"Stakeholders of our environment - politicians, economic and social entities, all people - are accountable for our environment."

Dr. Carsten Witt

President, ACTANOL Renewable Technologies GmbH

“It’s time to take a proactive approach to responsible, efficient business practices. Global warming is a unique challenge in today’s modern, complex, global manufacturing processes. Actio has spent the last 10 years developing a software platform to analyze and track the chemical footprint of products in manufacturing, supply chains, distribution, and beyond. As such, Actio proudly stands behind the Copenhagen Communiqué. It's another strong step, taken by forward-thinking businesses, towards social responsibility and transitioning to a low-carbon, low-SVHC, low-VOC global economy.”

Russell McCann

President and CEO, Actio Corporation

“There is a strong business case for taking action to tackle climate risks, but the case for action goes well beyond this.  Climate change is simply the greatest environmental challenge that mankind faces, and one that must be addressed, and as a matter of urgency.  As the world’s largest pure design consultancy tackling climate change is becoming an integral part of our approach to business, and we recognised that we have to act as advocates to all our stakeholders as to the need for action.  ”  

Mr Ken Dalton

Group Chief Executive, AECOM

"There are 3 crises in the world today: financial crisis, a crisis in confidence and climate change. Green is the way forward - which will help us find innovative ways of responding to the first 2 crisis while meeting the demands of our citizens and ultimately drive growth. We need a definition of success. Let’s end the bickering and get things done."

Ben Verwaayen

CEO, Alcatel-Lucent

"In our region Anglian Water is on the frontline against climate change. The impacts are likely to hit us hard, given our below average rainfall, predictions of more severe weather patterns, rising sea levels and coastal erosion. “We are working hard to help protect our customers and the environment across the region, so it is absolutely essential to achieve success at Copenhagen. Anglian Water was one of the first companies to sign the Communiqué and expectations for success are high."

Johnson Cox

CEO, Anglian Water

"Cities account for over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and I am proud that Arup is supporting the C40 and the Clinton Climate Initiative with our expertise in sustainable integrated development. While positive measures to reduce carbon emissions are already underway, even greater results could be achieved with a more coordinated approach to low-carbon city development. Copenhagen can secure this by creating conditions for change, starting with a global emissions cap."

Philip Dilley

Chairman, Arup

"It is important that we think global BUT also promote local. We need to get back to the days of working with products that are sustainable to our environment. We have gone greener yes, but it is the right way. We import millions of plastic bags that are going to cause the same problems as the plastic bags they were handing out in the first place. Why not use all the resources we have at our disposal right here. My company has taken on the task of recycling all the jute sacks that are imported into this country with organic coffee beans by converting them into carry bags for grocery and daily use bags. NOT SENDING THEM TO LANDFILL."

Jessica D'Silva

Owner, Avani Creations Inc.

"Whilst global warming is a complex process to analyse, there is little doubt that human driven, high carbon, economic growth is a factor that we need to bring under control. There is ample evidence that a low-carbon economy can be achieved through the right deployment of existing or emerging technologies and this whole process of mitigation and adaptation will fuel a new wave of qualitative and environment friendly economic growth. AXA are proud to be members of the group of companies who have developed The Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change."

Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet

CEO, AXA Insurance

"I have signed the Copenhagen Communiqué because implementing a robust long-term framework is essential in driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. This will provide a platform to enhance Barclays contribution to addressing climate change, which is in the best interests of our clients, our people and our shareholders."

Marcus Agius

Chairman, Barclays

“As world market leader in project- and heavy lift cargo shipping Beluga Shipping takes over responsibility for core business activities but environmental issues as well. Within the international shipping industry and the logistics sector the reduction of CO2 emissions is a common goal to be achieved by every player within the value chain. Not only with regard to the Copenhagen conference, but as an important issue to be addressed on a global scale by all enterprises. Our own research and innovation division together with renowned scientists within the centre for maritime research in the city of Elsfleth develop innovative technologies and run future-oriented projects with a strong focus on the challenges climate change poses to each individual in these times.”

Niels Stolberg

CEO, Beluga Shipping

"I signed the Communique on behalf of British Airways because we believe Copenhagen can make a real difference and specifically can enable the aviation industry to play its full part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change."

Willie Walsh

Chief Executive, British Airways

“I am signing the Copenhagen Communiqué on behalf of Bullfrog Power because we believe that governments alone are not sufficient to make Copenhagen a success – citizens and business must also take a leadership role. Bullfrog and our customers are helping reshape the electricity landscape in Canada in order to increase the development of clean, renewable power. We also believe that cleantech will be one of the economic drivers of the 21st century, and the sooner we have a strong framework to guide climate policy, the better it will be not only for the environment but also for the Canadian economy.”

Tom Heintzman

President, Bullfrog Power

"Tangible progress is being made within the engineering community to develop the affordable solutions required to reduce emissions from the world’s developed and developing cities. As engineers and consultants working in the built environment, we believe that everyone within the industry, without exception, has a responsibility to strive for demonstrably sustainable development. However, unless global leaders create a long lasting sense of urgency to implement these measures on a wide scale, it will all be simply too late.

The consequences of further climate change do not bear thinking about. Therefore Buro Happold wholeheartedly supports the Copenhagen Communiqué and is looking for some bold commitments to be made and enforced at Copenhagen."
 

 Rod Macdonald

Chairman, Buro Happold

"Climate change is an issue that surpasses all borders, natural environments and peoples. It is clear that ambitious steps and a collaborative approach must be taken by governments, companies and organizations to establish and follow through on ambitious targets, while discovering innovative approaches to act responsibly with goals of improving our long term organizational sustainability and in helping to create a world where we can act in harmony - rather than a focus on 'doing less bad'."

