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Read more at: CLG Europe Materials & Products Taskforce’s rapid reaction to the March Circular Economy Package
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CLG Europe Materials & Products Taskforce’s rapid reaction to the March Circular Economy Package

30 March 2022 - Today the European Commission released its First 2022 Circular Economy Package. This is a key moment for the transition towards a climate neutral and circular future. The package includes an array of horizontal and sector-specific legislation which aims to accelerate the transformation towards a European Circular Economy, including the widely anticipated Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).


Read more at: Blog: Reading the Renovation Wave

Blog: Reading the Renovation Wave

29 March 2022 - Reading the Renovation Wave: a blog from Mirella Vitale, SVP Marketing, Communication and Public Affairs at ROCKWOOL Group


Read more at: Amazon joins CISL’s UK and European Corporate Leaders Groups to support progress towards net zero

Amazon joins CISL’s UK and European Corporate Leaders Groups to support progress towards net zero

21 March 2022 - Amazon has joined the UK and European Corporate Leaders Groups (CLG UK and CLG Europe) convened by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership in support of a sustainable and climate neutral economy.


Read more at: CLG Europe has elected its Chair and Vice-Chair

CLG Europe has elected its Chair and Vice-Chair

In February 2022, Harry Verhaar, Vice President at Signify was re-elected as Chair of CLG Europe and Gonzalo Sáenz de Miera, Global Director of Climate Change and Alliances at Iberdrola was elected as Vice- Chair. In their role as Chair and Vice-Chair, Harry and Gonzalo will advise on the strategic development of CLG Europe and help to represent the interests and concerns of the group’s business leaders.


Read more at: Consultant required to co-produce a report for CLG Europe

Consultant required to co-produce a report for CLG Europe

Consultant required to co-produce a report for CLG Europe From ambition to delivery: How can policy enable and encourage more sustainable choices by business and households in the EU? (working title) Deadline for applicants: 28 March 2022


Read more at: Consultant required to co-produce a report for CLG Europe’s Taskforce for climate neutral and circular materials and products

Consultant required to co-produce a report for CLG Europe’s Taskforce for climate neutral and circular materials and products

Consultant required to co-produce a report for CLG Europe’s Taskforce for climate neutral and circular materials and products Closing date: 21 March 2022


Read more at: Business groups affirm support for people of Ukraine and call on EU to accelerate Europe’s green transition to strengthen energy security

Business groups affirm support for people of Ukraine and call on EU to accelerate Europe’s green transition to strengthen energy security

7 March 2022 - In an open letter sent as Russian troops continue their offensive in Ukraine, the European Corporate Leaders Group (CLG Europe) and We Mean Business Coalition urge European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to view the Green Deal not only as the de facto growth strategy for the EU, but also at the heart of energy security.


Read more at: Blog: Ignore the net zero sceptics - the UK needs a national conversation on climate action and resilience

Blog: Ignore the net zero sceptics - the UK needs a national conversation on climate action and resilience

2 March 2022 - Look at the climate impacts we are seeing and tell me with a straight face we don't need to act now, says Peter Simpson, Chief Executive of Anglian Water and co-Chair of the UK Corporate Leaders Group.


Read more at: Event report: Business networks for a Climate Neutral Economy - Stimulating progressive business action with the Fit for 55 Package

Event report: Business networks for a Climate Neutral Economy - Stimulating progressive business action with the Fit for 55 Package

1 March 2022 - Business networks from across Europe recently came together with policymakers to have a positive exchange on how businesses can support Europe’s transition towards climate neutrality. This event allowed all participants to have a constructive exchange on how the Fit for 55 Package can deliver the transition towards a climate neutral and prosperous EU, including by supporting businesses to develop and scale up these practices.


Read more at: CLG UK welcomes the reappointment of co-Chairs for further two years

CLG UK welcomes the reappointment of co-Chairs for further two years

15 March 2022 - Following a successful tenure as co-Chairs of the UK Corporate Leaders Group (CLG UK), Peter Simpson, CEO of Anglian Water, and Colin Matthews, Non-Executive Chairman of EDF in the UK, have been reappointed for a further two years.