October 2020 – Eneco, a Dutch energy company leading the energy transition in both Belgium and in the Netherlands has joined CLG Europe, a cross-sectoral business leadership group convened across the EU in support of a climate neutral economy. CLG Europe is convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).
Kees-Jan Rameau, Chief Strategic Growth Officer, Eneco, said:
“CLG Europe is a powerful and diverse coalition of industries striving for a sustainable and zero-carbon European economy. I am excited that Eneco will work together with these businesses to make Europe’s economy greener and stronger. The challenges posed by the economic impacts of Covid-19 require that EU leaders adopt robust policies that help to accelerate investments in the green transition, including offshore wind, the electrification of industry and zero-emission vehicles. We are ready to invest in green growth.”
Eliot Whittington, Director of CLG Europe said:
“As we advance on the transition to a climate neutral society, it’s clear that how we relate and work with energy is changing in fundamental ways. To develop this market we need companies putting the energy transition into practice with smart, sustainable products and services, which is why I am pleased to welcome Eneco, a leading investor in renewable energy in the Netherlands and Belgium, as a new affiliate member of CLG Europe.”
Eneco joins the 15 existing Full Members: ACCIONA, Coca Cola European Partners, DSM, EDF, Ferrovial, Iberdrola, Interface, Microsoft, ROCKWOOL Group, Salesforce, Signify, Sky, Stora Enso and Unilever, and 5 Affiliate members: Anglian Water, HYBRIT, Lloyds Banking, Tesco, Thames Water.
