Quotable Climate
“Embedded in the challenge of climate change are both dangers and possibilities. Immense dangers for firms and investors who make bad choices, or no choices, about how to respond to the risks, and are then held accountable in the marketplace, the boardroom, or the courts; and immense possibilities for firms and investors to turn challenge into opportunity.”
Dr. John Holdren, Professor; Harvard University, Excerpt from Presentation at the 2005 Investor Summit on Climate Risk
“You should always remain one step ahead of the competition. But if you are two steps ahead you lose the crowd. The ideal is for you to be the leader of the pack and everyone pulling in the same direction.”
David Bresch, Head of the Atmospheric Perils Group at Swiss Re
“To validly have a seat at the table, you have to bring experience. You cannot just take a seat because you are interested."”
David Hone, Group Climate Change Advisor at Shell
“In the 1980s, energy efficiency was number ten, eleven or twelve in consumer priorities. In the past four or five years, it has come up to number three behind cost and performance, and we believe these concerns will continue to grow"”
Casey Tubman, Brand Manager of Fabric Care Products at Whirlpool


