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  • Date:
    06 February 2012
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    Clean Revolution leader: BT Group

    We have selected an initial set of eight success stories which illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution. One of these leaders is BT Group, one of the world's largest telecommunications companies which is leading the smart energy technologies revolution further and faster than its competitors, and reaping the rewards.

  • Date:
    27 January 2012
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    Tulsi Tanti releases ‘Let’s Save The Planet’ at The World Economic Forum, Davos

    Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group – the world’s fifth leading wind turbine maker – today presented his publication ‘Lets Save the Planet’ at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

  • Date:
    25 January 2012
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    Obama demands clean standards, tax credits, in State of Union

    President Obama called on Congress to ramp up the country’s use of clean energy to help spur growth in the US economy, in his State of the Union Address last night.

  • Date:
    24 January 2012
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    Clean Revolution leader: Better Place

    We have selected an initial set of eight success stories which illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution. One of these leaders is Better Place, the leading electric vehicle services provider that is set on tackling one of this century’s biggest challenges: moving the world to sustainable transportation.

  • Date:
    16 January 2012
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    China orders greenhouse gas caps ahead of local carbon market pilots

    The Government of China has instructed seven Chinese provinces and cities to set limits on their greenhouse gas emissions, in preparation for the launch of local carbon market pilots.

  • Date:
    14 January 2012
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    Clean Revolution leader: Suzlon

    We have selected an initial set of eight success stories which illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution. One of these leaders is Suzlon. Born as a solution to the challenges of energy security, the company has now expanded internationally to realize the social benefits of renewable energy and has bagged the number-one spot in India's growing wind industry.

  • Date:
    10 January 2012
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    India's FiT auctions driving solar costs down

    The cost of solar power in India is continuing to plunge as project developers are forced into auctions, closing the gap with conventional energy sources and driving grid parity faster than expected.

  • Date:
    05 January 2012
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    Scotland leads the global clean energy race with plans to beat its own record year

    Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has called for Scotland to accelerate clean energy investment in 2012, aiming to exceed last year’s record breaking achievements and claim Scotland’s climate leadership title.

  • Date:
    23 December 2011
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    Post-COP17 Briefing: Damian Ryan and our global policy staff on the key outcomes

    Download the full Post-COP17 Briefing, which marks the end of Damian Ryan's coverage of COP17 in Durban, and features country perspectives from our global policy staff in Australia, China, Europe, India and the US.

  • Date:
    16 December 2011
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    Roadmap 2050 unveiled by EU sends signal to invest in clean energy future now

    The EU has revealed the long awaited Energy Roadmap 2050, which sets out to achieve Europe’s goal of cutting emissions by 80% by 2050 without disrupting energy supplies or the economy, ensuring Europe remains at the forefront of competitive innovation.

  • Date:
    09 December 2011
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    City officials and business experts share their views in Smart City Dynamics

    Experts from European cities and organizations share their views how to transfer to cleaner, more livable cities, in a series of interviews published in a new publication Smart City Dynamics.

  • Date:
    09 December 2011
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    COP17 Daily: Thursday December 8

    The penultimate day of COP17 witnesses the usual frantic activity associated with the last 48 hours of every annual climate conference, as Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager, The Climate Group provides his daily round-up of the news from the second week of COP17 in Durban.

  • Date:
    07 December 2011
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    COP17: Aviation and maritime transport are the perennial problem sectors

    Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager, The Climate Group, argues that pragmatic and fair solutions for addressing emissions from international aviation and maritime transport exist and that the key to unlocking action lies to a large extent in the hands of developing countries.

  • Date:
    06 December 2011
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    COP17 Daily: Tuesday December 6

    All week Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager, The Climate Group ismproviding a daily round-up of the news from the second week of COP17 in Durban, as well as analysis and live tweeting.

  • Date:
    06 December 2011
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    COP17: Philips and The Climate Group's China LED project chosen as model public-private partnership

    Philips Lighting and The Climate Group were praised for their joint solar-driven LED street lighting project in China’s Guiyang community at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban (COP17) today.

