Last updated 13:39, Thursday, 08 May 2008

PRINCE Charles has called on business chiefs from the region to help tackle climate change.

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Addressing the May Day Business Summit on Climate Change, the Prince congratulated those businesses who have already started to address the issue.

More than 100 senior business leaders from across the north west met in Manchester as part of the May Day Network.

They used satellite links to join with more than 1,550 business leaders at similar events across the UK.

Business leaders were told that despite all they are doing it is still not nearly enough.

Since last year’s Business Summit, 831 businesses and organisations nationally have signed up to the May Day Network.

Bryan Gray, chairman of event sponsors the Northwest Regional Development Agency, said: “Once again the NWDA is delighted to support this successful national event and I am delighted by the strong regional response.“Together with key decision makers and partner organisations, we remain committed to leading the region towards demonstrating real progress in sustainable consumption and production.”

May Day Network member United Utilities used the theme ‘Tap into Water’ to demonstrate their green credentials.

The company gave away 2,000 water bottles in the centre of Manchester to encourage people to reduce their carbon footprint by drinking tap water. Three billion bottles are thrown away in the UK each year, switching to tap water also cuts energy wasted on transporting bottles.

The Northwest Regional Development Agency sponsored the event.