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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ShareAction warns of risks to investors of corporate lobbying on climate change
Author: ShareAction
FTSE 100 companies’ membership of trade associations that have lobbied against progressive climate policies puts their investors at risk, says ShareAction in an investor briefing…It is based on independent research conducted by the Policy Studies...
- Related in-depth areas: Responsible public policy
- Related companies: Shell
Shell leaves American Legislative Exchange Council over criticisms of lobbying group blocking climate action
Author: Cole Mellino, EcoWatch
“Shell Dumps ALEC as Oil Giant Prepares to Drill in Arctic”, 8 Aug 2015...
L’Oréal USA to join business coalition advocating for clean energy policies
Author: Meg Wilcox, Ceres (USA)
“L’Oréal USA Deepens Commitment to Action on Climate Change”, 16 Jul 2015...
- Related in-depth areas: Responsible public policy
- Related companies: eBay General Mills L'Oreal Nike
Expert workshop report: "Corporate Action for Climate Justice & Human Rights"
Author: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
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- Related in-depth areas: Adaptation Mitigation Responsible public policy
- Related companies: McDonald's Nestlé
Interview: Mary Robinson says responsible corporate decision making can help avoid negative human rights impacts linked to climate change
Author: Germana Canzi, Road to Paris
“Q&A with Mary Robinson: What is climate justice?” , 29 Jul 2015...
- Related in-depth areas: Adaptation Latest news on Pacific Business & Human Rights Mitigation Responsible public policy
Intl. Energy Agency chief economist says fossil fuel companies risk wasting billions by not taking action on climate change
Author: Damian Carrington, Guardian (UK)
“Fossil fuel firms risk wasting billions by ignoring climate change, says IEA”, 9 Jul 2015...
- Related in-depth areas: Mitigation Responsible public policy
- Related companies: ExxonMobil Glencore Peabody Energy
Report by Union of Concerned Scientists says fossil fuel industry "knowingly worked to deceive public about realities & risks of climate change"
UN report says Australian govt. is a "free-rider" on climate change, revoking carbon tax & blocking climate action
Author: Clancy Wright, Independent Australia
“Australia now a rogue middle-power under Abbott”, 9 July 2015...
- Related in-depth areas: Mitigation Responsible public policy
6 steps for business to achieve economic growth & carbon emissions reduction targets
Author: Nicolette Bartlett, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability leadership, on BusinessGreen
"What can businesses learn from the New Climate Economy report?", 7 Jul 2015...
- Related in-depth areas: Mitigation Responsible public policy
Mo Ibrahim & Unilever CEO Paul Polman call for joint efforts by govts. & businesses to fight climate change & poverty
Author: Mo Ibrahim and Paul Polman, on CNN
"There is a way to end poverty - bring governments and businesses together",...
- Related in-depth areas: Responsible public policy
- Related companies: Celtel Unilever