  • Date:
    06 December 2011
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    COP17: Alstom VP guest blog 'Half way through and still far to go'

    Helle Juhler-Verdoner, VP Global Affairs, Environmental Policies & Global Affairs, Alstom, guest posts for us with an update on COP17's progress so far - and what's left to go.

  • Date:
    05 December 2011
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    COP17: Top business leadership recognized at Gigaton Awards in Durban

    Members of The Climate Group, Philips and Suntech have both received Gigaton Awards, which celebrate the impressive work many top businesses are doing to limit dangerous climate change and lead the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    30 November 2011
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    LED revolution advances in China with Government backing

    Despite some quality issues, China now leads the world in the deployment of LED street lights, and the country’s next Five-Year Plan is expected to drive further advancements, writes Phil Jessup for LEDs Magazine.

  • Date:
    28 November 2011
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    Aditi Dass on India's LED market tipping-point

    Aditi Dass, Director of Technologies India, The Climate Group, writes for the Economic Times on India's LED market which is on the tipping-point of acceleration.

  • Date:
    23 November 2011
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    The Climate Group wins award for influential LED lighting project in India

    The Climate Group has won the Frost & Sullivan India LED Lighting Market Excellence Awards, for our lighting project in Kolkata, India, which has inspired LED scale-up across the country.

  • Date:
    22 November 2011
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    Australia's Clean Energy Plan: Update Paper

    The Climate Group Australia has published a Clean Energy Plan briefing paper which provides an update to The Climate Group’s July 2011 Clean Energy Future Briefing Paper, covering how the scheme has changed since July 2011 as well as Australia’s key goals in the upcoming international negotiations at Durban COP17 and the Rio Earth Summit.

  • Date:
    18 November 2011
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    Countries are racing to lead the Clean Revolution, UNEP report shows

    The new Green Economy report from UN Environment Programme (UNEP) demonstrates that as COP17 and Rio+20 draw closer, world leaders are taking the transformational steps needed to achieve a prosperous, low carbon global economy.

  • Date:
    11 November 2011
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    HP, Dell, Philips earn top positions in green electronics guide

    The Climate Group member HP has earned the #1 position in Greenpeace’s Guide to Greener Electronics, demonstrating pro-active leadership that is driving a Clean Revolution in the IT industry. Dell and Philips ranked second and fifth respectively, demonstrating a significant improvement in their ongoing commitment to greening IT.

  • Date:
    10 November 2011
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    IEA says transformative leadership needed for sustainable energy future

    In its latest World Energy Outlook, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that the world will head towards an unsustainable energy future without urgent government action.

  • Date:
    01 November 2011
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    Arup helps shape WEF energy efficiency report

    World-leading experts from Arup have helped shape a new report from the World Economic Forum, which highlights how energy efficient buildings can generate green jobs, create cleaner cities and potentially deliver a multi-billion dollar market.

  • Date:
    31 October 2011
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    Clean Revolution leader: South Australia

    We have selected an initial set of eight success stories which illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution, and are presented on TheCleanRevolution.org. One of these Clean Revolution leaders is South Australia, a state that has led Australian climate and energy efforts for nearly a decade.

  • Date:
    24 October 2011
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    International banks support guidance on financing new coal-fired power plants

    The Climate Group today issued a Guidance Note on financing new coal-fired power plants (CFPPs), which was developed by The Climate Group with expert advice from BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, F&C Asset Management, HSBC and Standard Chartered. It is the first time that a group of financial institutions has collectively developed guidance to address the single largest source of man-made carbon emissions, coal-fired power generation.

  • Date:
    19 October 2011
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    Investors worth $20 trillion step up call for urgent climate action

    Despite the global economic crisis, the world’s largest investors today urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change in a joint statement from the group of 285 investors, who represent more than $20 trillion in assets.

  • Date:
    17 October 2011
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    Basque Country presents Europe's first commercial wave energy plant

    At last week's European Open Days in Brussels, Xavier Garmendia, Basque Country Vice Minister of Technology and Industrial Development presented Europe's first wave energy device, the Mutriku Wave Energy Plant.

  • Date:
    14 October 2011
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    Virgin low carbon fuel announcement potentially game-changing

    Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager, The Climate Group, analyzes the low carbon aviation fuel announcement which came from Virgin Atlantic Airlines this week.

