A Robust ETS for a Competitive and Decarbonised EU – CLG Europe View on the EU ETS Post-2030 Reform
26 May 2026
26 May 2026 - CLG Europe calls for the reinforcement of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), as a strong, cost-effective, predictable and long-term investment framework that drives power and industrial decarbonisation, innovation and European competitiveness.
6 May 2026
20 May 2026 - This paper examines why climate finance is not scaling in Kenya despite strong ambition, advanced financial inclusion and progressive policy frameworks, and what will be required to close the gap between climate finance ambition and delivery.
28 April 2026
28 April 2026 – In a position paper on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), CLG Europe calls for an EU budget aligned with Europe’s industrial transformation
20 April 2026
22 April 2026 - Europe has a €100 billion pipeline of industrial decarbonisation projects ready to deploy – but many face stalling due to insufficient market demand and inconsistent signals to investors. This report explores how European lead markets, supported by the Clean Industrial Deal and the Industrial Accelerator Act, can unlock investment into industry transformation, accelerate clean solutions deployment, and strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
CLG Europe Statement on Electrification
16 March 2026
16 March 2026 - Leading companies and business networks, representing the whole energy value chain from generators to users across the EU, underline the urgency and importance of scaling up clean electrification of the region.
Roots revival: Why nature-based carbon removals are a key opportunity for Europe
6 February 2026
10 February 2026 – CLG Europe, convened by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, releases a Business Briefing examining how high-integrity nature-based carbon removals can help close Europe’s climate gap while strengthening nature recovery, competitiveness and resilience.
CLG Europe Chair and Vice-Chair
5 February 2026
5 February 2026 - Fleming Voetmann, Vice President of Public Affairs & Product Regulatory Affairs at the VELUX Group, has been confirmed as the new Chair of CLG Europe, and Helena Norrman, Executive Vice President and Head of Group Communications at SSAB, as Vice-Chair. This follows the end of Gonzalo Saenz de Miera, Iberdrola’s Director of Climate Change and Alliances, term as Chair. In their roles as Chair and Vice-Chair, Fleming Voetmann and Helena Norrman will advise on the strategic development of CLG Europe and help represent the interests and perspectives of the group’s business leaders.
Powering the Transition: Latin America’s Business Voice at COP30
17 December 2025
17 December 2025 – This year, Latin America’s business leaders stepped forward to make their voices heard in the COP process. The Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth (IABN) united companies and non-governmental stakeholders to call for the policy conditions needed to accelerate an inclusive, nature-positive energy transition in the region. In a pivotal year for climate action, the Network demonstrated how cross-border business collaboration can help drive implementation and ambition.
CLG Europe: 10 Business Principles for High-Integrity Nature-Based GHG removals
19 November 2025
19 November 2025 - CLG Europe has released a new set of Business Principles for Nature-Based GHG removals, providing a clear blueprint for credible, responsible and science-aligned corporate investment in nature-based solutions.
Driving economic growth: How the UK’s climate targets unlock business action and investment
10 November 2025
10 November 2025 - A briefing by CLG UK and We Mean Business Coalition examines how the UK’s updated 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) can drive growth, competitiveness and innovation, while managing climate risks and delivering a socially inclusive transition.
