One of the main roles of the Corporate Leaders Group is to develop and document insights from the business community that can help support stronger climate action. These outputs underpin many of the key milestones achieved by the CLG over time.The Corporate Leaders Groups' work covers a range of topics, and the current priority areas are highlighted below. Further themes and categories can be found in the right-hand column. |
Key themes
Aiming for zero |
Energy |
Industrial strategy |
Low carbon buildings |
Transport and mobility |
Just transition and green recovery |
Latest thought leadership
Blog: EU climate targets are key to energy security and competitiveness
19 June 2025
The EU has a strategic opportunity to set robust and aligned climate targets for 2035 and 2040 which, combined with a comprehensive and coherent framework, can support and catalyse business action and investments that accelerate clean energy deployment, enhance competitiveness and strengthen energy security, positioning Europe as a global leader in the transition to a climate neutral economy.
12 June 2025
17 June 2025 – CLG Europe manifesto calls for the Clean Industrial Deal to move beyond ambition and deliver tangible results. Grounded in a clear vision for Europe’s clean innovation leadership, it must align policy with strategic priorities to shield against global shocks, drive investment through decarbonisation, and provide long-term predictability for businesses.
CLG UK Rapid Reaction to the UK 2025 Spending Review
11 June 2025
11 June 2025 - Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the UK's Spending Review, setting out budgets for government departments over the next three years. CLG UK provided a rapid reaction to the contents of the Spending Review.
The EU’s Next NDC: An Opportunity To Strengthen Energy Security And Industrial Competitiveness
11 June 2025
We are launching a policy report in collaboration with the We Mean Business Coalition outlining how policymakers and businesses can collaborate on a robust, investible EU NDC of at least 72.5% by 2035, that enhances energy security, economic strength, and industrial competitiveness.
Corporate Leaders Group celebrates its 20th anniversary with University of Cambridge college dinner
6 June 2025
6 June 2025 - Members of the three Corporate Leaders Groups (CLG) across the UK, Brussels and South Africa convened to discuss two decades of CLG impact.
BGA Business Leaders’ Summit 2025 – Business Backs Climate Action: London, 24 June 2025
23 May 2025
Co-hosted by the UK Corporate Leaders Group and the Aldersgate Group, the Business Leaders’ Summit 2025 will showcase and reinforce the commitment of UK businesses to tackle climate change, as an integral element of driving sustainable, resilient and competitive growth.
CLG UK roundtable on Climate Business Advocacy in the Age of Disruption
30 April 2025
30 April 2025 - Senior members of the UK Corporate Leaders Group (CLG UK) met to discuss the evolving context of climate leadership, business confidence, and future of climate advocacy.
Net zero: The world has changed and we must change with it by acting now
10 April 2025
10 April 2025 - The UK's political consensus on climate change may be crumbling, but swift action from businesses can create and protect value from climate risks and secure the future of market-based economies, writes Bev Cornaby, director of the UK Corporate Leaders Group. First published in BusinessGreen.
CLG UK rapid reaction to the Spring Statement
26 March 2025
26 March 2025 - Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the 2025 Spring Statement in the House of Commons. Bev Cornaby, CLG UK Director, provided a rapid reaction to the contents of the statement.
CLG UK rapid reaction to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
11 March 2025
11 March 2025 - Today, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government introduced its Planning and Infrastructure Bill to Parliament. Bev Cornaby, CLG UK Director, provided comments on this announcement.
