The Federal Government’s decision to delay the introduction of an emissions trading scheme until 2013 at the earliest, gives all sides of politics more time to develop a policy that will benefit the environment and help, not hinder, local business.

The State’s peak organisation representing local business, CCI, believes climate change is one of the most significant issues to face the international community.

CCI has argued for some time that it made no sense to rush the introduction of a policy, which if not handled properly, would cause significant harm to the local economy and business.

There is no shame in taking the time to get the policy right.

An emissions trading scheme must be carefully designed and implemented to ensure that it does not harm the international competitiveness of local business, including the State’s resources and energy sector.

WA business is looking for a climate change policy that;

• is market based;
• minimises the risk to the economy;
• does not diminish our international competitiveness;
• encourages innovation; and
• is part of a single, consistent national response.

These goals can only be reached through bi-partisan agreement.

In the meantime, business will continue to search for new ways to lower its carbon footprint, including through increased energy efficiency.

CCI looks forward to working with the major political parties on behalf of the WA business community to develop a climate change policy that is in the State’s and the Nation’s best interests.

Source: http://www.cciwa.com/27_April_2010_1.aspx#20862

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