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Eliot Whittington, CISL's Chief Systems Change Officer, argues the Davos Summit talking shop needs to be followed by a renewed push to deliver the practical solutions that can help tackle escalating geopolitical insecurity.First published in BusinessGreen.The dominant theme for this year's World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos was clearly geo…

27 and 28 January 2026 - CLG Europe held its annual Strategy Days, providing an important opportunity to pause, reflect and look ahead.Over two days, CLG member companies met with thought leaders and policymakers from the EU institutions for open and forward-looking discussions, set against a backdrop of geopolitical tension and economic uncertaint…

SolarPower Accelerator AB (SPA), a European renewable energy SME focused on powering zero-emission transport, has joined the Corporate Leaders Group (CLG) Europe. As the first SME to become a member, SPA brings a distinctive entrepreneurial perspective and hands-on delivery experience at the intersection of clean power, infrastructure and electric …

This year, Latin America’s business leaders stepped forward to make their voices heard in the COP process. The Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth (IABN) united companies and non-governmental stakeholders to call for the policy conditions needed to accelerate an inclusive, nature-positive energy transition in the region. In a pivotal y…

COP30 may not have delivered the outcome climate science shows the world needs, but it demonstrated that the multilateral UN Paris Agreement process is alive, writes Corporate Leaders Group UK Director Bev Cornaby.First published in BusinessGreen.When a fire broke out at the COP30 summit venue hosting UN climate negotiations in Brazil last week, th…

Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented her Autumn Budget 2025 to Parliament, which outlines the 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.Eliot Whittington, Chief Systems Change Officer, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leade…

Henkel, a leading German chemical and consumer goods company, has officially joined Corporate Leaders Group (CLG) Europe. This collaboration strengthens the Group’s representation across Europe and deepens its engagement with key industrial sectors that are critical to Europe’s green and digital transition.Ursula Woodburn, Director of Corporate Lea…

CLG Europe updated its position on the 2040 climate target. This position builds on the Commission proposal for amendments on the climate law, new research, and the business momentum calling for a robust target. It comes in the run up of key political discussions at the European Council and EU Parliament.On 2 July 2025, the European Commission prop…

There is a clear role for companies of all sizes to speak up and share positive stories of how net zero is transforming their businesses, local communities, regions and the wider economy, writes Bev Cornaby, Director of the Corporate Leaders Group UK.First published in BusinessGreenIf you're paying attention, it's getting increasingly hard to ignor…

The UK Pavilion partnership will build on last year's successes and continues to recognise the UK Corporate Leaders Group as a key voice in the green transition.This year’s Conference of the Parties is due to be a COP of implementation and CLG UK is extending its partnership with the UK Government to continue pushing for more urgent action.At 2024’…

475 businesses and investors urge the EU to uphold strong sustainability rules in the Omnibus package, warning that weakening them risks competitiveness and investor confidence. Read the statement here. As Members of the European Parliament prepare Parliament’s position and debate sweeping changes to the EU’s sustainability framework, 475 businesse…

Global automotive company Volvo Cars has officially joined Corporate Leaders Group Europe. This collaboration strengthens the Group’s collective voice in advocating for effective climate and industrial policy at the European level, particularly at this pivotal moment for the transformation of key industrial sectors. Ursula woodburn, Director of Cor…

Global automotive company Volvo Cars has officially joined Corporate Leaders Group Europe. This collaboration strengthens the Group’s collective voice in advocating for effective climate and industrial policy at the European level, particularly at this pivotal moment for the transformation of key industrial sectors.Ursula woodburn, Director of Corp…

The Climate Change Committee has released its first assessment of the new government’s progress on reducing emissions. CLG UK provided comments on the 2025 report, which was laid before Parliament today.The Progress Report found that government policies to reduce emissions have improved since last year. With more action, the UK can hit its legally …

Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the UK's Spending Review, setting out budgets for government departments over the next three years. CLG UK provided a rapid reaction to the contents of the Spending Review.Bev Cornaby, Director, UK Corporate Leaders Group, said:"Business welcomes the UK government’s focus in the Spendi…