"Communiqué from International Business Leaders in advance of the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2007"

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• The economic and geopolitical costs of unabated climate change could be very severe and globally disruptive. All countries and economies will be affected, but it will be the poorest countries that will suffer earliest and the most
• The costs of action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid the worst impacts of climate change are manageable, especially if guided by a common international vision
• Each year we delay action to control global emissions increases the risk of unavoidable consequences that will likely necessitate even steeper reductions in the future, causing potentially greater economic, environmental and social disruption
• The shift to a low-carbon economy will create significant business opportunities. New markets for low carbon technologies and products, worth billions of dollars, will be created if the world acts on the scale required

- Signed by members of the UK and EU Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change:

1. Ron Teerlink, Member of the Managing Board, ABN AMRO
2. Nicholas Walsh, Executive Vice President, AIG
3. Clement Booth, Member of the Board of Management, Allianz SE
4. Jonson Cox, Chief Executive Officer, AWG
5. Peter Hubbard, Chief Executive Officer, Axa Insurance
6. Ian Cheshire, Chief Executive Officer, B&Q
7. Stephen Nelson, Chief Executive Officer, BAA
8. Ben Stimson, Director of Responsibility & Reputation, BSkyB
9. Sam Laidlaw, Chief Executive Officer, Centrica
10. René Obermann, Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche Telekom AG
11. Andrea Valcalda, Chief Coordinator of the Environment and Innovation Project, Enel
12. Paul Golby, Chief Executive Officer, E.On
13. Alain Grisay, Chief Executive Officer, F&C
14. Charlie Mayfield, Chairman, John Lewis
15. Neil Carson, Chief Executive Officer, Johnson Matthey
16. Ray Baker, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Kingfisher
17. Truett Tate, Group Executive Director, Wholesale & International Banking, Lloyds TSB
18. Garrett Forde, Chief Executive Officer, Philips Lighting, Philips
19. Bart Becht, Chief Executive Officer, Reckitt Benckiser Group
20. Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric
21. James Smith, Chairman, Shell UK
22. Stuart Graham, President and Chief Executive Officer, Skanska AB
23. Mervyn Davies, Chairman, Standard Chartered
24. Trude Sundseth, Senior Vice President for Environment and Climate, Statoil Hydro
25. Kim Jones, MD UK & Ireland, Sun Microsystems
26. Lucy Neville-Rolfe, Executive Director, Tesco
27. Patrick Cescau, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever
28. Simon Lewis, Group Corporate Affairs Director, Vodafone
    - The Bali Communiqué has also been signed by:
    
29. Roderick Munsters, Chief Investment Officer, ABP
30. Richard Lawn, Chair of the Green Committee, Access Accounting
31. Juan Ramón Silva, General Manager, Acciona
32. Frank Henke, Global Director - Group Social & Environmental Affairs, Adidas
33. Andre Veneman, Director Corporate Social Responsibility, Akzo Nobel
34. Cynthia Carroll, Chief Executive Officer, Anglo American
35. Peter Norman, Executive President, AP7
36. Terry Hill, Chairman, ARUP
37. Mr. A J Devanesan, President, Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings
38. Michael O'Sullivan, President, Australian Council of Super Investors
39. Rafael Codoñer Seguí, Chief Executive Officer, Bancaja Habitat
40. Marcus Agius, Chairman, Barclays PLC
41. Frank Chapman, Chief Executive Officer, BG Group
42. Silla Maizey, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, British Airways
43. Cassandra Gardiner, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Cable and Wireless
44. Todd Stitzer, Chief Executive Officer, Cadbury Schweppes
45. John Chiang, California State Contoller, California State
46. Russel Read, Chief Investment Officer, CalPERS
47. Jack Ehnes, Chief Executive Officer, CalSTRS
48. Christine Hodgson, UK Finance Director, Capgemini
49. Frank Pegan, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Super
50. Manuel de Melgar y Oliver, Corporate and Public Affairs general manager, Cementos Portland Valderrivas
51. Neville Isdell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Coca Cola
52. Manfred Wennemer, Chief Executive Officer, Continental AG
53. John Smith, Director, CP Holdings
54. Ivan Mišetic, Chief Executive Officer, Croatia Airlines
55. Elliott Mannis, Chief Executive Officer, D1 Oils plc
56. Will Peskett, Head of corporate citizenship, Diageo
57. Nigel Knowles, Joint Chief Executive Officer, DLA Piper
58. Charles Holliday, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dupont
59. Nicholas Cox, Managing Director, Earthcare Products Ltd
60. Andy Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, EasyJet
61. Tod Cohen, Vice-president GR and general Counsel, ebay
62. Mark Prior, Regional Managing Director, EC Harris International
63. Ignacio Heudet de Vigo, Chief Executive Officer, Elcogas
64. Jose Casas Marin, Deputy Vice-President, Endesa
65. Fiona Wain, Chief Executive Officer, Environment Business Australia
66. Peter Young, Strategy Director, Enviros
67. Robin Bidwell, Executive Chairman, ERM
68. Arantza Laskurain Artetxe, Director of Foundation, Eroski Foundation
69. Niall McCarthy, Director, Eureka Funds Management
70. Richard Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Eurostar
71. Dr. Peter Schnurrenberger, Head of Corporate Safety, Health and Environmental Protection, F.Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
