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
4 July 2023
Our high-level event was centred around the launch of the new report “ Embracing circularity: A pathway for strengthening the Critical Raw Materials Act ” on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). The report is authored by CLG Europe’s Taskforce for Climate Neutral and Circular Materials and Products , in association with the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy .
Blog: How energy efficiency is creating environmental and economic value in cities
4 July 2023
04 July 2023 - Nico van der Merwe, Signify's UK&I CEO, explains how energy efficiency measures such as the retrofitting of smart LEDs can provide green impacts across society in combination with the switch to renewable energy.
CLG Europe submits response to European Commission public consultation on EU climate target for 2040
22 June 2023
22 June 2023 – CLG Europe has submitted a response to the EU’s public consultation on the 2040 target, calling for a net 90% reduction in GHG emissions (relative to 1990 levels), which includes no more than 8-10% of carbon removals.
18 May 2023
18 May 2023 - On the eve of the G7 summit in Japan, the Corporate Leaders Network for climate action highlights the vital role of storage in unlocking clean energy’s full potential in its first publication, suggesting cross-border cooperation as a vital catalyst to pool power and share storage options, and highlights the need for regulatory certainty.
9 May 2023
10 May 2023 - Europe is undergoing a deep transformation towards a greener, cleaner economy. There is a systemic shift that is needed. Currently, this is happening too slowly, and greater acceleration is needed if we are to meet our climate objectives. Energy policies can tackle 55% of global emissions, but the circular economy can further tackle the remaining 45% of emissions derived from material production. The Materials & Products Taskforce has released its new policy briefing, building on business insights, on how circular economy practises could enable energy savings.
4 May 2023
Register for our High-level event: ‘Circular Savings: Business perspectives on energy savings through circular practices’ On behalf of CLG Europe’s Materials and Products Taskforce. Wednesday, 10th May 11.00-12.00 CEST (Online).
24 April 2023
This event was co-hosted by MEP Pascal Canfin (RENEW), Chair of the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI) and MEP César Luena (S&D), Rapporteur of the EU Nature Restoration Law, and will take place in the European Parliament in Brussels.
CLG UK reacts to the Climate Change Committee's 2023 Progress Report on adapting to climate change
30 March 2023
30 March 2023 - CLG UK reacts to the Climate Change Committee has published their latest progress report on climate adaptation.
UK Government announces energy security and net zero plans
30 March 2023
30 March 2023 - The UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has published a range of documents and consultations setting out how the UK can boost energy security, reduce household energy bills and achieve net zero.
29 March 2023
15 May 2023 - Over fifteen business and investor networks have written a letter to the European Parliament’s Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries Committees urging them to support the EU Nature Restoration Law.
