United States Climate Action Partnership

"We are committed to a pathway that will slow, stop and reverse the growth of U.S. emissions."

USCAP Statements

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JOINT STATEMENT OF UNITED STATES CLIMATE ACTION PARTNERSHIP

"Coal supplies over fifty percent of our current electricity generation and will play a continuing role in our energy future. The policies we support encourage the development and deployment of carbon capture and storage and other advanced coal technologies. We believe the construction of new plants should occur in a manner that will allow them to capture and store CO2 when the conditions exist to support its implementation. We do not take a position as a group on any specific project, even though as individual organizations many USCAP Members do have such positions."

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RICHARD B. EVANS

President and CEO
Alcan Inc.

"Alcan is pleased to join USCAP’s highly regarded roster of companies and NGOs committed to bringing about legislative action on climate change. At Alcan, we firmly believe that an emission trading system is one of the essential strategies to address the undesirable impacts of climate change, but in order for this to function properly, clear and consistent rules are required around the world. We look forward to working together with our colleagues in USCAP to achieve this objective."

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ALAIN J. P. BELDA

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Alcoa

"We know we must address climate change. This group of companies and NGO's may not have sorted out every detail, but we are willing to take a leadership position and embrace open dialogue... that will get us all to our common goals of protecting our world for future generations. The changes that are needed can't be incremental; we need major breakthroughs.

"Though the challenge is significant, I believe we can all grow and prosper in a greenhouse gas constrained world. Actually, I believe there is no other option. As an economic leader the U.S. must help lead the way.

"The scale of the undertaking to address climate change is enormous, and should not be underestimated. In order to meet this challenge we must have innovative new technologies in the areas of energy production and consumption and we must start here in the U.S.

"Sure, addressing climate change involves risks and costs. But much greater is the risk of failing to act. I am convinced that we can build a global plan of action on climate change in ways that create more economic opportunities than risks."

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MARTIN SULLIVAN

President and CEO
American International Group, Inc. (AIG)

"AIG recognizes that climate change is a serious problem that must be addressed.  We joined USCAP to support the development of a market-driven approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  We believe a cap-and-trade system holds great promise for achieving meaningful emissions reductions with the least amount of economic disruption.  As the first insurer to join USCAP, AIG looks forward to working with other leading corporations and non-governmental organizations to protect the earth's climate."

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PAUL LAVIOLETTE

Chief Operating Officer
Boston Scientific Corporation

"We see our involvement in USCAP as consistent with Boston Scientific’s overall objective of reducing its environmental impacts to the greatest extent possible, by focusing on improving efficiencies, leveraging technologies, and designing processes and products to minimize adverse environmental effects. Climate change is recognized as a global issue, and we are pleased to be playing a leadership role in this alliance, which is developing legislative solutions to address this issue in a manner that will benefit the environment while creating economic opportunities within the US economy."

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BOB MALONE

Chairman and President
BP America

"It is very important to interact with a wide group of stakeholders when you are trying to understand any complicated matter. The USCAP framework document is a great example of a diverse group working together to help progress an issue as complex as climate policy."

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JIM OWENS

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Caterpillar Inc.

"Caterpillar calls for a market-based approach to the continued development of existing and future clean technologies that reduce emissions and sustain the environment. In the context of the ongoing climate change debate, we must include all voices to ensure that energy policies lower emissions and sustain global economic development."

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TOM LASORDA

President and Chief Executive Officer
Chrysler LLC

"Now is the time for advancing a national approach to climate change where all of us – individuals, industry and government – take action toward reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. We are proud to be an active member with USCAP in the development of climate policy that addresses energy use and emissions from all sectors of the U.S. economy, and ultimately drives increased energy efficiency. And we look forward to working with the USCAP members in formulating a system to control greenhouse gas emissions in a way that not just addresses the supply of energy-efficient products and commodities, but also spurs demand for them."

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JIM MULVA

Chairman and CEO
ConocoPhillips

"USCAP has taken a leadership position in the call for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We joined the group because we support its goal of a mandatory national regulatory framework. It is important that business, government and non-governmental organizations work together to devise practical, equitable and cost-effective solutions to climate change."

