Low carbon emission no longer a constraint, but an opportunity

AFTER 20 years of negotiations, the 21st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris has been a turning point that puts carbon emission reduction at the core of business strategy. Regardless of the details included in the final Paris climate agreement, it marks a disruption in the international climate debate and has widespread impact on businesses which will need to transition to a low carbon economy.

In accelerating concerted action towards a low carbon society and economy, business leaders are now at the forefront in calling for climate policy. An …