Transition to a low-carbon economy : public goals and corporate practices.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Contributor:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business enterprises--Environmental aspects.

Business enterprises.

Carbon dioxide mitigation--Economic aspects.

Carbon dioxide mitigation.

Greenhouse gas mitigation--Economic aspects.

Greenhouse gas mitigation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (118 p.)

Place of Publication:

Paris : OECD, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Companies are increasingly aware of the need to address climate change. However, while many companies are taking action to address climate change, many others are still lagging behind. This report surveys responsible business practices addressing climate change and driving the shift to a low-carbon economy. It summarises policies, regulations and other instruments in support of a low carbon economy in OECD countries and emerging economies, and analyses corporate responses to these drivers. Using the principles of responsible business conduct identified in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, this report reviews three key areas of corporate action: accounting for greenhouse gas emissions; achieving emissions reductions; and engaging suppliers, consumers and other stakeholders.

Contents:

Annex A1 OECD Survey on Business Practices to Reduce Emissions

Reaching Out

Glossary and Acronyms

Introduction – Business and Climate Change

Executive Summary

Accounting for Corporate Emissions

Achieving Emissions Reductions

Annex A2 OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Climate Change

Preface

Foreword.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-282-94483-5

9786612944833

92-64-09023-1

OCLC:

689919528