Wesley Gee

Board Member, Canadian Baha'i Business Forum

“Climate Change is arguably one of the biggest threats to mankind. Organisations like Capgemini have a responsibility to reduce their impact on the environment and we’re applying our business transformation skills to navigate our own journey towards becoming a more sustainable business. Of course, sustainability is not just what we do within Capgemini. It’s also about how we contribute to, and help to shape, the conversation with other organisations. This can be helping our clients meet their own sustainability challenges and objectives or engaging with industry forums and non-governmental organisations. Signing-up to the Copenhagen Communique is a natural extension of how we are building a sustainable future, together.”

Ms Christine Hodgson

CEO Technology Services North West Europe and Chair of Capgemini UK's Sustainability Board, Capgemini

"I signed the Communique because I wanted to send an uneqivocal message to governments that businesses around the world want them to take a lead in setting fair and ambitious targets at Copenhagen."

Jane Burston

Director, Carbon Retirement Ltd

"I’ve signed the Communiqué on behalf of Centrica because we are strongly committed to playing a full part in the transition to a low-carbon energy future."

Sam Laidlaw

CEO, Centrica plc

"As a responsible manufacturer we are sensitive to our impact on the environment and by extension our potential effect on climate change. We have attempted to minimise any impact through the choices we have made whilst developing our manufacturing capabilities, paying particular attention to how we consume energy as a business. The steps we have taken, including establishing our "Green Roof", mean that we have reduced our energy needs and our costs which is good for the environment and good for business."

Longqian Pan

CEO & Chairman, Chervon Ltd

“I’ve signed the Communiqué on behalf of Clarity International because we are convinced that the planet needs to reduce its carbon footprint and this can only be achieved if everyone plays a part and business leads the way. Many companies need to put a more defined green strategy in place, the Copenhagen Communiqué is key to find solutions to the environmental challenges.”

Francesco Furnari

CEO, Clarity International

“It is the ambition of Climate Neutral Group: a 100% climate-neutral world. Following on that, I feel it as my responsibility to inspire and motivate other companies to sign the Communiqué for a strong, global agreement in Copenhagen. With this agreement we can accomplish the mission of Climate Neutral Group: to help as many companies as possible to do business in a climate-neutral way and to develop climate-neutral products and services for their customers.”

Renë Toet

Managing Director, Climate Neutral Group

"I believe that any agreement from Copenhagen will have an accelerating effect similar to the Kyoto Protocol on the development of government policy on climate change issues with consequential impacts on local businesses. It is important for Governments to work with business and other stakeholders to carefully consider the implications of a new post-Kyoto agreement and to develop local policy responses which are measured, realistic and meaningful."

Andrew Brandler

Chief Executive Officer, CLP Holdings Limited

"At Coca-Cola, we understand that people judge us not only on the content and quality of our beverages, but also on the content and quality of our character. Nothing speaks louder about our character than the way we treat people, communities and the planet we all share. We’ve signed the Communiqué because we believe we must work together to find solutions to climate change."

Muhtar Kent

Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company

"Copenhagen is about the biggest business deal in history and I want to make sure those with the ability to deliver change understand where OUR priorities lie and to represent us with integrity and with leadership."

David Connor

Managing Director, Coethica Limited

"It has been extraordinary to see the level of support that has come in from the international business community for The Copenhagen Communiqué – from companies in the developed and developing world, across all sectors, ranging from the world’s largest companies and best-known brands, to small and medium sized enterprises. If it is possible for such a variety of companies to agree on the basic shape of an ambitious, robust and equitable global deal on climate change – surely it should now be possible for the world's governments to do the same?"

Craig Bennett

Co-Director, The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders' Group on Climate Change

Deputy Director, University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership

"The Corporate Responsibility Interface Centre (CRIC) is an ethical-ecological investment association with the objective of supporting responsible investments and giving capital investors concrete assistance for integrating cultural, ecological and social criteria into their investments. Incorporating aspects of Climate Change into investment decisions is a particularly important contribution to sustainable development."

Dr. Klaus Gabriel

Chairman, Corporate Responsibility Interface Centre

“We are not prepared to cope with upcoming environmental disruptions. In many parts of the world we will see more and more disruptions that effects the economy and peoples lives. We will see more of this in the western economy as well. To operate in a sustainable world and create value for the future we signed the Communique.”

Dr. Niek Hoek

Chairman, Delta Lloyd Groep

"Our company believes in protecting the environment for a better future, and by signing we will not only be supporting a coordinated response to climate change, but will also benefit by receiving the latest information and developments in this field."

Avinash Rai

CEO, Devgiri Exports

"I signed the communique because of growing importance of climate change issues at the global level. If the world leaders failed to support and develop a rational strategy to address these issues, the future of our next generations will be in jeopardy. Therefore, I beleive that it is our collective responsibility to address the climate change related issues and develop adaptation and mitigation strategies with a long-term vision to protect mother Earth. I wish the leaders participating in the Copenhagen Conference to demonstrate a real committment to address the climate change issues without any bias of being developing or developed states."

Azhar Qureshi

CEO, Eco-Conservation Initiatives - ECI

"4 months away from the critical Copenhagen meeting, and in times of unprecedented economic uncertainty, it is critical that business leaders step up, to confirm that they will be ready to support the new regulations that political leaders will take."

Pierre-Francois Thaler

Co-President, EcoVadis

"Eden Ventures is fully supportive of the Copenhagen Communique as business needs to unite and show consensus in support of an ambitious deal in Copenhagen. Business needs certainty and a strong deal will provide the certainty to help us choose the correct carbon framed investments & low carbon opportunities. Beyond the Global Business Day which is held as a side event at the UNFCCC organsied by WBCSD and ICC, there are few opportunities for the business to show a united voice. Billions of dollars are needed NOW to invest in renewable energy; modernizing power sectors; energy efficient technologies and coming up with transportation geared towards tomorrow's needs. Now is our time to speak..get involved."

