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Consultant opportunity – EU fit for 55% policy briefing for CLG Europe

Request for a consultant or team of consultants to support CLG Europe in drafting a briefing in response to the European Commission’s upcoming Fit for 55 package of legislation, due on July 14. Once the package is presented it will be discussed by Member States and the European Parliament before its adoption.

CLG Europe’s response on the updated EU Industrial Strategy

26 May 2021 - Ahead of the discussion at the Competitiveness Council on 27 May, CLG Europe welcomes the release of the EU’s Industrial Strategy as an important test for how Europe’s strategy for growth, the European Green Deal, is being reflected in its other economic policies.

New report exposes barriers to European market for climate-friendly goods and outlines policy priorities to scale up demand

11 May 2021 - While the clean production, efficient use and recycling of basic materials are essential to make European industry climate neutral, a joint study by Agora Energiewende and CLG Europe published today exposes the barriers that still hold back demand for climate-friendly goods.

Event: High-level virtual conference: Creating markets for climate neutral materials and the role of EU Industrial policy, 11 May 2021

This webinar was on 11 May between 10.15-12.15 CET, providing an opportunity to learn more about how to create lead markets for climate neutral materials and the EU policy's role in decarbonising heavy industry.

UK Business Group Alliance for Net Zero launch

Six months out from COP26 new business group alliance launches as more than 100 big UK businesses sign up to accelerate Race to Zero

29 April 2021 - The UK Business Group Alliance for Net Zero (BGA) formally launches six months before COP26 with the aim of increasing ambition to achieve a net zero UK by 2050 at the latest. The alliance draws together some of the most ambitious and proactive business groups and organisations to work and think together, working collaboratively with the UK Government and other stakeholders.

Event: Launch of the UK Business Group Alliance for Net Zero

The UK Business Group Alliance for Net Zero launch event webinar: Six-months to COP26: Accelerating UK business action in the Race to Zero. The launch webinar was on Thursday 29 April, 1.30-2.30pm BST. Business will play a key role in the transition to a net zero economy in the UK and in supporting the COP26 Climate Summit...