  • Date:
    13 October 2011
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    Clean Revolution leader: IKEA

    We have selected an initial set of eight success stories which illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution, and are presented on TheCleanRevolution.org. One of these Clean Revolution leaders is IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer.

  • Date:
    12 October 2011
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    Landmark Australia Clean Energy Future bill passed

    Today the Clean Energy legislative package was passed through Australia's House of Representatives, which will help Australia embrace the economic and social opportunities of the Clean Revolution, by putting a price on carbon pollution, boosting investment in clean energy technologies and helping cut carbon emissions.

  • Date:
    11 October 2011
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    Greener buildings equal bigger returns, CB Richard Ellis report says

    New research from an ongoing study managed by CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE) reveals that green buildings generate greater investment returns, presenting a clear economic case for more sustainable investment in the industry.

  • Date:
    22 September 2011
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    The critical role of CCS in the Clean Revolution

    What role carbon, capture and storage (CCS) can play in the Clean Revolution was the focus of a high-level dialogue of senior leaders from government, business and non-governmental organizations following the Opening Ceremony of Climate Week NYC.

  • Date:
    20 September 2011
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    Bloomberg, Blair, UN, World Bank call for business and government leaders to join Clean Revolution

    During the Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony today, some of the world’s most influential people came together to call for business and government leaders to join the Clean Revolution, our three-year campaign which aims to build a smarter, better, more prosperous future for all.

  • Date:
    19 September 2011
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    Clean Revolution launched at Climate Week NYC

    Today The Climate Group launched the three-year Clean Revolution campaign during the Opening Ceremony of Climate Week NYC, the annual global forum which aims to mobilize an international public-private response to climate change.

  • Date:
    16 September 2011
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    Record number of events confirmed for Climate Week NYC 2011

    This year's Climate Week NYC, the annual summit boasting high-level meetings between the world’s leading businesses and governments and a diverse array of public-facing events, has a record number of events: here is a hand-picked list of just some of them.

  • Date:
    14 September 2011
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    Small step forward for CCS in the US

    Rupert Posner, Global Director of Energy, The Climate Group, blogs for GCCSI about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent proposal on a new rule exempting carbon dioxide streams from hazardous waste regulations under certain conditions, which will help drive the roll-out of CCS in the US.

  • Date:
    07 September 2011
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    Leaders with a Clean Energy Revolution at the heart of their strategies

    On Tuesday September 6 2011, international state government leaders and influential business guests met in London to share success stories and tactics for effective acceleration of clean technologies, for the event, Leading a Clean Energy Revolution.

  • Date:
    05 September 2011
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    Clean energy subsidies swell in India

    The Government of India has boosted subsidies for clean energy projects 63% to 2.36 billion rupees ($51 million), as part of its plans to combat climate change and accelerate a Clean Revolution in India.

  • Date:
    01 September 2011
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    China amps up renewables targets

    China has stepped-up its intentions to expand renewable energy installations during the 12th Five-Year Plan period, by rewriting its plans to encompass much bigger targets for wind, solar and hydro power.

  • Date:
    31 August 2011
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    EU grants India EUR 200 million loan for climate projects

    India is to receive a EUR 200 million loan from the European Union to help finance the country’s renewable energy projects, which will boost the local economy and help accelerate a Clean Revolution in India.

  • Date:
    24 August 2011
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    Countdown to Climate Week NYC

    From 19-26 September 2011 – less than 70 days before the United Nations’ climate summit in Durban and in the critical run-up to Rio +20 – New York City will once again become the epicenter of the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    19 August 2011
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    Asian FITs could be global tipping-point for renewables

    Japan is set to follow China’s lead with legislation to subsidize low carbon energy, which will boost investment in the renewables industry and could provide a global tipping-point for the deployment of renewable energy worldwide and provide a major boost for the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    16 August 2011
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    Analysis of China's smart grid prospects

    The Climate Group China has published a Policy Briefing entitled ‘Smart Grid Development in China's Current Situation and Prospects’. The report offers a background on China’s surging smart grid industry and reviews opportunities and suggestions for the smart grid development which will accelerate a Clean Revolution in China.

