VANCOUVER, B.C. — Today 113 business leaders released a letter encouraging Liberal
and NDP leadership candidates to chart the next steps in the province's move toward
a low-carbon economy.
The signatories come from
a diverse range of businesses throughout the province. At this important
juncture in the province's leadership, the letter signals support for the next steps
on climate change and clean energy.
"It's
encouraging to see so many business leaders recognizing the economic
opportunity associated with the clean energy economy," said Matt Horne,
director of B.C. Energy Solutions for the Pembina Institute, which coordinated
the letter. "They expect similar thinking from the province's political
leaders."
The
signatories of the letter come from all corners of the province and beyond,
including the Peace, the Skeena and the Lower Mainland. They include executives
and owners from renewable power producers, retailers, communications firms,
clean energy technology companies, fishing guides, homebuilders and organic
farms.
The
letter cautions against any loss of momentum on tackling climate change because
of the investment uncertainty it would cause. As part of any steps forward, the
signatories highlight the importance of continued provincial government efforts
to forge partnerships that broaden the scope of action and opportunity.
Above
all, the letter is a strong statement that a wide range of business leaders
want the province to implement the next set of climate solutions.
"Whoever
emerges as the new Liberal and NDP leaders will have strong support from these
business leaders to advance action on climate change," Horne said.
The
letter is available online, and
includes the full list of signatories with their contact information.
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For more information contact:
Matt Horne
Director, British Columbia Energy Solutions
The Pembina Institute
Cell: 778-235-1476
matth@pembina.org
