Along with the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Al Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize today. The prize was awarded to Gore and the IPCC because of their efforts to raise awareness of climate change and mobilize worldwide support for emissions reduction.

This is a significant milestone in the development of climate change science as it further highlights the imperative for action. The world has taken note of the issue, and the need for a collaborative response is clear. There has been considerable momentum building since 2006 in support of changes in business practices, and this news should add to that momentum. For those of us who are shareholder advocates on environmental issues, we hope this can help lead to more fruitful dialogues and the inclusion of more companies in stakeholder engagements.

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