Ciara Shannon

CEO, Eden Ventures

"To actively tackle climate change, it is time to act now. As EU CLG underlines, delay is not an option. But, in order to pragmatically solve this problem, an effective overarching climate deal which sets objectives, targets and investments is fundamental. At Enel, we strongly believe global warming is something which can be defeated but it is necessary to address the climate change crisis internationally and, in line with G8 commitments, to make global unprecedented investments in renewable energies, energy efficiency as well as in new clean technologies like Carbon Capture and Storage and nuclear."

Francesco Giorgianni

Head of Institutional Affairs, Enel SpA

"For over 25 years Energetics has been working with businesses in Australia to identify opportunities to mitigate carbon pollution. Time after time these efforts to drive down emissions have delivered cost savings, new efficiencies, innovative business practices and enhanced reputations. We believe that in tackling the challenges of climate change, businesses can unlock new value at the bottom line whilst contributing to the world wide effort to reverse the build up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Energetics is proud to support the Copenhagen Communique as a call for clear, decisive action on climate change."

Tony Cooper

Chief Executive Officer, Energetics

"Because we believe it is time for like-minded organisations to focus on the opportunities available in new markets, new industries and new jobs. We are keen to see a project based approach emerge with energy, materials and resources efficiency; terrestrial and biosequestration of carbon ('legacy' atmospheric carbon and point source emissions); renewable energy fuelling minerals processing and manufacturing as well as electricity supply; and much smarter cities and transport systems, all being linked to tackling climate change at the same time as the converging threats of peak oil, peak soil/food, and ocean acidification. The private sector has innovation in technology but to leverage the necessary investment a policy framework is critically important."

Fiona Wain

CEO, Environment Business Australia

"Of all the environmental and energy issues supported by EnviroTech, climate change is the most compelling and encompassing. The Copenhagen Communique is our company's way of joining a global community committed to seeing all business activities through the lens of climate change."

Dr Douglas Crawford-Brown

Scientific Principle, Envirotech

"Tackling climate change requires a shift of capital on a massive scale from high-carbon to low-carbon technologies. This can be done – but only if governments set clear targets and policies, providing investors like us with the confidence to put money into companies providing solutions. The Copenhagen Communiqué is the clearest message yet that business needs strong climate policy, and needs it now."

Alain Grisay,

Chief Executive Officer, F&C

"Each country, each company and each individual needs to make a contribution to combating climate change. Russia has already expressed its full commitment. But the challenge is so huge that it is clear to us in Russia that we cannot go it alone. Russian business leaders, in collaboration with our colleagues and counterparts from all over the world, need to pool our ideas and resources in order to ensure a truly sustainable future."

Sergey Generalov

President of Industrial Investors and CEO, Fesco

"When producing products from the world’s precious natural and renewable resources like forests, the only logical choice is to think green. It has become abundantly clear to Canadian forestry companies that an innovative, sustainably-managed industry can have a profoundly positive impact on climate change. That’s why our Association members have met Kyoto GHG reduction targets 10 times over and have committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2015. No small feat, but in our view, essential to the health of the planet."

Avrim Lazar

President and CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada

“Encouraging practical, measurable and significant ways to improve our climate is incredibly important. If a growing number of companies act on the principles outlined by the Copenhagen Communiqué, we will enhance the health and economic development of communities throughout the globe. Our team at Foster Health understands that a healthier climate will produce a healthier people and we are hear to help create this change.”

Dr. Linda Allison

CEO, Foster Health Inc.

"South Africa is going through its major new electricity capacity development programme. As a country, we have a chance to use this event to set a new moral and practical example of how sustainable energy can be implemented to advance our interest and protect the future for all human kind. Our company has decided, with or without Copenhagen, to support clean and renewable energy to replace our planned coal generation power plants. The Copenhagen Communique, if implemented, would make our work that much easier by providing the global platform, understanding and, most critically, financial and technical resources to accelerate clean energy. This is why I signed the Communique."

Dr. Enos Banda

CEO, Freetel Capital (Pty) Ltd

"G2Events has signed the Communiqué to underscore our commitment to virtual event technologies, which help reduce CO2 emissions produced by the worldwide meeting business. Our Sustainability Virtual Summits (www.SustainabilityVirtualSummits.com) don’t just talk about these technological developments – they employ a virtual event platform and Telepresence to reduce our carbon footprint."

Mark Barounos

CEO, G2 Events Inc 

“Signing the Copenhagen Communiqué makes good business sense for Genomatica because we offer solutions that will allow the chemical industry to dramatically reduce its energy intensity and climate change impact, while at the same time delivering improved profitability.  We believe a stable and clear climate policy will unleash more low-carbon innovation and business growth.  A fair and strong climate agreement is the right thing to do.” 

Christophe Schilling

CEO, Genomatica

"Everyone is busy asking what the potential cost of taking care of the planet is... what is the potential cost of not doing it? It is the single biggest challenge. We need to get on with it. I and my fellow business leaders need to show our support for the Copenhagen Communiqué and demand that a deal is reached by world leaders that responds realistically to the magnitude and urgency of the catastrope we face. The world cannot wait any longer!"

Peter Walls

CEO, Gentoo Group

“GFA Consulting Group has been a strong advocate of global carbon reduction for almost a decade. We believe a global low carbon economy is achievable if there are fair and efficient global implementing mechanisms in place. We need to act now to put the right policies to work. The business sector can and will respond positively to the right policy framework. GFA is committed to support "The Copenhagen Communiqué.”

Cristoph Schaefer-Kehnert

Managing Director, GFA Consulting

“I believe that the world is facing a deepening crisis. It is up to business leaders to make a commitment to reduce energy consumption and reverse the effects of climate change.”

