Business community calls for 'credible' deal in Copenhagen

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Updated September 23, 2009 11:04:39

More than 500 CEOs from around the world have sent a message that not all businesses are inflexible when it comes to tackling climate change.

The business leaders signed on to what's known as the 'Copenhagen Communique' which calls for a 'credible' deal in December, a deal they insist must pave the way for a 'low carbon' future.

Presenter: Simon Santow
Speakers: Maria Atkinson, Global head of Sustainablity, Lend Lease; Andrew Hall, director of Corporate & Public Affairs,Woolworths.

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