$2.200bn, World 's 3000 biggest companies cause $2tn environmental damage

Post date: Feb 22, 2010 11:29:53 AM

Green economy targets $2.2tn market

Putting a price tag on nature is meaningless

but paying for the value of nature could set

scene for true green economy

UN report

World's top firms cause $2.2tn of environmental damage, report estimates

Report for the UN into the activities of the world's 3,000 biggest companies

estimates one-third of profits would be lost if firms were forced to pay for use,

loss and damage of environment

PRI: Principles Responsible Investment

UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment

source: guardian.co.uk/environment