In order to meet the climate
change challenge, companies
around the globe must improve
their carbon efficiency. Business
must become progressively less
dependent on carbon emissions.
The first step towards this is for
companies to measure carbon
emissions and these awards will
therefore also acknowledge
transparency. The winning
companies will also have
demonstrated that they have
reduced carbon emissions in their
operations when compared to
turnover and that they are more
carbon efficient than their peers.
Simon Thomas, Chief Executive
Trucost
Reducing the carbon intensity
of our way of life is one of the
greatest challenges of our time.
Technically and economically
practical solutions are within our
reach. Politically and
philosophically we have fallen far
behind. This prize can make a
contribution by both illustrating
and rewarding what is possible
even in the absence of galvanized
global action, in the hope that
others may be inspired and
encouraged to act now.
Rachel Kyte, Director of Environment
and Social Development,
IFC
Awards such as this are
critical to maintain the business
momentum to tackle climate
change. Businesses that act now
on tackling their own emissions
will create new opportunities
to support not just their bottom
line but in the development of
their brand and their overall
corporate reputation. These
awards will be significant given
their global reach and will play a
powerful role in sharing best
practice between business at
this important time.
Tom Delay, Chief Executive,
Carbon Trust
