Yes, an increasing number of companies and investors around the world are promoting the idea of a carbon price. Corporate leaders explain that a carbon price enables companies to factor the costs of GHG emissions into their decisions1. A transparent carbon price creates an incentive for companies to reduce GHG emissions, invest in low-carbon options and plan long term. 2,3 Both traditional companies (e.g. energy) and new industries (e.g. the internet) are among the supporters of a carbon price. Here are just a few of the many examples of corporate leadership in promoting a carbon price:
http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/three-new-climate-change-index-series-launched-by-sp-dow-jones-indices-and-toronto-stock-exchange-538268551.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/alliance-of-78-major-firms-urges-carbon-pricing-to-slow-global-warming?&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=addtoany
LASER TALK: Does the private sector support a carbon price?
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