72. José Mayor Oreja, Chief Executive Officer, FCC Construcción,
73. Valentin Alfaya Arias, Quality and Environment Director, Ferrovial
74. Mr. Alexander M. Kloosterman, Member of the Group Executive Committee, Fortis
75. Dan Henkle, Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility, GAP
76. Nani Beccalli-Falco, President & Chief Executive Officer, GE (International)
77. Karl E. Watkin, Chairman, Green Antlantic Partners Ltd
78. Alex Worrell, Chairman, Helius Energy
79. Colin Melvin, Director - Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment, Hermes Investment Management Ltd
80. Anne-Marie Corboy, Chief Executive Officer, Hesta
81. David Hall, Chief Executive Officer, HFL Ltd
82. Stephen Green, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bank
83. Michael Hawker, Chief Executive Officer, IAG
84. Damian Moloney, Chief Executive Officer, Industry Funds Management
85. Abdallah Nauphal, Chief Executive Officer, Insight investments
86. Daniel T. Hendrix, Chief Executive Officer, Interface Inc.
87. James Flanagan, Head of Communications and Investor Relations, International Power plc
88. Christine Poon, Vice Chairman, Johnson & Johnson
89. Edward Bonham Carter, Chief Executive Officer, Jupiter Asset Management
90. Ioannis Alafouzos, Vice President, Kathimerini
91. Greg Batts, UK Country HSE Director & EAMER HSE Operations Manager, Kodak
92. John Griffith-Jones, UK Chairman, KPMG
93. Ian McCaig, Chief Executive Officer, Lastminute.com
94. Greg Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, Lend Lease
95. Joana Marfoh, Head of treasury and pension fund management, London Borough of Islington Pension Fund
96. Jean-Paul Agon, Chief Executive Officer, L'Oreal
97. James A Quille, Chief Executive Officer, Macquarie Global Property Advisors
98. Stuart Rose, Chief Executive Officer, Marks and Spencer
99. DK Matai, Executive Chairman, mi2g Ltd
100. Andrew Honey, Chief Executive Officer, Microgeneration
101. Zouhair A. Khaliq, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mobilink Pakistan
102. John Stewart, Group Chief Executive Officer, National Australia Bank
103. Peter Brabeck, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nestle SA
104. Thomas Di Napoli, NY State Comptroller, New York State
105. Rachel Webber, Director, Energy Initiatives, News Corporation
106. Mark Parker, President & Chief Executive Officer, Nike Inc
107. Mr Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Chief Executive Officer, Nokia
108. Simon Beresford-Wylie, Chief Executive Officer, Nokia Siemens Networks
109. Lise Kingo, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Novo Nordisk
110. Frans van Houten, Chief Executive Officer, NXP Semiconductors
111. Helen Wright, Head of Environment, O2
112. Mr. M. Rasheed Jung, Managing Director, Pak-Arab Refinery Ltd.
113. Jalees Ahmed Siddiqi, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Pakistan State Oil Company
114. Wilem W Frischmann, Chairman, Pell Frischmann Consulting Engineers Ltd
115. Steven Kline, Vice President, Corporate Environment and Federal Affairs, PG&E
116. Dr. Francesco Gori, Managing Director, Pirelli Tyre
117. Roger Saillant, President and Chief Executive Officer, Plug Power Inc.
118. Kieran Poynter, Chairman, PricewaterhouseCoopers
119. Antonio Calvo Roy, Corporate Responsibility and Industrial Relations Manager, Red Electrica de Espana
120. Antonio Brufau, Chief Executive Officer, Repsol YPF
121. Charles Blundel, Director of Public Affairs, Rolls Royce
122. Bridget McIntyre, UK Chief Executive Officer, Royal & Sun Alliance
123. Barbara Kux, Member Group Management Committee and Chair of the Sustainability Board, Royal Philips Electronics
124. Du Yingzhuo, Managing Director, Ryle Technology
125. Julius Brinkworth, Head of Energy and Environment, Sainsburys
126. Alan Brown, Chief Investment Officer, Schroders Investment Management
127. Jose Luis Del Valle Doblado, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Power
128. Christopher Kirk, Chief Executive Officer, SGS
129. Fan Xiaohong, Senior General Manager, Sewind Co Ltd, Shanghai Electiric