James Vosper

CEO, GoodEarth

"The consequences for our actions in all aspects of life on this small planet are affecting us on countless levels. It is time to step up and serve the Whole, not the self. We all need to move forward with a sustainable, green, balanced, conscious and informed posture."

Michael J Lasky

CEO, Gotham Metro Studios, Inc.

“At GREEN ADD+ we believe that national businesses’ input to the Climate Change, Clean Energy and Sustainable Development should be of highest priority. This Communique is a pragmatic and practical platform that contains clear messages and suggestions on issues of mitigation, technology, finance and adaptation. It also outlines ideas on long-term and intermediate international goals and supports bold action from the leaders of the major economies. The changes that are needed can't be incremental; we need major breakthroughs. It’s good to see that so many companies have come together to deliver a solid statement to the Communique and are ready to step up to their responsibilities. We will always appreciate your intitiatives.”

Lokesh Dwivedi

Managing Director, GREEN ADD+

"At Groupe Aeroplan, we strongly believe that our long-term business success is interconnected with the vitality of the environment in which we live and operate,” said Rupert Duchesne, President and Chief Executive Officer, Groupe Aeroplan. “That is why we are endorsing the Copenhagen Communiqué and are pro-actively minimizing our environmental impact through a number of innovative programs that engage our customers, commercial partners and employees."

Rupert Duchesne

President and Chief Executive Officer, Groupe Aeroplan

"I have signed the Copenhagen Communiqué on behalf of Groupe Daoust/Forget Inc. As a franchisor we will take all the actions possible to help our 140 franchises to operate in a lower carbon energy environment."

Antoine Ciarlo

CEO, Groupe Daoust/Forget Inc.

"As a leading property developer in Hong Kong and mainland China, we support the Copenhagen Communiqué as we strongly believe that a concerted effort across industries worldwide is the key to building a sustainable future for all. All of Hang Lung Properties’ new developments in the Mainland aim to attain the highest internationally recognized green building standards – the LEED certification. Our company also strives to incorporate environmental practices in our investment properties. Equally important, we believe that it is crucial that the business community helps to spread the environmental message to staff, business associates and the community alike so that everyone will do their part for the betterment of the world we live in."

Terry S. Ng

Executive Director, Hang Lung Properties Limited

"We are delighted to be one of the global businesses endorsing the communiqué to show our commitment to climate change. At Dragonair, we believe a scientific and collaborative solution, which the communiqué suggests, would be vital to the success of its goals in mitigating climate change."

James Tong

CEO, Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Ltd

"Hyder Consulting is pleased to support the Copenhagen Communique on Climate Change. We believe that it is incumbent on governments to address the causes of climate change by agreeing a robust international climate framework. Through this, business, government and communities can work together to help sustain future generations and economic development."

Rod Stewart

Regional Managing Director, Hyder Consulting (UK) Ltd

"The Copenhagen Communique represents what we believe to be a key element in solving the climate crisis - that element being visible corporate action showing their clients and consumers in general that they are serious about working towards change and operating environmentally sustainable businesses. As a provider of environmental sustainability solutions we felt it important to be a signatory to this important communique."

Leonard Harley

Group Managing Director, impactChoice

“I signed the Communique for IMS Consulting because the clock is ticking.....Copenhagen needs to deliver the goods. Climate change is a global issue. Solving the problem requires the combined will, knowledge and leadership of business-people, policy-makers and regulators; if we are to succeed.”

Graham Sprigg FRSA

Managing Director, IMS Consulting

"Indigo recognizes the leadership role that business can play in supporting and promoting environmental advocacy. At no time in the history of our planet has there been such urgency to act. This urgency must culminate in the development and acceptance of a meaningful international agreement on climate change."

Heather Reisman

CEO, Indigo Books & Music Inc.

"The Institute for Sustainable Communication and its Sustainable Advertising Partnership has signed the Copenhagen Communiqué so that world leaders will forge an ambitious, effective and globally equitable agreement that will, in turn, support our efforts to reduce or credibly offset at least 10 Million tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year through transformation of the print and digital media supply chains of advertisers."

Oya Demirli

Executive Director, Institute for Sustainable Communication (ISC)

"As a global leader in energy efficient solutions for buildings, hybrid technology and automotive interiors, Johnson Controls is uniquely positioned to help our customers reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions,” said Steve Roell, Chairman, President and CEO of Johnson Controls. “We are proud to join other corporations around the world who share a common focus on the environment."

Mr Stephen Roell

Chairman, President and Chiefl Executive Officer, Johnson Controls Inc

“This is an opportunity to reiterate our commitment to the fight against climate change while rasing awareness in the business community around us. KBC wants to have its voice to be heard, in the joint efforts of the Copenhagen Summit.”

Jan Vanhevel

CEO, KBC Group

"At Kingfisher we recognise the threat posed to communities and businesses alike by climate change. We now need governments around the world to act with urgency to implement a comprehensive international framework and facilitate a coordinated response before it is too late."

Ian Cheshire

Group CEO, Kingfisher plc

"If we don't succed in stopping the process of global warming we will face a different world - one that will no more be able to work on social, economical and political improvement because all its capacities will be claimed by coping with the many dramatic consequences of climate change. We will only be able to react and to pay. So let us act now while we still have the option to do so."

Stephan Schunkert

CEO, KlimAktiv gGmbH

"On behalf of Kodak, I have signed the Communiqué because climate change issues demand action from corporations and individuals worldwide. We must achieve a sustainable society where our environmental impact is limited to what our planet can sustain."

