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Read more at: ‘How the new EU institutions can kickstart the Circular Economy’ - Materials and Products Taskforce webinar as part of WCEF Side Events 2024 on 8 April 2024

‘How the new EU institutions can kickstart the Circular Economy’ - Materials and Products Taskforce webinar as part of WCEF Side Events 2024 on 8 April 2024

On 8 April 2024, as part of WCEF Side Events 2024, CLG Europe’s Materials and Products Taskforce hosted a webinar titled ‘How the new EU institutions can kickstart the Circular Economy’.

Read more at: Ursula Woodburn Op-ed on 2040 Climate Target: European businesses want robust climate targets and politicians must listen.
European businesses want robust climate targets

Ursula Woodburn Op-ed on 2040 Climate Target: European businesses want robust climate targets and politicians must listen.

11 April 2024 - CLG Europe Director Ursula Woodburn provides her insights on the urgency of establishing robust climate targets, following the release of CLG Europe's influential letter. The letter was endorsed by over 100 signatories, calling on Environment and Climate Ministers to set a minimum 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Read a preview of Ursula's op-ed for The Financial Times Sustainable Views here.

Read more at: Business and Investors call on the EU to Set a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target of at least 90% by 2040.
Business and Investors call on the EU to Set a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target

Business and Investors call on the EU to Set a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target of at least 90% by 2040.

21 March 2024 - Over 100 businesses and investors signed a joint letter calling on the EU to set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2040. A robust climate target and the decarbonisation of our economies will improve the EU’s resilience to shocks, energy security and competitiveness.

Read more at: CLG UK's rapid reaction to the 2024 Spring Budget

CLG UK's rapid reaction to the 2024 Spring Budget

06 March 2024 - The UK Corporate Leaders Group has provided a rapid reaction to the contents of the 2024 Spring Budget.

Read more at: Business needs a clear and consistent UK green investment plan
Growing money piles with plants growing in them

Business needs a clear and consistent UK green investment plan

13 February 2024 - Labour's decision to ditch its £28bn manifesto pledge creates yet more uncertainty for green businesses, writes Beverley Cornaby, Director of the UK Corporate Leaders Group.

Read more at: Roundtable: How to create decent & fair circular jobs in the EU?
How to create decent & fair circular jobs

Roundtable: How to create decent & fair circular jobs in the EU?

29 January 2024 – CLG Europe’s Materials & Products Taskforce hosted a closed roundtable, both in Brussels and online, delving into how the shift towards circular economy impacts employment in the EU and beyond, involving approximately 30 stakeholders, including policymakers, civil society representatives, and experts to identify priority actions for policymakers.

Read more at: Business networks from across UK support UK government in keeping 1.5C alive

Business networks from across UK support UK government in keeping 1.5C alive

10 December 2023 – 25 UK businesses, business groups and investors have urgently come together during COP28 to deliver a shared a statement in support of the UK Government COP28 negotiation which aims to keep 1.5C alive.

Read more at: Business networks from across Europe call for fossil fuel phase out at COP28

Business networks from across Europe call for fossil fuel phase out at COP28

9 December 2023 - 29 Business organisations representing different sectors and different sizes of businesses from SMEs to multinationals have urgently come together during COP28 shared a statement with European policy makers calling for them to support language during the COP negotiations that will set the world economy on a clear path to a tripling of renewable energy by 2030 the doubling of energy efficiency and a fossil fuel phase out.

Read more at: Materials & Products Taskforce policy briefing launch – ‘Inclusive Circularity: Creating decent and fair jobs in the EU’
Inclusive Circularity report

Materials & Products Taskforce policy briefing launch – ‘Inclusive Circularity: Creating decent and fair jobs in the EU’

5 December 2023 – This week, the Taskforce for climate neutral and circular materials and products launched a new policy briefing ‘Inclusive Circularity: Creating decent and fair jobs in the EU’ at COP28 in Dubai. The policy briefing provides an overview of the types of jobs that are needed in a circular economy, the opportunities and barriers around creating decent and inclusive jobs, the links between circular economy and social policies, and the private sector’s views on this topic.

Read more at: Blog: Tax cuts are not enough to deliver green growth

Blog: Tax cuts are not enough to deliver green growth

24 November 2023 - The Autumn Statement was a missed opportunity to remove barriers holding back the UK's green economy, writes Beverley Cornaby, Director of the UK Corporate Leaders Group.

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