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Next month, world leaders will start trying to agree to post-Kyoto standards. Good thing they are starting soon: the Kyoto protocol expires in 2012 and the UN report (that is the touchstone of the conference) suggests that the world will go to hell in a handbasket by 2050! So, for now, some well meaning but useless politicians will expend plenty of hot air, and kick of tons of carbon on airplane flights from around the world in order to attempt to reach a consensus that no one even believes is possible.

This CNN article lays out the grim truth of what's to come. "The battle will likely be pitched and the stakes high as each side of the global warming debate says the other's plan will cost the global economy trillions of dollars. And public attention in the U.S. - which never signed the first Kyoto agreement - has arguably never been greater."

I don't mean to seem overly pessimistic. I'm actually a long-term optimist when it comes to the ability of humans to positively impact the world - in time to save humanity. I truly believe in the power of transformational technological and scientific advances in combination with conscientious carbon reduction efforts by multi-national corporations. In order to fix the Global Warming crisis individuals and companies can not wait around for politicians. It is in our enlightened self-interest to get this right, and get it going. Want to start reducing your company's emissions? L2ideas can help.

Labels: Bali, carbon, Kyoto

80 leaders are spending the day discussing the need for an updated version of the Kyoto protocol at the UN in New York.

President Bush's administration has historically been against specific emissions standards, regulations, guidelines and fines for non-compliance in the USA -- and today is no different.

But Bush isn't the only leader speaking on behalf of the USA. Arnold Schwarzenegger made a speech, exhorting the crowd that what was needed is "Action, Action, Action." He assured listeners that the US states are embracing emissions caps; specifically California's legislature has approved a law requiring a reduction of greenhouse gases by companies within the state by an estimated 25 percent by 2020.

A world consensus is emerging, mandating that CO2 emissions be curtailed. That's why companies should make the shift pro-actively, before the imposition of fines.

Every company contributes to C02 emissions: establish a baseline and look for opportunities to improve. Be a visionary and ensure a competitive advantage in a world where there is a growing consensus for carbon emission reduction.

Need help with your calculating your C02 emissions? Contact L2ideas. Additionally, we can help you integrate your efforts with a comprehensive Risk Management strategy.

Labels: business, carbon, climate_change, Kyoto