The UK Corporate Leaders Group (CLG UK) is is delighted to announce the appointment of its new co-chair, Sam Gardner, Head of Climate Change & Sustainability at ScottishPower.
For the last 7 years, Sam has been Head of Climate Change & Sustainability at ScottishPower where he is responsible for leading the companies work on all aspects of climate change and the wider sustainability agenda.
Sam brings a wealth of experience into the role, including introducing SBTi targets for ScottishPower, developing and renewing the company-wide Sustainable Development Strategy, and launching its Emissions Reduction Action Plan, its Circular Economy Plan and its Nature Action Plan. He leads the company’s external engagement on sustainability and champions a program of internal training and engagement across three businesses on sustainability.
Sam will join CLG UK co-chair Sophie Miremadi, VP of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy at AVEVA, in guiding the strategic direction of the group, alongside our CLG UK Director, Bev Cornaby.
On his appointment as CLG UK co-chair, Sam said:
"It’s a real honour to be working alongside Sophie as co-chair of the Corporate Leaders Group UK and continuing to build on the successful collaborations established across government, business, academia and communities as we strive towards a clean, green and sustainable future.
That collective commitment is more important than ever if we are to realise the full potential of the clean energy transition and I’m proud to represent ScottishPower and play my part in driving CLG UK’s business leadership role. The world we want, need and deserve is within touch – and together we can make that happen."
Bev Cornaby, CLG UK Director, said:
"At a time when businesses face both uncertainty and opportunities in the transition to a sustainable economy, we are delighted to welcome Sam as CLG UK co-chair. His leadership will be invaluable as we work together to drive UK business ambition and action on climate, ensuring competitiveness and resilience in a changing world."