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EU Climate and Energy package is a major step forward but weak on renewables and energy efficiency

24 October 2014 – The European Council has just agreed a new climate and energy deal that sets a binding domestic Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) target of “at least” 40% but which failed to agree ambitious targets for the share of energy from renewable sources and for energy efficiency.

EU Climate and Energy package is a major step forward but weak on renewables and energy efficiency – 24 October 2014

For immediate release: 24 October 2014 EU Climate and Energy package is a major step forward but weak on renewables and energy efficiency The European Council has just agreed a new climate and energy deal that sets a binding domestic Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) target of “at least” 40% but which failed to agree...

Driving EU innovation in the transition to a zero carbon economy

16 November 2016, Marrakech, Morocco – Business leaders and Ministers from across the EU have come together to discuss the innovation needed to transition to a zero carbon economy at an event hosted jointly by The Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group and We Mean Business.

Deputy Director of The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group speaks in support of EU ETS reform

18 March 2014 – Eliot Whittington, Deputy Director of The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group spoke about a number of improvements required for a healthy climate and energy package at the event Competitiveness and credibility: What is the best outcome for business from the EU 2030 climate negotiations?

Blog: Countries and regions seizing low carbon opportunities are best positioned for a brighter future

2 June 2017 – Eliot Whittington, Deputy Director, Corporate Leaders Group, discusses how the Paris Climate Agreement, and the overall commitment to address climate change it represents, is still alive and well, despite US withdrawal from the Agreement.

Corporate Leaders Group welcomes reform of EU carbon market

7 May 2015 – The European Parliament and Council have given the green light to a Commission proposal to bring forward reform of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS).

Corporate Leaders Group unites with trade unions and civil society to demand higher ambition on climate action from EU leaders

20 April 2016 – As Ministers and Heads of State travel to New York for the signing of the Paris Agreement, the CLG joins with the European Trade Union Confederation and Climate Action Network Europe to demand that EU legislation is aligned with the Paris Agreement.

Corporate Leaders Group respond to the open consultation on Building our Industrial Strategy

17 April 2017 – The Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group provided a written submission to the UK Government Green Paper on Industrial Strategy.

Corporate Leaders Group reacts to EU ETS reforms

15 July 2015 – Today the European Commission presented proposals to revise the EU Emissions Trading System.

Corporate Leaders Group reacts to Amber Rudd’s first speech on climate action

24 July 2015 – Today saw the first major speech on climate change made by the Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd. Read our initial reaction.

EU Climate and Energy package is a major step forward but weak on renewables and energy efficiency

EU Climate and Energy package is a major step forward but weak on renewables and energy efficiency – 24 October 2014

Driving EU innovation in the transition to a zero carbon economy

Deputy Director of The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group speaks in support of EU ETS reform

Blog: Countries and regions seizing low carbon opportunities are best positioned for a brighter future

Corporate Leaders Group welcomes reform of EU carbon market

Corporate Leaders Group unites with trade unions and civil society to demand higher ambition on climate action from EU leaders

Corporate Leaders Group respond to the open consultation on Building our Industrial Strategy

Corporate Leaders Group reacts to EU ETS reforms

Corporate Leaders Group reacts to Amber Rudd’s first speech on climate action

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