130. Paul Dougas, Chief Executive Officer, Sinclair Knight Merz
131. Ioannis Alafouzos, Chairman, SKAI
132. Sebastian Escarrer Jaume, Chief Executive Officer, Sol Melia
133. Jeremy Leggett, Chief Executive Officer, Solarcentury
134. Mr Hideki Komiyama, President, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
135. Gerard Mestrallet, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Suez
136. Brian Robins, Chief Marketing Officer, Sungard
137. Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Suntech Power Holdings
138. Jonathan Maxwell, Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Development Capital LLP
139. Leo Johnson, Co-Founder, Sustainable Finance
140. Ivo Menzinger, Managing Director, Sustainability & Emerging Risk Management, Swiss Re
141. Cecily Joseph, Head of CSR, Symantec
142. Robert Berendes, Head Business Development, Syngenta International
143. Claus du Rietz, Vice President Environment, Tetra Pak
144. Peter Saunders, Chief Executive Officer, The Body Shop
145. Ian Morrice, Chief Executive Officer, The Warehouse, NZ
146. Simon Fineman, Chief Executive Officer, Timbmet
147. Joan Bavaria, President and Chief Executive Officer, Trillium Asset management
148. Thomas Leysen, Chief Executive Officer, Umicore
149. George David, Chief Executive Officer, United Technologies
150. John Barnes, Environment and Sustainability Director, United Utilities plc
151. Peter Moon, Chief Investment Officer, Universities Superannuation Scheme
152. Sir Richard Branson, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin
153. Jurgen Leohold, Head of Group Research, Volkswagen
154. Colin Byrne, Chief Executive, UK & Ireland, Weber Shandwick
155. David Raymond Morgan, Chief Executive Officer, Westpac
156. Chris Cole, Chief Executive Officer, WSP Group
157. Haiyan Liu, Managing Director, Wuxi Ryle Zhufeng Technology Ltd,China
     - The Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change gratefully acknowledges
     the support of the following leaders and organisations:
     
158. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development,
159. Mike Mason, Chief Executive Officer, Climate Care
160. Sebastian Gallehr, Chief Executive Officer, European Business Council in Sustainable Energy
161. Nigel Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, Green Light Trust
162. Tom Flood, Chief Executive Officer, BTCV
163. Daniel M. Kammen, Founding Director, Renewable & Appropriate Energy Laboratory, Berkeley University
         Information provided by the Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change Cambridge Programme for Industry, 3 December 2007

zaannnan?????? --> HRH speaks about climate change during a day of engagements in Wales 7th November 2007 The Prince of Wales told business leaders that climate change is the biggest challenge facing society during a visit to Wales today. Speaking at the All Nations Centre in Cardiff, The Prince said urgent changes had to be made, or Earth would become uninhabitable. He said: "I don't think there is a more urgent issue for any of us to be addressing at work, at home, and indeed in every facet of our lives, than climate change." The Prince told delegates at The Prince of Wales's Business Summit on Climate Change that their companies play a key role in dealing with the issue. His Royal Highness described the evidence on climate change as "frightening" and "alarming". He added: "It must surely be clear by now that the longer we leave it before taking effective action, the more dire the situation will become and the more desperate the measures that will be needed." The Prince described why the summit was so important, saying: "In the face of the evidence, doing nothing is simply not an option - it can't be any more, because of the urgency of the situation. "What on earth is the point of waiting until we test the world to destruction, because we believe really rigidly in empirical, evidence-based science, before taking decisive action? "On this occasion it will quite simply be too late." The Prince urged everyone - businesses and members of the public alike – to help protect