Pablo Crespo reports that in a joint statement issued last Wednesday, 14 global organizations including coal provider Rio Tinto and oil giant Royal Dutch have agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emission and address climate change issues during the U. N. Climate Change conference in Paris December, 2015. The document highlights the meeting as a critical opportunity to strengthen efforts globally addressing the causes and consequences of climate change, opening new prospects for mining and renewable collaborations. We are committed to working on our own and in partnership with governments to mobilize the technology, investment and innovation needed to transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy.
The declaration, developed by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), calls for a more balanced and durable multilateral framework guiding and strengthening national efforts to address climate change. The organizations commit to not only reduce emissions, but also to promote strong transparency on their policies, facilitate global carbon pricing and decarbonize progressively the global economy.
They recognize the rising environmental, social, economic, and security risks posed by climate change, and that delaying action will result in greater risks and costs, the statement said. They will stand ready to work with governments and our civil society partners to deliver and implement a sensible and effective global climate agreement in Paris.
Leading mining companies as Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Alcoa and renewable energy providers including Alstom, BP and Calpine have endorsed the statement, which will be traduced in prolific and sustainable business collaborations between the mining and the renewable energy industries. Mining giants are currently looking for global standards to develop their long-term and sustainable strategies, including natural gas and other lower-carbon fuels solutions, and nuclear power.
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