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ROBERT LANE

Chairman and CEO
Deere & Company

"John Deere recognizes that the impact on the climate from greenhouse gas emissions is a global business issue and believes that action to address these emissions sooner rather than later will lower the costs and difficulties of mitigation and innovation.

"While no solution to global climate change will be perfect, USCAP’s proposed solutions would encourage innovation, enhance America's energy security, foster economic growth, improve our balance of trade, and provide critically needed U.S. leadership on this vital global challenge.

"In joining USCAP, Deere hopes to emphasize the importance of renewable energy as one means of achieving lower greenhouse gas emissions.  We believe effective policy to address global climate change must include development and support of renewable energy sources including agricultural, forestry, wind and bio-technologies, as well as processing and distribution improvements."

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ANDREW LIVERIS

Chairman and CEO
The Dow Chemical Company

 "Climate change is real and the most urgent environmental issue our society faces. Slowing, stopping and reversing the causes of climate change will require collaboration, innovation and sound public policy. We are therefore very pleased to join the United States Climate Action Partnership, and help drive its goals and principles.

"These principles are completely in line with what Dow has advocated for globally and we will continue to do so. As a world leader in chemistry, we have much at stake, as well as a lot of solutions to offer. In 25 years, the world’s population will increase by roughly 25 percent and is expected to consume goods and services at a rate four times higher than we do now. This rate of consumption, more than the population numbers themselves, will have the most significant correlation to the rate at which we consume fossil fuels and produce greenhouse gases. The challenge will be how to provide humanity with a sustainable energy supply while addressing climate change. Dow is uniquely positioned to provide innovations that enable diverse solutions to these challenges. We have been part of the solution for decades and through our 2015 and 2025 goals on climate change and energy efficiency we hold ourselves accountable to continue on this path."

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JIM ROGERS

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Duke Energy

"There is no ‘silver bullet' for utilities to effectively address climate change. We need to drive advancements on all fronts – energy efficiency, renewable energy and advanced clean coal, natural gas and nuclear plants – as we plan to meet our customers' growing demand for electricity over the next ten years and beyond.  We are the nation's third largest coal generator, fourth largest nuclear generator and second largest in hydroelectric capacity and pleased to be active participants in USCAP.  We look forward to working with Congress and others on federal climate change legislation and convinced that the sooner we act the better it will be for our environment, customers and the economy."

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CHAD HOLLIDAY

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
DuPont

"Climate change is a serious issue that has to be addressed through concrete action.  DuPont has been committed to greenhouse gas reduction in our own operations since 1991, and we have reduced our global greenhouse gas emissions by 72%, while avoiding energy costs of $3 billion.  By 2015, we will further reduce our greenhouse gas emissions at least 15% from a base year of 2004.  We are also committed to growing revenues from products that create energy efficiency and/or significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions for our customers."

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FRED KRUPP

President
Environmental Defense

"This is a game changer for action on global warming. We chose a cap and trade approach because it guarantees the emissions cuts we need, while it unleashes cash and creativity from the private sector. These negotiations weren't easy – we all had strong points of view on the specifics – yet there was a real sense that we were doing something that could be historic."

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JOHN W. ROWE

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Exelon Corporation

"Exelon was an early and vocal advocate for mandatory, economy-wide carbon regulation. By joining other industry leaders in USCAP, we add our very strong voice to those who are working with Congress to enact climate change legislation as soon as possible. We support USCAP's call for a cap-and-trade program to provide regulatory certainty and create economic opportunity. And in the meantime, as a member of the U.S. EPA's Climate Leaders program we are on track to meet our voluntary goal of reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions by 8 percent from 2001 levels by the end of 2008.

"If we do it well, carbon regulation can serve as an incentive to the next great global industry - low carbon energy production and efficiency. If we do it poorly, carbon regulation can impose an impossible burden on our economy and seriously undermine our global competitiveness. USCAP's strength is in the unity of its members who are working together toward a viable climate change solution."