the environment. His Royal Highness said: "I would just like each of us to spend a little time thinking about the costs of not getting this right - asking ourselves what our children and grandchildren will say when they look back and assess what we did about climate change, when we actually knew the evidence, and in the light of what we knew. "At the current levels of progress it seems likely that their assessments of our generation will be rather harsh. "This really is the most important issue facing us as a society and as a species. "Because, let's be clear, our planet will survive a high degree of climate change. Planets do survive. But only one planet, as far as we know, currently has the very precise conditions our species needs to survive. This is the problem. "Make no mistake about it, we are well on the way to destroying those conditions, and making our planet uninhabitable." The Prince joked: "I know - I've been talking to the plants and trees for years now and you'd be amazed at what you can pick up." His Royal Highness concluded by saying: "This is not about saving the planet. Actually, it's about saving us. That is where each and every one of us has a responsibility to do what we can." The Prince urged companies to work together to reduce the impact of climate change, and to reduce their carbon footprints. His Royal Highness described changing the habits of the general public with regard to tackling climate change as "a real challenge" and asked retailers to engage with customers on the issue. The Prince said he was "indebted" to members of the business community for attending the summit and said it was not too late to make a real difference. First Minister Rhodri Morgan addressed the conference, transmitted via video link to simultaneous summits in Edinburgh and St Asaph, North Wales, this morning. Delegates included Science Museum director Professor Chris Rapley, South Wales Police Chief Constable Barbara Wilding, Corus director Richard Leonard, Ann Beynon, BT Director Wales, and Jane Davidson, Minister for the Environment in the Welsh Assembly. Earlier in the day, The Prince planted a cross in a Field of Remembrance dedicated to those who died in battle. At a sombre service in the Alexander Gardens of Cathays Park, Cardiff, His Royal Highness said it was "humbling" to see the sheer number of crosses in the ground with each one marking a life lost in battle. The Prince also visited a memorial to the men and women who died serving the UK during the Falklands War 25 years ago. Flanked by the Welsh Assembly First Minister Rhodri Morgan and Captain Norman Lloyd-Edwards, the Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan, The Prince bowed his head during prayers for the fallen. The open-air service, led by the Rev Stuart Lisk and attended by veterans from an assortment of regiments, also included prayers for peace in modern times. A bugler played the Last Post before two minutes' silence was held. After planting a cross in the park's Field of Remembrance, The Prince gave a short speech: "It is extremely humbling to look around this garden of remembrance and to see such an array of crosses. "Each cross representing a life lost in the service of this country. "It is a particularly poignant reminder that the significance of the poppy is as relevant today as it ever was. "Our armed forces continue to be engaged in operations overseas where, sadly on a daily basis, young men and women are being injured or lose their lives in the service of this country." He added: "I therefore hope that it gives some comfort to those grieving families of all generations that we do and will remember them." Earlier in the day, The Prince visited the National Museum of Wales where he attended a reception and met members of the Royal British Legion. His Royal Highness also spent time at the Falklands war memorial in Cathays Park which has a five tonne Quartzite rock from the battlefield of Mount Harriet as its centrepiece. Andy Jones, Secretary of the South Atlantic Medal Association (SAMA), was responsible for organising the memorial. The Prince