So, what we do as individuals matters. It adds up.

We need what I have often called an ecological approach to the management of these resources and we do not have that now. We have the inertia of past habits, unsustainable habits.

What pleases me most is that sustainable development is on almost everybody's agenda now.

We must, from here on in, all go down the same path... There may not be another chance.

Nevertheless, the concept of sustainable development is now known - even amongst those who haven't accepted it - and it's recognized, debated and followed by an increasing number of businesses.

So, what we do as individuals matters. It adds up.

I've developed a huge regard for Toyota for its environmental awareness, for its immense commitment to research and development in this field, and for its leadership in developing hybrids which others are now following.