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ALAN R. MULALLY

President and CEO
Ford Motor Company

"We are at a critical stage in the conversation on climate change, energy consumption and environmental protection. We all recognize it is time for action. Ford has long supported the six major principles of USCAP, including recognizing the importance of technology and the need to be environmentally effective. We have been actively developing a range of advanced technology vehicles to address the climate change issue, reducing our energy consumption on a global basis, and working to create vehicles with the environmental innovation our customers' desire. We are pleased to join USCAP as the serious efforts of the Transportation Work Group get underway. "

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LEWIS HAY, III

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
FPL Group

"As the world leader in renewable energy, and as the nation's leading utility in energy conservation programs, FPL Group is proud to be among other industry leaders and stakeholders which are part of this positive collaboration to support the formulation of mandatory policies to reduce CO2 emissions for our country."

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JEFFREY IMMELT

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
General Electric

"GE invests in innovation because applying technology against problems is good business and provides us with a competitive advantage. Investing in technology to solve big challenges like climate change can become a competitive advantage for the United States, also. But we need constructive action to seize it. We must draw equally from business, government, and non-governmental bodies to create energy policy that is integrated, coherent and clear, and that promotes a diverse energy mix of proven technologies and encourages future technologies through tax credits and other economic incentives. The time to start this discussion is now."

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RICK WAGONER

Chairman and CEO
General Motors Corp.

"GM is very pleased to join USCAP in proactively addressing the concerns posed by climate change. The key as we see it is energy diversity – being able to offer our customers vehicles that can be powered by many different energy sources and advanced propulsion systems to help displace petroleum and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  We especially applaud USCAP for recognizing the important role that technology can play in achieving an economy-wide solution."

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WILLIAM C. WELDON

Chairman and CEO
Johnson & Johnson

"We support the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the expected adverse effects of climate change. USCAP promises to serve as a catalyst to develop solutions that will balance the health, environmental and economic aspects of this problem."

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BRIAN STORMS

Chairman and CEO
Marsh, Inc.

"Addressing the growing range of issues associated with climate change is a formidable challenge because it requires skillful navigation through areas of science, public policy and risk management. There is a critical need for leaders to step forward at this time.  We're delighted to join forces with other forward-thinking companies to engage in, and widen, the dialogue."

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LARRY SCHWEIGER

President and CEO
National Wildlife Federation

"The action plan adopted by USCAP's members is the path Americans must follow to meet our moral responsibility to confront global warming and protect our children's future."

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FRANCES BEINECKE

President
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

"The era of delay and half-measures is over. The U.S. Climate Action Partnership marks a towering milestone in ending a state of denial. Today the heads of some of America's top companies join a growing coalition of leaders who recognize that urgent action is needed – and that opportunity abounds.

"We have the technology and the know-how to move our economy forward and reduce global warming emissions safely and affordably – starting right now. And the future of clean, efficient energy technologies like wind and biofuels gets brighter every day.

"Many states and cities all across our country already have taken action to fight global warming. Today we stand united in sending a message to our leaders in Washington that they also need to act. The unity we exhibit today marks a huge step toward a successful global warming solution. 2007 must be the year that America finally breaks the national stalemate on global warming." 

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STEVE MCCORMICK

President and CEO
The Nature Conservancy

"Climate change will be the biggest threat by far to our mission of protecting nature and to the many investments in lands and waters we have made over the past 60 years. The Nature Conservancy is joining USCAP to ensure that a strong policy framework is developed to address this critical challenge. We also plan to shine a spotlight on the need to reduce emissions through the protection and restoration of forests, which hold or sequester vast amounts of carbon, and on strategies to help ecosystems and wildlife adapt to an already changing planet."

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DAVID CRANE

President and CEO
NRG Energy, Inc.

"We continue to invest in highly efficient, low-carbon technologies such as nuclear energy and coal gasification that will limit carbon dioxide and other air emissions. If the global economy is to make significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it will be through the rapid commercial deployment of advanced nuclear generation facilities and, particularly, IGCC plants with carbon sequestration."

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INDRA K. NOOYI

Chairman and CEO
PepsiCo

"PepsiCo has joined the United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP) to proactively address the range of issues associated with climate change. It is critical that business, government and non-governmental organizations come together to develop efficient and effective approaches to addressing environmental impacts of greenhouse gas emissions and our mutual energy future. We believe that being a part of USCAP will help PepsiCo achieve our vision as a company that delivers Performance with Purpose and thereby help to create a better tomorrow than today."

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EILEEN CLAUSSEN

President
Pew Center on Global Climate Change

"Today the world changed.  If there is any doubt in Washington, this agreement makes crystal clear that the political tide has turned.  USCAP offers the right solutions at the right time with the full endorsement of some of America's top corporate leaders.  Now it's up to Congress to act."

