Private sector companies and entrepreneurs are a major source of innovation to help achieve growth without further damage to the environment. Private businesses are also an important channel and target of implementation for development projects and activities, where their business networks and links provide unique avenues of influence and embed established understanding of local needs, capabilities and requirements. In addition, businesses are drivers of negative and positive environmental change in developing countries. As a result, efforts to address environmental concerns can be more effective if done by engaging businesses and private companies.