serious about the problem and not just slapping on a coat of quick-dry greenwash.

Not holding my breath here.

(for want of a better phrase) The CBI is asking for favorable regulations and "rewards" for such companies.

Looks like some enlightened self-interest, which ain't a bad thing.