Julian Baust

Chairman & Managing Director, Kodak Limited

"I 'm glad to announce that LAZAM-MDS has joined "The Copenhagen Communiqué". As you may know, the Global Deal for Low Carbon Future is an important initiative to save the planet, considering the effectiveness of its strong actions and solutions towards this goal. Social responsibility is key value upon which LAZAM-MDS was founded. We do believe that The Copenhagen Communiqué is aligned with such LAZAM-MDS beliefs, given that our company is engaged in many initiatives aiming to promote sustainable development of planet Earth. The subscription is a remarkable milestone in the history of our organization. Moreover, it is a unique chance for us to reinforce, in a global scale, its commitment to an environmentally sustainable planet."

Eduardo Bom Angelo

CEO, LAZAM MDS

"The environmental, social and economic consequences of climate change mean that we urgently need an effective global agreement in Copenhagen in order to speed the transition to a low carbon, low climate risk economy.  An effective agreement will also produce business confidence that will in turn help the economic recovery."

Truett Tate

Group Executive Director, Lloyds TSB

"Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing humanity today. At LoyaltyOne, we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint by integrating social responsibility into our core business activities and inspiring our clients, consumers and associates to make more environmentally sustainable choices in their everyday lives. We are honoured to be in the presence of leading international companies in showing our support for The Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change."

Bryan Pearson

CEO, LoyaltyOne Inc.

"One of the reasons I signed the communique for Martineau is that, as a major UK law firm with a leading energy & climate change practice, we share our commitment to a low carbon future with many of our clients, with whom we are engaged in developing sustainable business practices."

Andrew Whitehead

Partner & Head of Energy, Martineau

"We at Melco are deeply concerned about climate change and believe that a positive outcome can arise only through greater public awareness. This concern forms the impetus for our endorsement of the Copenhagen Communiqué and drives our commitment to enhance public understanding of this crucial issue."

Lawrence Ho

Chairman & CEO, Melco International Development Limited

"Enough has been said. The time has passed for "business as usual". We urgently need harmonized global action on climate change."

David Labistour

CEO, Mountain Equipment Coop

"It has been almost 40 years since I created MPCEE. In this time I have seen the failures of different protocols, different conferences on themes to protect the environment from climate change, pollution and the inertia of the hydrocarbon economy. We are now past the point to reverse the ravages of climate change caused by man. We must now slow down the process of climate change, by redefining the measures that can be taken. Sustainability of the environment, coupled with the intelligent use of renewable energy, by overcoming the environmental, tecnological and financial barriers involved will also provide new economies, new industry and much needed employment. Developed nations must assist those nations that are less or underdeveloped."

Martin Parr

Chairman & CEO, MPCEE Operating Group

"National Australia Bank Group has signed The Copenhagen Communiqué because it is vital to play a meaningful part in shaping effective global and local responses and solutions to climate change. It is a challenge that confronts each and every one of us in many different ways. For some time now, we have been working hard to reduce our own carbon emissions and to find ways to encourage our people, customers and supply chain to do the same. Providing capital to help customers shift to a low carbon economy is a necessary part of our response. We are also supporting initiatives like World Wide Views to give voice to the views of everyday citizens on what is one of the most important and complex issues of our time."

Cameron Clyne

CEO, National Australia Bank Ltd

“What could be more important than ensuring that our children and future generations can live a good life in a healthy world? Signing the Copenhagen Communiqué is a commitment to this goal for me personally and for the company that I run. Neste Oil's NExBTL renewable diesel – based on a stringent approach to feedstock sustainability, very high product quality standards, and maximum ease of use for the driver – is a concrete example of how a product that is better for the climate and the environment can also make good business sense as well.”

Matti Lievonen

President & CEO, Neste Oil Corporation

"As an SME, Nice and Serious Ltd have signed the Communiqué to help create space for action. We believe that in order for governments to commit to making the changes necessary to avert the worst impacts of climate change, they need to feel they have support from all corners. It is therefore paramount that all organisations, both large and small, show their support for decisive action at Copenhagen. We take our commitment to sustainable development seriously and hope to encourage and inspire other organisations around the world to do so too."

Tom Tapper

CEO, Nice and Serious Ltd

"As a company built on innovation and performance, Nike is translating that passion into advocacy for strong environmental action and leadership. With operations across 6 continents we believe that an effective international framework is necessary for climate and sustainability progress to be made across borders."

Mark Parker

Chairman, Nike, Inc.

"I signed the Communique to demonstrate our absolute commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our sector of the business community."

Tony O'Neill

Managing Director, O'Kane Poultry Group

“I firmly believe in a sustainable future through finding new, more effective and efficient ways to develop and deploy technology. Moreover, smart use of technology provides part of the solution to reduce carbon emissions. The business case for sustainable development is strong and demands action from organisations and individuals worldwide – signing the Copenhagen Communiqué sends a clear message to the business community globally that the time to act is now.”

Gerry Carroll

CEO and Executive Chairman, Object Consulting

"The problem of climate change is a critical and pressing economic problem. Businesses have an important role to play in combating climate change.  We have signed the Communiqué because we believe that this is the right time for transition to a sustainable low carbon energy world."

Naguib Sawiris

Chairman, Orascom Telecom Holding

"Organise This is a sustainable company as such we are in support of the work that will be done in Copenhagen and hope that the right decisions will be made by those that have the biggest influence, to ensure a future not just for the business world but for humanity as well."

Fiona Pelham

Director and Owner, Organise This Ltd

“Climate change for the worse is increasingly becoming a cause for concern. The adverse effects of climate change have significantly increased human, animal and plant vulnerability. The onus is on every segment of society to address these challenges. Whilst Governments and businesses have a major role to play in combating climate change, the immediate imperative is for other stakeholders to ensure that these bodies implement effective measures that address the problems. The Copenhagen Communiqué is one such initiative that does this and we fully endorse and support it. We at Oriental Software are contributing towards reduction in the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through our innovative technologies for foundries, one of the energy-intensive and polluting industries in the world.”

