COP 26: Sponsors Debate
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Lord Randall of Uxbridge
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COP 26: Sponsors
Lord Randall of Uxbridge Excerpts(3 years, 9 months ago)
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Lord Callanan (Con)
We are always willing to consider sponsorship opportunities if the right reverend Prelate wishes to offer them. To be serious, we will of course be engaging with both NGOs and faith communities in this endeavour as well.
Lord Randall of Uxbridge (Con) [V]
Can my noble friend confirm that before appointing any sponsors for the COP, Her Majesty’s Government will undertake due diligence in the supply chains of any companies under consideration with regard to negative environmental impact?
Lord Callanan (Con)
My noble friend makes a very good point. We will be carrying out due diligence on all potential sponsors. As I said, we are looking for companies that are running their businesses in a sustainable manner and working to reduce their environmental impact through net-zero targets; that will include studying their supply chains as well.