Competitiveness meets the European Green Deal
Von der Leyen’s Political Guidelines for 2024-2029 confirm that action on climate and energy remains a priority for the EU and will be intrinsically linked with the new competitiveness agenda.…
Kickstarting a new era of clean industry
Industry and manufacturing are crucial to the UK economy, providing 9.3% of UK GVA, employing hundreds of thousands across the UK, and enabling clean energy, transport, and infrastructure. However, they…
EU leaders signal stability on the EU’s green transition with new top jobs and agenda
All three “top jobs” nominees are experienced in seeking compromises, promoting European solutions to challenges, and driving the green transition. The strategic agenda leaves the door open to a green,…
2024 EU elections: Europe can carry on its green transition
Stable climate leadership secured: The vast majority of Europeans voted for parties committed to the green transition and the fight against climate change, ensuring a stable and forward-looking EU climate…
Growth on the ballot: Investing in Britain’s green future
The UK Government must centre green growth at the heart of its economic strategy. That was the clear message from business leaders at London Climate Action Week 2024. At ‘Growth…
Assessing Labour’s Plans for green growth
With the UK’s General Election on the horizon, net zero is firmly on the ballot box. Recent weeks have seen the Labour Party flesh out their plans to deliver UK…
E3G response to Labour’s £28bn U-Turn and Green Prosperity Plan Update
Story Warm Homes Plan A step-back in ambition: Today’s announcements no doubt represent a cut back in ambition compared to what was originally proposed. The original investment pledge from Labour was…
A UK Spring Budget for green growth
Major investments in the UK’s critical energy infrastructure, industrial heartlands and cleantech industries are needed to help Britain compete on the global stage. Long-term policy and fiscal decisions are essential…