Amarnath Bhat

CEO, Oriental Software Private Limited

"Fossil fuels are amazingly cheap: free from the ground and needing only a little clean-up in a refinery. The penny hasn't yet dropped about how economically difficult it is even to develop tools for higher efficiency, let alone to develop economically possible new energy sources for 6-10 billion people, at anything other than a painfully slow rate. That's because society itself isn't ready to take the pain on itself in higher support for technology and has by no means experienced anything other than a vague worry about the awesome geopathy we have unleashed."

David Gahan

CEO, Oxsensis Ltd

"It is vital for Asia to grow in a low carbon and sustainable manner - Pacific Risk Advisors can help this happen with a strong committment on the way forward coming out of Copenhagen. We fully endorse this communique."

James Pearson

CEO, Pacific Risk Advisors

"I have signed the Copenhagen Communiqué because implementing a robust long-term framework is essential in driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. This will provide a platform to enhance Barclays contribution to addressing climate change, which is in the best interests of our clients, our people and our shareholders."

Rudy Provoost

CEO, Philips Lighting

"Pinpoint Earth believes the repercussions of global action to address climate change will result in new markets and an economic revolution unsurpassed in modern history."

David Ojerholm

Joint-CEO,  Pinpoint Earth

 "We work within a variety of industries helping clients meet climate change challenges. We see first hand how a clear policy framework underpinned by an international agreement, is fundamental to driving business action and realizing low emission and energy efficient investment opportunities."

John Pitt

Managing Director, pitt&sherry

"As education providers to the event industry on sustainability, Positive Impact believe that climate change goals and business ethics must align not only to survive but to thrive in the future. Within the event industry and beyond, Positive Impact recognises the importance of learning how we can play our part to lessen our negative impacts."

Fiona Pelham

Managing Director, Positive Impact

"Inefficient use of electrical energy is one of the greatest contributors to the excessive creation of carbon emissions. powerPerfector is committed to empowering guardians of the built environment to optimise their own power supply and make a major contribution to the critical need to reduce global carbon emissions."

Angus Robertson

CEO, powerPerfector

“Sustainable development with a focus on energy saving and climate change issues is extremely important for the survival of mankind lest we may become the victims of our own growth and development.”

Brian Zeederberg

Partner, PROKON Software Consultants

"The predicted impacts of climate change are frightening. All sectors of society and the world environment will be adversly and irrevocably impacted. The communiqué calls for a strong political response and clear guidelines for states and organisations globally. It is essential that Reegen and all businesses to support the delegates to ensure that a robust deal is established. Wales is moving ahead of the UK in terms of sustainable construction and waste management. Legislation is driving buildings that are sustainably sourced, affordable to run and have minimal environmental impacts. Without a strong legislative push and leadership, organisations simply would not go beyond their current business strategies and further drive clean technologies, develop environmentally beneficial products, or increase their operational efficiencies."

Janet Sanders

Director, Reegen

"RESCo Energy Inc., along with its clients, is proud to support the Copenhagen Communiqué. The level of global leadership speaks to the serious and immediate need for change, and to the growing importance that global businesses are placing on sustainability."

Fidel Reijerse

CEO, RESCo Energy Inc

"I have taken the time to sign the Communiqué on behalf of Reverse Vending Corporation, as we are introducing new recycling technologies to the UK , whilst simultaneously educating and encouraging UK businesses to develop sustainable business practices."

Steve Stothard

Senior Vice President Technology,  Reverse Vending Corporation

"I strongly believe we are still in the stage where we can solve climate change toward 2050 with human wisdom and activities of people in the world. In 2005, Ricoh set up "The year 2050 Long Term Environmental Vision" to express our belief. In March 2009 we established "Mid- and Long-term Reduction Targets" whereby greenhouse gases will be reduced 87.5% by 2050 and 30% in a whole product life cycle by 2020 compared to 2000. The latter is a 34% reduction against 1990. Ricoh aims not only to achieve these targets by accelerating the development of environmental technology but also to contribute to a paradigm shift in society and the economy. We call this shift the “Environmental Industrial Revolution for the 21st Century”."

Shiro Kondo

CEO, Ricoh Company, Ltd.

"Climate change has the potential to fundamentally change the landscape of risk and opportunity in metals and minerals. One of my main priorities since becoming chief executive of Rio Tinto in 2007 has been to develop the Group’s capability and capacity to build a business that is resilient to the changes which climate change will bring about. But as we operate in highly competitive markets we need clarity around international governments’ policies and actions before we can shape our own response. We need a positive outcome from Copenhagen to really confirm that we are on a track to address this critical global challenge."

Tom Albanese

CEO, Rio Tinto

"The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has signed the Copenhagen Communiqué because we believe that there is a clear need to move the debate on climate change from the “whether to take action” to the “how to take action” and to find practical solutions for the property and construction sectors. With 140,000 members world wide we are well placed to turn policy and aspirations into practical solutions. We must therefore actively influence governments to ensure that policy achieves the transformation to more sustainable property market mechanisms."

Louis Armstrong

CEO, The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

"This is a cause I strongly believe in. In every aspect of my business life and social works, I support organizations and efforts on this direction."

Güler Sabanci,

Chairman, Sabanci Holding

"The Communiqué recognises that many of the technologies required to combat climate change are available today, acknowledging that others can be developed if the right incentives are in place. Saint-Gobain supports this stance and is committed to investing heavily in the development of new products and technologies, offering a wide range of solutions designed to deliver sustainable construction and living environments. The benefits of taking decisive action to address future challenges facing society in terms of energy, housing and the environment now will far outweigh the long term cost of inaction and we hope that the Communiqué will encourage the governments of developed countries to embrace new technologies and innovations to create the conditions for change on a global scale."

