Mansion House speech: Green finance is UK’s growth engine
Story Yesterday at Mansion House, the Chancellor highlighted the Financial Sector's role in net zero, and the growth opportunity it offers the UK. Sustainable finance will play a vital role…
UK Autumn Budget 2024: kickstarting green growth
This Autumn Budget the Chancellor will be balancing spending cuts and tax increases to fill the fiscal ‘black hole’ with measures to stimulate growth. The green economy grew 9% in…
Going for Growth – why the UK’s economic future must be green
With a new Government in place and laser-focused on revitalising the UK economy, the time is now for a comprehensive economic strategy centred on the net zero transition. The Prime…
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…