The E8 Network of Expertise for the Global Environment
Climate Change
The e8, concerned by the threat of global warming, is fully engaged in the global debate to reduce the earth’s greenhouse gas emissions. The e8 has participated and presented its positions at past UN Conferences of the Parties (COP) and will continue to play an active role and voice concerns in the COP arena.
The efficient and greater use of electricity generation substitution can be an effective means for controlling greenhouse gas emissions. Government and industry must ensure that all sectors of society contribute to greenhouse gas emission reductions and that the burden does not fall disproportionately to any industry, sector, or country. Globally, electricity’s share of energy use will continue to grow as developing countries industrialise.
All actions that produce real and verifiable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should receive the appropriate recognition. In response to climate change, the e8 companies are taking appropriate measures in their own generating stations to achieve significant reductions in GHG emissions.
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.