Business Support

Agenda for Climate Action
Report Release
February 8, 2006
National Press Club, Washington, DC

Remarks made by business representatives at the release:

David Hone
Group Climate Change Adviser
Shell International Limited (pdf)

Melissa Lavinson
Director for Federal, Governmental and Regulatory Relations
PG&E Corporation (pdf)

Bill Gerwing
Western Hemisphere Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Director
BP (pdf)

John Stowell
Vice President of Federal Affairs and Environmental Safety
Cinergy (pdf)

Ruksana Mirza
Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety
Holcim (US) Inc. (pdf)

Tom Catania
Vice President, Government Relations
Whirlpool Corporation (pdf)

Supporting statements: Agenda for Climate Action

The Pew Agenda is an example of the kind of big picture, integrated thinking that is needed to tackle the climate issue.  We're pleased that the Agenda makes the point that climate solutions should be market based while covering all parts of the economy and resolving regulatory uncertainty.  These are all vital as the utility industry prepares to build the next generation of power plants needed by our growing economy.

James E. Rogers, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Cinergy Corp.

The changes needed in our energy infrastructure to meet future demand and respond to climate change will not happen by chance - a clear, long term framework will give business the necessary incentive and confidence to invest further.

John D. Hofmeister, President and US Country Chair
Shell Oil Company

Holcim is pleased with the leadership that the Pew Center has taken with regard to greenhouse gas reduction policies and the depth of research that comprises the foundation of this report. Importantly, the Pew Center recognizes the necessity of market-based solutions and that various sector needs must be taken into consideration if we are to have consensus in what must be done to contain and ultimately reduce the generation of greenhouse gases.

Patrick Dolberg, President & Chief Executive Officer
Holcim (US) Inc.

Through its association with the Pew Center, Alcan has identified another avenue through which to actively address climate change and its effects on the long-term sustainability of the Company. This report sends a clear message, calling on all stakeholders to broaden their investment in tackling the economic, social, and environmental issues that climate change presents.”

Daniel Gagnier, Senior Vice President, Corporate and External Affairs
Alcan Inc.

Intel supports Pew's efforts to advance the national discussion on climate change by proposing options that merit careful consideration. Intel agrees that climate change is a serious issue, and has been actively working to mitigate its own climate impact through aggressive programs to reduce energy consumption and emissions of global warming compounds.

Dane Parker, General Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
Intel