12 November 2008

Rathbone Brothers Plc has joined with other members of the investment community to call on governments to make strong commitments on dealing with climate change. Specifically the coalition makes a case for a strong, binding global agreement encapsulating global targets, for specific roles for developing countries and for expanded use of carbon markets, the Kyoto Clean Development Mechanism and innovative technology.

Rathbone Brothers Plc was one of 135 parties, representing more than $6 trillion in assets who signed the statement - the largest group of investors ever to call for government action on climate change.

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