Business & Sustainability

The Business Times reported this weekend that the Transient Caretakers by Mervyn King – yes the authority on corporate governance – “provides the most compelling argument for the role of business in sustainability”.  Just by reading the review I want to buy the book and start reading.  The fact that the earth is warming up isn’t really new BUT the news that the last time earth was warmer than it is today was 3 million years ago WHEN the see level was about a ruler’s length higher.  At the current rate of greenhouse rise Amsterdam, Venice and the Big Apple will be no more.  So much for postponing my visit to New York!  The issue of food scarcity and water shortages are raised.  Then… the role that big business are playing by reducing packaging, recycling material, converting underground mine water into drinking water, not discharging chemicals into water supplies.  Basic stuff that came make a huge positive impact on the environment.  Conclusion… “common-sense carbon dioxide savings, such as turning appliances off when they are not used”.  We CAN all still make a difference.  Let’s do it.

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