Companies from a range of industries including GE, AGL, Linfox, Fujitsu, BP, Better Place, IKEA, Kell & Rigby, Alstom, Pottinger, ARTC and Pacific Hydro have released a joint statement to back a carbon price.

 

In a joint statement, the companies said:
 
“As major Australian and international corporations and representative associations operating across the Australian economy we strongly support the introduction of a well-designed carbon price to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
 
Australia must aim to be globally competitive in clean energy, energy efficiency and low-carbon technology. Pricing carbon is critical to providing business certainty and unlocking the jobs and investment that will accompany the transition to a prosperous, cleaner and internationally-competitive economy.
 

As the costs of action are outweighed by the costs of delay the carbon price should be implemented as soon as possible. A price should be accompanied by appropriate transitional assistance for households and trade-exposed industry, as well as complementary measures that reduce emissions at least economic cost.
 
We look forward to working with the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee and all members of Parliament as they implement a carbon price.”


The companies are urging others to join them. A second group of small and medium-sized enterprises is currently forming to further endorse the statement.
 

The organisations represent a diverse range of industries including transport, infrastructure, IT, energy, capital, construction and resources.
 

The coalition is urging more businesses to pledge their support and work with the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee to shape a carbon price mechanism which will promote investment in cleaner business practices, improve international competitiveness, grow more jobs and help Australia reduce its carbon intensity.
 

To join the coalition, contact Ben Waters, Commercial Director, GE: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..