CLG-Europe

CLG Europe has elected its Chair and Vice-Chair

In February 2022, Harry Verhaar, Vice President at Signify was re-elected as Chair of CLG Europe and Gonzalo Sáenz de Miera, Global Director of Climate Change and Alliances at Iberdrola was elected as Vice- Chair. In their role as Chair and Vice-Chair, Harry and Gonzalo will advise on the strategic development of CLG Europe and help to represent the interests and concerns of the group’s business leaders.

Consultant required to co-produce a report for CLG Europe

Consultant required to co-produce a report for CLG Europe From ambition to delivery: How can policy enable and encourage more sustainable choices by business and households in the EU? (working title) Deadline for applicants: 28 March 2022

High-level Event: Roundtable on Competitiveness Sustainability with a focus upon the role of a circular economy. 21 February 2022

In February, CLG Europe held a roundtable discussion with the European Commission, Member States and business representatives. This discussion focused upon the role of a circular economy, and how this can support our aims in both relieving stresses on our requirements for Raw Materials, whilst also building a sustainable, competitive economy that is fit for meeting the multiple challenges of growth and climate neutrality. This discussion took place ahead of the February Competitivenesss Council.

Business groups affirm support for people of Ukraine and call on EU to accelerate Europe’s green transition to strengthen energy security

7 March 2022 - In an open letter sent as Russian troops continue their offensive in Ukraine, the European Corporate Leaders Group (CLG Europe) and We Mean Business Coalition urge European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to view the Green Deal not only as the de facto growth strategy for the EU, but also at the heart of energy security.

CEMEX joins CISL’s Corporate Leaders Group Europe to support progress towards net zero

28 February 2022 - CEMEX, the global building materials company focused on cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and urbanisation solutions, has joined the Corporate Leaders Group Europe (CLG Europe), convened by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership in support of a climate neutral economy.

High-level event: ‘The EU Sustainable Products Policy Framework: Changing the Game or Missing the Point?’ On behalf of CLG Europe and GLOBE EU. Monday 28 February, 16.00 – 17.30 CET (Online).

This high-level webinar brought together key players across business, academia, and policymaking to discuss the need for a systematic approach to advancing circular design solutions.

Event: Green Growth Partnership Webinar on the Carbon Pricing, 14 March 2022, 10.30 – 13.00 CET

14 March 2022 - The high-level decision makers from Member States and the European Parliament, leading businesses, researchers, and NGOs came together for the Green Growth Partnership webinar on 14 March and had a fruitful exchange on the role of carbon pricing in the Fit for 55 Package and reducing emissions globally.

CEOs call on the European Commission to tie part of executive directors’ remuneration to the achievement of sustainability objectives in the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Package.

26 January 2022 - In an open letter to the EU Internal Market and Justice Commissioners, coordinated by MEP Pascal Canfin, business leaders and CLG Europe call on the EU to seize the opportunity of the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Package to introduce a measure linking environmental objectives to part of company executives’ variable remuneration.

Policy Briefing: Accelerating the transition to a climate neutral and circular economy – How the EU can deliver through the Sustainable Products Initiative

16 December 2021 - The new policy briefing from the Taskforce for climate neutral and circular materials and Products highlights its recommendations for the upcoming Sustainable Products Initiative.

Blog: The moment of truth?

15 November 2021 - Eliot Whittington, Director of the Corporate Leaders Groups, argues COP26 was not the failure some have accused it of being - but now the onus is on businesses to prove their critics wrong

CLG Europe has elected its Chair and Vice-Chair

Consultant required to co-produce a report for CLG Europe

High-level Event: Roundtable on Competitiveness Sustainability with a focus upon the role of a circular economy. 21 February 2022

Business groups affirm support for people of Ukraine and call on EU to accelerate Europe’s green transition to strengthen energy security

CEMEX joins CISL’s Corporate Leaders Group Europe to support progress towards net zero

High-level event: ‘The EU Sustainable Products Policy Framework: Changing the Game or Missing the Point?’ On behalf of CLG Europe and GLOBE EU. Monday 28 February, 16.00 – 17.30 CET (Online).

Event: Green Growth Partnership Webinar on the Carbon Pricing, 14 March 2022, 10.30 – 13.00 CET

CEOs call on the European Commission to tie part of executive directors’ remuneration to the achievement of sustainability objectives in the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Package.

Policy Briefing: Accelerating the transition to a climate neutral and circular economy – How the EU can deliver through the Sustainable Products Initiative

Blog: The moment of truth?

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