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Business leaders call on EU for effective and coherent “Fit for 55% package” that delivers EU leadership on climate and the net zero transition

30 June 2021 - In an open letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and further key EU policymakers, CLG Europe members and business network partners, are calling on the EU to seize this opportunity and demonstrate leadership in the run up to the COP26 summit.

Bridging the Gap: what can business and government do to accelerate the race to zero?

29 June 2021 - This week CLG UK published a new report Bridging the Gap: UK business and policy leadership for net zero.

Blog: How transitioning towards a more sustainable food system plays a key role in meeting the EU’s climate goals

28 June 2021 - As the European Union gets close to agreeing on the reform of the Common Agricultural policy, Eliot Whittington, Director of the European Corporate Leaders Group, writes about the need to create more sustainable food systems in Europe that align with the Green Deal and enhanced climate ambitions.

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. Please find the summary note here . Business will play a key role in the transition to a net zero economy in the UK and in...

SSE plc joins The Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group

April 2021 – SSE plc, a leading generator of renewable electricity in the UK and Ireland and one of the largest electricity network companies in the UK, which has also recently been confirmed as a major partner for COP26 is the latest business to join as an affiliate member The Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group (CLG).

News: Over 300 signatures on business and investor open letter calling for stronger US climate action

April 2021 - Coordinated by the We Mean Business Coalition and Ceres, and supported by the Corporate Leaders Groups, a new business and investor letter supports a 2030 climate target for the US of cutting GHG emissions by at least 50 per cent compared to the 2005 levels. 310 business es and investors , including Corporate...

Business leaders call on EU for effective and coherent “Fit for 55% package” that delivers EU leadership on climate and the net zero transition

Bridging the Gap: what can business and government do to accelerate the race to zero?

Blog: How transitioning towards a more sustainable food system plays a key role in meeting the EU’s climate goals

CLG Europe’s response on the updated EU Industrial Strategy

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

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

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

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

SSE plc joins The Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group

News: Over 300 signatures on business and investor open letter calling for stronger US climate action

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