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
CLG UK's rapid reaction to the 2024 Spring Budget
6 March 2024
06 March 2024 - The UK Corporate Leaders Group has provided a rapid reaction to the contents of the 2024 Spring Budget.
Blog: Business needs a clear and consistent UK green investment plan
13 February 2024
13 February 2024 - Labour's decision to ditch its £28bn manifesto pledge creates yet more uncertainty for green businesses, writes Beverley Cornaby, Director of the UK Corporate Leaders Group.
Roundtable: How to create decent & fair circular jobs in the EU?
29 January 2024
29 January 2024 – CLG Europe’s Materials & Products Taskforce hosted a closed roundtable, both in Brussels and online, delving into how the shift towards circular economy impacts employment in the EU and beyond, involving approximately 30 stakeholders, including policymakers, civil society representatives, and experts to identify priority actions for policymakers.
Business networks from across UK support UK government in keeping 1.5C alive
10 December 2023
10 December 2023 – 25 UK businesses, business groups and investors have urgently come together during COP28 to deliver a shared a statement in support of the UK Government COP28 negotiation which aims to keep 1.5C alive.
Business networks from across Europe call for fossil fuel phase out at COP28
9 December 2023
9 December 2023 - 29 Business organisations representing different sectors and different sizes of businesses from SMEs to multinationals have urgently come together during COP28 shared a statement with European policy makers calling for them to support language during the COP negotiations that will set the world economy on a clear path to a tripling of renewable energy by 2030 the doubling of energy efficiency and a fossil fuel phase out.
7 December 2023
5 December 2023 – This week, the Taskforce for climate neutral and circular materials and products launched a new policy briefing ‘Inclusive Circularity: Creating decent and fair jobs in the EU’ at COP28 in Dubai. The policy briefing provides an overview of the types of jobs that are needed in a circular economy, the opportunities and barriers around creating decent and inclusive jobs, the links between circular economy and social policies, and the private sector’s views on this topic.
Policy Briefing: Inclusive Circularity: Creating decent and fair jobs in the EU
5 December 2023
5 December 2023 - CLG Europe’s Materials & Products Taskforce has released a new report on the importance of the connection between the transition to a circular economy and the creation of decent and inclusive jobs for all.
27 November 2023
The high-profile event is set to take place on Thursday, 7th December, from 12:30 to 14:30 CET at the European Parliament. The invitation-only gathering will explore the role of the Nature Restoration Law in addressing today’s climate and nature crisis, as well as providing tangible examples of how nature and biodiversity projects can support the creation of high quality jobs and the emergence of new economic opportunities.
Blog: Tax cuts are not enough to deliver green growth
27 November 2023
24 November 2023 - The Autumn Statement was a missed opportunity to remove barriers holding back the UK's green economy, writes Beverley Cornaby, Director of the UK Corporate Leaders Group.
CLG UK rapid reaction to the Autumn Statement 2023
22 November 2023
22 November 2023 - Today's Autumn Statement outlined the Chancellor's choices and decisions about the nation's finances. The UK Corporate Leaders Group has provided a rapid reaction to the contents of today's announcement.
