Climate change is forcing companies of all sizes to rethink the way they do business.. to find ways to sustain growth in a low, rather than high, carbon economy.
RICHARD SHARMAN, KPMG Carbon Advisory Group
News
Cities act against climate change and boost investment
Published on 12 December 2007
A new report shows how cities can boost investment and help address climate change.
Electrolux urges EU to offer cash for buyers of green white goods
Published on 12 December 2007
(Guardian) Electrolux, the Swedish home appliance maker, is calling on the EU to offer consumers cash and fiscal incentives to dispose of their "gas-guzzling" fridge-freezers, washing machines and dishwashers and switch to more energy-efficient models as part of its ambitious plans to combat climate change.
More than half of Amazon will be lost by 2030, report warns
Published on 12 December 2007
(Guardian) Climate change could speed up the large-scale destruction of the Amazon rainforest and bring the "point of no return" much closer than previously thought, conservationists warned today.
Veto of US energy measure is raised as a possibility
Published on 12 December 2007
(NY Times) The White House has raised last-minute concerns over regulation of automobile emissions and fuel economy that aides said Tuesday could lead to a presidential veto of the energy bill now before Congress.
Bali day 8: financing adaptation in developing countries
Published on 11 December 2007
Decisions made on financing adaptation and carbon capture and storage.
Al Gore accepts Nobel Peace Prize with call to “act boldly, decisively and quickly”
Published on 11 December 2007
Former US Vice-President Al Gore collected the Nobel Peace Prize on Monday with another urgent call for world leaders to act immediately.
Innovation is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, DuPont leader says
Published on 11 December 2007
(CSRwire) DuPont participates in United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali.
Leaders push for a new global climate change framework at Bali Global Business Day
Published on 11 December 2007
Some 350 representatives from companies, governments and NGOs converged to demonstrate business commitment to mitigating climate change.
Alcoa spending $22 million to double recycling capability
Published on 11 December 2007
(Enviornmental Leader) Alcoa breaks new ground with can recycling.
Barroso seeks to end EU row over car emissions
Published on 11 December 2007
(Reuters) European Commission President steps in to try to resolve a row between industry and environment commissioners over fining car makers.
