The E8 Network of Expertise for the Global Environment
2007 Osaka Summit
At the 2007 e8 Annual Summit in Osaka, Japan, under the chairmanship of Kansai (Japan), the Chairmen of the nine world leading electricity companies from the G8 countries reaffirmed the importance of the e8 role in addressing the global trilemma of securing sustainable energy supply and maintaining competitiveness, while protecting the global environment.
Following the
- Climate change counter measures;
- Energy efficiency improvement; and
- Public acceptance of nuclear energy and other electricity infrastructure.
At the Summit, the e8 chairmen emphasised the importance of a collective approach to the effective stabilisation and reduction of CO2 emissions worldwide. As a voice of the electricity sector, the e8 will play a major role in mitigating climate change and enhancing cooperation with developing countries in this area.
e8 Osaka Summit, May 31st, 2007, Osaka, Japan
e8 Priorities
Major global environmental and social issues that affect the electric utility industry are considered to be the top priorities of the e8.
The issues of sustainable development, climate change, social trust, and internationalisation are the focus of the e8's actions.