We live in a world increasingly shaped by sustainable growth issues.

Business has a key role to play. Here we are. It is up to us to create a sustainable path in the world. If we don't, I don't like where we are going.

There are several reasons why these data are not available. In many parts of the world there are simply not sources that compile the data. Real estate, hotel or construction companies are not as accustomed to sharing these data as they are in North America. Finally, gathering the data is very time consuming and challenging: Projects are announced that are never completed, and it would involve interviewing multiple local officials, local, regional and national developers, hotel companies and many others.

On average, global warming is not going to harm the developing world.

So it's mainly a question of helping the Third World overcome the effects of global warming.

My suggestion is that we should first work to ensure the Third World has clean drinking water and sanitation.