The business call for action has received royal support
3rd December 2007
BBC News reports, ‘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 within The Bali Communique,that made the call. The signatories represent companies from Europe, the US, China and Australia.
