PwC's Global Green Policy Insights offers you a simple way of keeping abreast of important international developments in the rapidly evolving area of environmental taxes and regulation. Our bimonthly newsletter combines timely policy updates with valuable insights from our global network of specialists on what these developments mean for business.

Almost 700 executives worldwide share their views on the impact of climate change, their preferred policy tools, the role of government in environmental protection, and what's needed for a global climate change deal.

The survey, Carbon ready...or not, highlights a lack of certainty in the Australian business community. Less than a quarter (23.8 per cent) of Australian businesses are prepared for the introduction of the Australian Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS). Nearly as many businesses, 22.5 per cent, have made no preparations for the scheme which is to be reviewed in the Senate next week.

A valuable tool for cost-effective planning of investments which help save the environment, this study provides a thorough overview of both environmental taxes and tax incentives related to environmentally friendly investments and activities and analyses environmental tax measures in 13 major territories, including China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom and United States.

Leading companies recognise that social, environmental, economic and ethical factors directly affect their business strategy and success. As sustainability becomes an integral part of the executive agenda, organizations need to find the right balance between generating profits and reducing the impact of operations on people and the environment.