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PETER A. DARBEE

Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President
PG&E Corporation

"Today, the United States is the world's largest energy user and the largest emitter of greenhouse gases.  It also is the world's wealthiest and most innovative economy.  As such, we are in a unique position:  No other country bears a greater responsibility – or possesses a greater capacity – to lead the global response on this issue.  We recognize that the challenges of solving this problem are great, but with timely action, so too are the opportunities for our nation.

"What does it mean to be a leader on climate change?  Certainly, it means proactively taking serious, concrete measures to reduce greenhouse gases and working for the development and implementation of responsible policies.  This coalition of business and environmental leaders are firmly committed to doing this.

"Leadership means that we must actively work to inspire, engage with and convince other leaders to take action.  Perhaps no other environmental issue has ever demanded the kind of long-term, cooperative and multidimensional effort that will be required to overcome this challenge. This coalition of business and environmental leaders is a good start."

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JEFFRY STERBA

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
PNM Resources

"The unique challenge of climate change is that it requires action now on a problem that will affect our grandchildren far more than it will affect us. With the right framework, we can address this problem and even create unique opportunities within our society. I believe the USCAP approach is the right approach. It shows that the business and environmental communities can work together, and it has an appropriate focus on technology. Meaningful greenhouse gas emission reductions will require an extraordinary and collaborative emphasis on technology."

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TOM ALBANESE

Chief Executive
Rio Tinto

"Climate change is a critical issue for our business. Not only do we produce energy resources, such as coal, but our mining and mineral processing operations use large quantities of energy. Combating climate change means finding new and better ways of producing, using and conserving energy. USCAP provides an important forum to advance comprehensive policy that includes both market approaches and technology options."

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PRESTON CHIARO

Chief Executive, Energy Group
Rio Tinto

"The challenge for this century is to reduce CO2 emissions from fossil fuels such as coal. In the past we have effectively applied technology to reduce emissions from coal burning, but the key to unlocking an environmentally friendly future for all fossil fuels is carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS). The ultimate success of CCS will depend on its widespread application, public acceptance and rapid commercialization of the technology. USCAP recognizes that government and industry cooperation to advance CCS technology is a critical path toward slowing, stopping, and reducing the growth of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Market-based approaches can provide long-term incentives for low carbon power generation, but government support will also be required to help overcome the high initial cost of first-of-a-kind technology development and deployment."

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JOHN HOFMEISTER

U.S. Country Chair and President
Shell Oil Company

"Shell is pleased to be a member of USCAP and supports its mission and A Call to Action. Shell was one of the first energy companies to acknowledge the threat of climate change and to call for action by governments, industries and energy users; and to take action ourselves. We are playing a leading role in demonstrating ways to manage CO2 responsibly. But we recognize that the challenge cannot be met by one company or by the energy industry alone. The membership of USCAP can play a vital role in crafting a national climate change policy. We are pleased to assist in that endeavor."

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GEORGE NOLEN

President and CEO
Siemens Corporation

"At Siemens, we are committed to tackling the challenge of global climate change and are pleased to be an active participant in the United States Climate Action Partnership. We support USCAP's goal of achieving swift action in the United States to enact an equitable, yet ambitious, market-based framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a global company with a long history of technological innovation, we look beyond national borders, and beyond 2012, to help improve energy efficiency in everything from power plants to commercial and residential buildings. As part of the solution, Siemens is committed to taking its share of responsibility."

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JONATHAN LASH

President
World Resources Institute (United States)

"What brings us together is the need for national action on climate change to protect both the environment and the economy. We recommend policies that will help assure that America's companies will compete in tomorrow's markets, and that America's future generations can avert environmental disaster."

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URSULA M. BURNS

President
Xerox Corporation

"Each generation of Xerox people strives to leave the company, the communities in which we do business and the world at large better than we found it. We’ve been focused on sustainability as a corporate priority for decades, demonstrating environmental stewardship through energy reduction, reuse, recycling and remanufacturing initiatives. As the first high technology company to join USCAP, we add our voice to the coalition’s call for action to develop policies and frameworks that address the challenges of climate change while fostering economic growth."

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