Peter Hindle MBE

General Delegate, Saint-Gobain (UK, Ireland and South Africa)

"What we do about climate change today has far-reaching consequences for the sustainability of businesses, communities and ultimately the natural world we depend upon for our existence. As a renewable resource company Sappi welcomes the opportunity to become involved in a global solution focused on making the transition to a low-carbon economy."

Ralph Boëttger

Chief Executive Officer, Sappi Limited

"Savita is a renewable energy enterprise that believes the communiqué articulates the framework needed to ensure a low carbon economy. It is a significant step towards realizing the potential of global co-operation and as such we fully endorse it."

Mark Randall

Managing Director,  Savita Solar

"As a company that has built its legacy on innovation and sustainability, SC Johnson is pleased to be a part of the Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change,“ said Fisk Johnson, CEO and Chairman of SC Johnson. “For decades the company has focused on making responsible choices for the environment and as a global business partner, I think it is key that we come together to find solutions to the environmental challenges that are facing the world today."

Dr. Fisk Johnson

Chairman & CEO, SC Johnson & Son, Inc.

"To me, it is clear that companies and the business community can play a decisive role in achieving a sustainable global economy."

Jan Johansson

President & CEO,SCA

"The world is changing in ways that may soon be irreversible and will certainly be detrimental to the way our children are able to live their lives. It is very important that this is recognised by all Nations as a priority. We have signed the communiqué to show that we care about the world we live in. As Architects we have always strived to design buildings that reflect our concerns over the changing environment by reducing energy demands and by conserving natural resources. This issue is bigger than one country's ability to influence in a meaningful way and it needs global commitment to protect the world in which we all live today and tomorrow."

Bob Stares

Chairman & Managing Director, Scurr & Partners Limited

"The solutions to climate change are there to be grasped, but time is short. In Copenhagen, nations will have to find common purpose as never before and clear the way for a truly global carbon market, underpinned by cap-and-trade and low carbon technologies."

James Smith,

Chairman, Shell

“The solutions to combating climate change have never been the responsibility of one single party, one organisation, one industry, one government or one nation. There has always been a sense of shared responsibility but crucially without significant change in behaviour or the acceptance that our way forward must be through collaboration. The message is now getting through to the man on the street, business and political leaders. We've seen a shift, but it’s time for those leaders to change their vision from what is right for their country - to what is right for the planet. Six Degree Peoples' commitment is to position the leading, global talent into roles where they will have the most positive impact of climate change.”

Ross Nicholson

Founding Director, Six Degree People

"It is critical for Greece and the whole of the Mediterranean region, for the world leaders in Copenhagen to agree on a deal that matches the scale of the problem. Greece is already beginning to feel the negative impacts of climate change, and its future impact, if unmitigated, will be devastating. We as a company fully support an ambitious international agreement."

Mr Ioannis Alafouzos

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SKAI

"As one of the largest companies in the global construction sector, Skanska has been an active supporter of the EU Corporate Leaders Group since it was first established. The EU Corporate Leaders Group has a unique ability to bring together and articulate the ambitions of many leading companies from different business sectors that want to be proactive in the promotion of early action to avoid dangerous Climate Change. Skanska is proud to be a signatory to the Copenhagen Communiqué and the earlier communiqués linked to Bali and Poznan. I urge other forward thinking business leaders to do so too."

Johan Karlström,

CEO and President, Skanska AB

"We signed the Communique to join in the world's common voice calling for an animated climate change action and particularly agitating for an equitable deal that meets the expectations of the most vulnerable areas and peoples around the world, especially in Africa, as well as holding humanity together to account."

Sam Ooko

CEO, SolarGren Media

"Solving the climate change will require a concerted and combined effort by both governments, businesses and NGOs. The technology to achieve this is largely in place already - what is required now is the political and commercial will to make it happen. I signed this communique to demonstrate my commitment to being part of this process."

Biagio Fraulo,

Managing Director, Southgate Green

"The Copenhagen Communiqué is a seminal document outlining the international business community’s call to action on climate change.  Standard Chartered has an ambitious strategy to reduce our internal energy consumption and to transition our energy portfolio to resource-efficient technologies.  Through our pledge to finance $10bn in renewable energy and clean technology projects, we are taking concerted action to reduce the human and economic cost of climate change. We are very proud to announce ourselves as a signatory of the Copenhagen Communiqué, and a committed member of the Corporate Leaders Group."

Dr. Tim Miller

Director, People, Property and Assurance, Standard Chartered Bank

"As a global company, Symantec understands the need for international cooperation as we work toward a framework to combat climate change. This problem is not contained within any single nation’s borders. Rather, we must band together to find innovative, creative, and responsible solutions to this growing problem. Symantec is committed to participating in global initiatives which support our environmental strategy to help us and our customers address climate change."

Enrique Salem

President & CEO, Symantec Corporation

"As a fast developing transition economy, China is experiencing some great challenges associated with the environment, energy and climate change. SynTao is strongly committed to carbon emissions reduction and works with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) to increase transparency on carbon inventory among Chinese companies. I signed the Copenhagen Communiqué because I also think that economic development will not be sustained in the longer term unless the environment is no longer being exploited. Climate change can still be tackled by globally implementing a corporate approach that focuses on the measurement, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and that encourages innovative low-carbon growth strategy. We must grab that chance! "

Dr. Peiyuan Guo

General Manager, SynTao

“We, at Tamkeen Sustainability Advisors recognize the importance of a greener, cleaner environment for generations to come and our commitment to The Communiqué is a new step in that direction. Despite other more urgent national priorities, Tamkeen SA, through strategic partnerships with the government and the Saudi private sector has taken concrete steps to address climate challenges, chief among them water scarcity and the need for its conservation. The government has also launched several initiatives and campaigns that were able to increase public awareness around climate change, the environment, water conservation, and recycling.”

