Enhancing global competitiveness through sustainable environmental stewardship It is apparent that environmental issues affect the livelihoods and well being of individuals communities and businesses the world over. In that vein this book examines the impact that climate change and other environmental factors have on business. The effect of climate change while a significant factor will influence business slowly but inexorably. Executives should manage environmental risk at three levels: regulatory compliance potential liability from industrial accidents and pollutant release mitigation. Companies that are proactive in mitigating their exposure to climate change risks will not only generate new profitable opportunities but also gain competitive advantage over their rivals in a carbon constrained future. Enhancing Global Competitiveness through Sustainable Environmental Stewardship provides frameworks for identifying how climate change might affect a business and suggests strategy guidelines to manage the risks and seek opportunities.