Responsible public policy
Many companies have significant influence over national and international policymaking on climate change - and this will extend to government positions at the December 2015 UN climate change conference in Paris. The challenge is that this is conducted responsibly: with companies advocating strong action by governments on climate change rather than lobbying against it - either directly, or indirectly through business associations.
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Author: Jurist
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Author: Gwladys Fouche et Terje Solsvik, Les Echos (France)
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Author: Rob Davies, The Guardian
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Church investors to vote against boards of co's with poor polices on tax transparency, climate change & no female directors
Author: BBC
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Mapping the Renewable Energy Sector to the Sustainable Development Goals: Draft Atlas for Consultation
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EU: Council endorses measures requiring banks to disclose ESG-related financial risks
Author: EURACTIV.com
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