  • Date:
    15 August 2011
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    Canada leading the way as EVs accelerate in Ontario, Quebec

    The Province of Ontario, a member of The Climate Group, has announced that it will pour $80 million into the development of electric vehicle charging stations, which along with Quebec's recent EV infrastructure developments, is helping drive a Clean Revolution in Canada.

  • Date:
    11 August 2011
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    Global smart meter use to surge by 2020

    New data from Pike Research forecasts that smart meter adoption will reach 963 million units by 2020, owing to recent acceleration of use across the world, especially in China.

  • Date:
    10 August 2011
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    Discussing the opportunities of India's infrastructure

    The Climate Group was a Session Knowledge partner in Infragreen 2011, which was hosted by Economic Times in New Delhi recently and saw industry leaders gather to discuss the opportunities of low carbon infrastructure.

  • Date:
    08 August 2011
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    Analysis on China's low carbon vehicle future published

    The Climate Group China has published a Climate Policy Briefing which evaluates low carbon vehicles from a policy, technology and industry outlook, helping to clarify and accelerate a Clean Revolution in the transport sector.

  • Date:
    02 August 2011
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    Obama and car makers agree new fuel efficiency standards

    President Obama has announced the next crucial phase in the fuel efficiency standards, which have been agreed with leading car makers to increase fuel efficiency and reduce the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted from all new vehicles sold in the US.

  • Date:
    02 August 2011
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    China announces clear policy on solar pricing

    The National Development and Reform Commission in China has announced a pricing policy on solar PV power generation electricity to grid, which is a major step forward in accelerating the solar sector development in China's domestic market.

  • Date:
    13 July 2011
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    Brazil, China, India leading in clean energy investment world record

    A new report commissioned by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) shows that developing countries such as Brazil, China and India invested more in renewable energy than developed countries like the US and UK last year, helping worldwide investment grow by 32% and reach a record high of US $211 billion.

  • Date:
    10 July 2011
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    PM Announces Details of Australian Carbon Price

    Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced the details of the Australian Government’s plan to reduce carbon emissions and boost clean energy and technology development.

  • Date:
    08 July 2011
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    Analysis: US airline challenge to EU aviation measures short-sighted

    Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager, The Climate Group comments on the US airline challenge to EU aviation. Damian manages The Climate Group’s engagement with the Aviation Global Deal Group.

  • Date:
    07 July 2011
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    India’s REC scheme crosses key landmark

    India’s Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) scheme has crossed another landmark as it passes the 100 mark for the number of projects submitted for registration, reaching a combined generation capacity from all technologies of 671.45MW.

  • Date:
    05 July 2011
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    The region of Ile-de-France adopts comprehensive Climate Plan

    On 24 June, Climate Group member region Île-de-France adopted a comprehensive new Climate Plan, setting out priorities for climate change mitigation as well as adaptation. It is accompanied by a 24-point action plan spanning all areas within the regions’ jurisdiction.

  • Date:
    01 July 2011
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    US corporates top renewable energy charts

    A new survey shows that US-based WholeFoods, Intel and Kohl’s are leading the world’s top corporate purchasers of renewable energy, and The Climate Group’s Cisco, Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, News Corp and Swiss Re are also ranking high in the renewable energy use charts.

  • Date:
    01 July 2011
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    Adopt smart grids to foster innovation and jobs

    Molly Webb, Head of Smart Technologies, The Climate Group writes for the Guardian Professional Network on smart grids enabling a clean energy future and issues around energy data in the US.

  • Date:
    29 June 2011
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    Google reveals huge GDP value of clean energy innovation in US

    Google has published a study, The Impact of Clean Energy Innovation’ and an associated website, which reveals that innovation in clean energy technology in the US can significantly cut greenhouse gases (GHGs), boost GDP and create over 1 million jobs.

  • Date:
    28 June 2011
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    Basque Country President becomes acting co-chair of Alliance

    The President of the Basque country (Lehendakari), Patxi Lopez, has agreed to become the European acting co-chair of the States and Regions Alliance of The Climate Group.

