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Quote I firmly believe that the engagement of the business sector in fighting climate change is crucial. Quote
YVO DE BOER, UNFCCC Executive Secretary

Climate Action - Assisting business towards carbon neutrality

News

The real business of sustainaility: 10 points from the green gurus

Published on 25 November 2007
Nine green business and branding gurus give advice to help sift the greenwash from the truly green.

Hall of shame: which companies are the worst polluters?

Published on 25 November 2007
(The Guardian) The Guardian’s Green List outlines which of the 10 largest companies on the globe are the best and worst for CO2 emissions.

Consumers will pay premium for a great reputation

Published on 25 November 2007
Well over half of consumers will pay a premium to the company they believe has the best reputation, even if they can buy a product or service cheaper elsewhere, a new survey published by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reveals.

New carbon standard guarantees environmental integrity and transparency for global offset market

Published on 25 November 2007
A new global carbon offset standard has just been launched at the London Stock Exchange boosting business, consumer and government confidence in the voluntary carbon market.

The City sees opportunities in financing the poor

Published on 25 November 2007
Report from Forum for the Future confirms commercial interest in microfinance growing at an unprecedented rate.

Green or greedy?

Published on 25 November 2007
(The Guardian) Should we believe a multinational that depends on fossils fuels and mining when it says it will take action on global warming?

Farmers upset over mining company’s plans to produce ethanol

Published on 25 November 2007
(Mineweb) The Central Africa Mining and Exploration Company (CAMEC) is getting into the biofuel manufacturing business, much to the consternation of Mozambique farmers which will compete with the company for water.

New publication explores product policy and eco-efficiency

Published on 25 November 2007
The latest publication from the International Council on Mining and Metals explores the relationship between recycling, eco-efficiency and product policy.

Sustainable mining pays as banks penalise bad practice

Published on 25 November 2007
(Mineweb) Pressure is high on mining companies to act sustainably, not in the least to quality for finance.

New global climate change study focuses on ICT industry

Published on 23 November 2007
Independent study will assess current carbon impacts of the ICT sector and analyse  ICTs’ role in catalyzing transformation to a low-carbon economy.