How is leadership in the low carbon economy different to any other kind of good business leadership? There are at least two key differences. Firstly, low carbon leaders really get it on energy and climate change. They understand what is settled science (it’s happening, it’s serious and the human impact is significant) and they know what’s uncertain (how fast, how severe). Secondly, low carbon leaders take a very broad view of what businesses are for. Great businesses prosper not by a short term focus on maximising shareholder value, but by taking a long term view of the needs of all stakeholders – owners, employees, customers, suppliers and society.