of Wales is Patron of SAMA. He said: "It means a heck of a lot to all the veterans for The Prince to come here." Before leaving for his next function, The Prince spoke to journalism post-graduate students who had gathered outside the park to greet him. Catherine Bolsover, 22, said: "He said he hoped we were learning about the ethical side of journalism. He was lovely." Richard Porter, also 22, said: "We came out during shorthand class to see him. He asked about shorthand and whether it was difficult and very useful." He added: "He was lovely though." For his final engagement of the day, The Prince of Wales presented champion fighter Joe Calzaghe with a Lonsdale belt from the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of a lifetime of achievement in the sport of boxing. The latest accolade for the 35-year-old boxer from Newbridge, south Wales, comes days after he became the undisputed super-middleweight champion of the world by defeating Denmark's Mikkel Kessler in front of 50,000 fans at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The function was held in the banqueting hall of Cardiff Castle and was attended by Joe Calzaghe's parents Enzo and Jackie, and his partner Jo-Emma Lavin. During the introductions, Joe’s promoter, Frank Warren, told The Prince his fighter was a great example to youngsters all over Britain. Before the presentation of the belt, The Prince talked to Joe Calzaghe about the rigours of having to lose weight ahead of his fights and related it to his own experience while playing polo. "Fighting is easy," Joe told The Prince, "making the weight is the hardest part. "My natural weight is 14 stone and I've put a stone and a half on after the fight." The Prince also asked the fighter if everyone was cheering for him on Saturday and Joe replied: "Yes, but there was quite a lot of Danish there." His Royal Highness also spent time talking to Calzaghe's stable mate and WBA light-welterweight champion Gavin Rees, who also hails from the Newbridge area of south Wales. After The Prince left the castle, Joe said: "It's been a fantastic week. It is great to be here and I'm enjoying every minute of it. "So much hard work was put into training and winning on Saturday night. This is a great honour." The Lonsdale belt presented to Joe Calzaghe will not join his collection, which includes the WBC, WBA and WBO, as it will be retained by the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame. Since his victory, Joe Calzaghe admitted he had not slept much and had viewed his fight six times. "It is fantastic," he said. "I've been buzzing ever since. "Meeting Prince Charles and to be presented with this beautiful belt for my achievements is fantastic." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gallery for this article 7th November 2007 HRH carries out engagements in Wales Diary entry for this article Wednesday 7th November 2007Latest News HRH visits the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (RCDM) at Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham 150 Global Business Leaders call for legally binding United Nations framework to tackle Climate Change TRH honour the founder of modern Turkey on the last day of their overseas tour TRH visit Istanbul and The Prince speaks about the need to preserve the world's rainforests TRH visit the ancient city of Ephesus in TurkeyView All Search News Archive Select a date range: Please select20072006200520042003 Topic: Please selectArmed ForcesCeremonial and State OccasionsDuchy OriginalsEducationFaith and Ethnic CommunitiesFinancesHealthOpportunity and EnterpriseResponsible Business and the Natural EnvironmentRural Communities and FarmingThe ArtsThe Built EnvironmentWorking in the UKWorking Overseas Nations and Regions: Please selectEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestNorthern IrelandScotlandSouth EastSouth WestWalesWest MidlandsYorkshire and Humberside Person of interest: Please selectThe Prince of WalesThe Duchess of CornwallPrince WilliamPrince Harry --------------------------------------------------------------------------------