Asya A. Alashaikh

Founder and Managing Director, Tamkeen International

"It's imperative that the world's leaders reach an ambitious and practical climate agreement in Copenhagen. As business leaders we can push the agenda with innovative solutions, but it is the political leaders who lay the foundation and set the framework needed to make tangible and significant progress in the years to come. The Copenhagen Communique is an important message from the world of business to the leaders of the world."

Henrik Poulson

CEO, TDC

"Once a CEO of an industrial company has listened to the statements of the Climate Community and of the IPCC about the climate develoments in the coming century and the reasons for its dramatic change, there is no reason left to not sign the Copenhagen Communiqué."

Dr. Mera Kuse

CEO, TechnoCarbonTechnologies

"Telecom Italia is fully aware of the importance and implications of climate change and we strive to lower our carbon impact. As a leading telecoms company we appreciate the important role that our sector can play in enabling other businesses to lower their GHG emissions, through ICT solutions and the dematerialisation of products and services (videoconference, smart meetering, infomobility and other on line services provided through mobile and fixed broadband solutions). Climate change is one of the most serious challenges the world faces, and must be tackled worldwide through agreed and coordinated measures. That is why the business leaders who endorsed the Copenhagen Communiqué are seeking a robust, effective and equitable outcome from the next UN Climate Change Conference."

Franco Bernabè

Chief Executive Officer, Telecom Italia SpA

"I’ve signed The Copenhagen Communiqué on behalf of Telenor Group because the telecommunication industry has a key role in a future low-carbon society. We have a responsibility for reducing the energy consumption of our activities - but also a significant opportunity to help our customers reduce their own emissions and energy costs."

Jon Fredrik Baksaas

President and CEO, Telenor Group

"We need Governments to agree the right deal at Copenhagen. But a focus on technology and regulation will not be enough. It's time to see the consumer as part of the solution to climate change. Governments can help by encouraging innovation and introducing incentives to stimulate a revolution in green consumption."

Lucy Neville-Rolfe

CMG, Executive Director, Corporate & Legal Affairs, Tesco

"Our job is to supply water and treat sewage in the water-stressed area of London and South East England – and climate change is making it increasingly challenging. “That’s why we’re working to reduce our own carbon emissions by 20 per cent, compared to 1990 levels, by 2015. In other words, we’re looking after the environment because we rely on it for our core business. “But combating climate change is something that requires a team effort. All of us need to do our bit by doing things like signing up to the Copenhagen Communiqué, which was a no-brainer for us."

David Owens

Chief Executive Officer, Thames Water

"Our coalition of 50 of the world’s most influential and progressive companies wants world leaders to know now – ahead of Copenhagen – that they strongly support the global and national policy frameworks necessary to achieve deep cuts in global emissions and to pump-prime a prosperous low carbon economy."

Dr. Steve Howard

CEO, The Climate Group

"To combat climate change and ensure the future of generations to come, we must agree on a global framework that fosters sustainable business practices. As a business enterprise, we have found that focusing our innovation on eco-efficiency can reduce our costs as well as our carbon footprint. Leveling the playing field with a clear set of incentives and deterrents would encourage every business to develop and adopt the technologies and practices needed to do the same. This is why I, as a world citizen and Eczacıbaşı Group President&CEO, have signed the Communiqué."

Dr. Erdal Karamercan

President & CEO, The Eczacıbaşı Group

"I signed the communique to reinforce the message to our politicians that they must put the long term interests of the global majority before their local interests and that the science, however challenging, must come before convention. Businesses can provide the answers but will do so far more readily and effectively if supported by what we recognise as sound political leadership."

Charles Burt

Managing Director, The Olive Consultancy Ltd

"Smart business leaders understand that their future success in the global marketplace will critically depend on early climate action. I support the Copenhagen Communiqué as a powerful articulation of business expectations for a fair and effective global climate agreement. The time to act is now."

George Kell

Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact

"I’ve signed the Communiqué on behalf of Vale because I am convinced that the world is changing from a market-driven economy to a 'green' low-carbon economy. This is the future."

Roger Agnelli

President & CEO, VALE S.A.

"Creating a low carbon economy requires strong leadership from business and political leaders with commitment for citizens around the world. As a business leader I can only achieve my ambition if my actions are underpinned by the foundation of political intent and robust law. The bolder the political ambition the  bolder I can be. This double act will filter down to citizens and encourage citizens to make their important contribution. I together with those other 6 billion citizens have high expectations that our leaders have the courage do make the decisions only they can make."

Sir Richard Branson

President and Founder, Virgin Group

“Every business has a role to play in tackling climate change; a key role for the ICT sector is to deliver smart products and services that will save carbon for our customers. Climate change is a complex challenge and will require inter and intra-industry collaboration. ICT has a key role to play but its impact will depend upon implementation of appropriate policy frameworks to facilitate innovation, create demand and develop common standards. We hope that this Communiqué will contribute towards building such frameworks.”

Matthew Kirk

Group External Affairs Director, Vodafone Group Services Ltd.

"I’ve signed the Communiqué because we are on a dangerous path; climate change is a warning sign of our unsustainable way of life. We have a responsibility to leave the planet to our children in the same way that we received it."

Robert Watters

President & CEO, Watters Environmental Group Inc.

“Because we want fair and realistic climate agreements at COP-15 which will benefit Humanity, Businesses, our Stakeholders, their Families and Communites. It is for the greater good.”

Ruth Yeoh

Director of Investments, YTL Corporation Berhad

“Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere must be reduced to ensure a future for our grandchildren and the planet. Initiatives to transition ourselves off fossil fuels can be part of a vibrant, equitable green economy that will provide new employment and investment opportunities. Scientists have clearly pointed out the dangers of doing nothing to change our current course. Business leaders have spelled out the economic opportunities afforded by a low-carbon world. Now it is time for our heads of state to put these ideas into action.”

Michael Jessen

President, Zero Waste Solutions