Impacts and achievements

Supportive of the EU Green Deal as the growth strategy for Europe, CLG Europe has been one of loudest business voices on net zero in the EU. 

Since our #AimforZero campaign calling for the EU to set net zero goals in line with the Paris Agreement, we have spearheaded a number of campaigns on policies to achieve net zero. Working in partnership with a range of networks, including the We Mean Business Coalition, 2020 saw CLG Europe coordinate one of its most high-profile and successful initiatives, a letter signed by over 200 CEOs from leading businesses, investors, and business and investor networks, calling for EU leaders agree on a binding net domestic greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 55% by 2030. The letter was featured in European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s 2020 State of the Union address. As discussions have shifted towards ensuring the EU delivers on its 2030 target through the Fit for 55 Package – the EU’s energy and climate related legislation, CLG Europe has continued to call for effective and coherent legislation, identifying what needs to be done to achieve the EU’s climate goals. 

Through the Green Growth Partnership, CLG Europe’s strategic partnership with Environment Ministers from the Green Growth group, we continue to provide a forum to promote positive exchange between progressive European governments and businesses, helping to expand CLG Europe’s reach and impact. CLG Europe has also been busy advocating for a green economic recovery and policy change in the wider economic and political context, including most recently on industrial decarbonisation, jobs and skills, and agriculture and food production, bringing forward a progressive business leadership voice for a climate neutral economy through publications, virtual roundtables, events and meetings. 

Below are some highlights of our work:

Flagship reports

Policy briefings

Business briefings

Technical reports

Letters

Events