  • Date:
    27 June 2011
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    EU directive is first step, but more ambition needed

    The European Commission has proposed a new set of measures to put the EU back on track to achieve Europe’s 20% energy efficiency target. The proposals aim to push forward key actions of the Energy Efficiency Plan which was put forward by the European Commission on March 8, 2011, and was welcomed by the European Parliament.

  • Date:
    24 June 2011
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    Clean energy trade disputes miss the point

    Allison Hannon, Senior Finance Sector Manager, The Climate Group, comments on China’s recent announcement of wind turbine subsidies cuts - and how the clean energy industry will still continue to grow in both China and the US.

  • Date:
    22 June 2011
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    EU launches Smart Cities and Communities Initiative

    Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger launched the EU's Smart Cities and Communities initiative at a high level conference in Brussels, which brought together high-profile speakers and attendees from sectors including energy and ICT, as well as experts from academia, financial institutions and the EU; the influential leaders needed to integrate large-scale clean technologies to Europe's cities.

  • Date:
    21 June 2011
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    UN report says climate change offers big opportunities for businesses

    A new study shows 86% of global businesses that are signatories to the United Nations Global Compact And United Nations Environment Programme Caring for Country initiative see climate change as an opportunity.

  • Date:
    20 June 2011
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    Soaring prices boost energy efficiency, says new Johnson Controls Inc. survey

    Led by Johnson Controls’ Institute for Building Efficiency, the International Facility Management Association and the Urban Land Institute, the fifth annual global Energy Efficiency Survey shows that high energy costs are driving green growth in the North American building sector, as building owners compete to improve energy efficiency to reduce costs.

  • Date:
    17 June 2011
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    North America leading with innovative climate policies

    The Climate Group North America is pleased to present our latest report Leading the Way: Policy Design for a Clean Revolution, which showcases the tremendous progress made by cities, states and regions across North America that are leading the Clean Revolution with innovative climate policies.

  • Date:
    16 June 2011
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    China's Carbon Strategy guidelines launched at Carbon Treasure event

    The Climate Group China successfully organized the closing event of Carbon Treasure Program Phase, with two panel discussions and the launch of Carbon Strategy and Management Guidelines for Chinese Businesses, which includes one general and three sector guidelines, to help drive a Clean Revolution in China.

  • Date:
    15 June 2011
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    Report - CCUS in China: 18 Key Issues

    The Climate Group China has released a new report entitled CCUS in China: 18 Questions & Answers, which describes the development and future of CCUS (carbon capture, use and storage) technology in China by analyzing its pros and cons. The report offers government and enterprises specific descriptions to better understand and practice CCUS.

  • Date:
    13 June 2011
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    US Administration's call for consumer access to energy data welcomed

    Obama administration officials have announced a series of measures to make energy information readily accessible to consumers and promote innovation in the energy sector as part of a broader effort to modernize the U.S. electricity grid, which is welcomed by The Climate Group.

  • Date:
    13 June 2011
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    Productivity Commission report backs a carbon price in Australia

    The Australian Government has released a report by The Productivity Commission backing a carbon price as the most cost-effective way to reduce emissions. Caroline Bayliss, Australia Director, The Climate Group, welcomes the report as a timely contribution to the carbon price debate.

  • Date:
    08 June 2011
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    Electrification of transport revealed at Cleantech Ignition Session, Bonn

    Robin Haycock, Head of Transport, The Climate Group attends the Ernst & Young European Cleantech Ignition Session 2011 – 7th June 2011 Bonn, Germany, where over 40 powerful brands and companies gathered together with a top line facilitator, to discuss the global Electrification of Transport, clearly demonstrating we're still on course for a Clean Revolution in transport.

  • Date:
    07 June 2011
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    Mark Kenber, CEO, The Climate Group, on climate policy and the low carbon economy

    Mark Kenber, CEO, The Climate Group, shares his views on carbon markets, low-carbon economy and climate policy with Sheetal Vyas, in India's Planet Earth magazine's June 2011 edition.

  • Date:
    03 June 2011
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    nrg4SD and The Climate Group join forces at Carbon Expo, Barcelona

    On Thursday, June 1, Lluís Recorder i Miralles, Catalonian Minister of Territory and Sustainability and Northern Co-Chair of nrg4SD, and Mark Kenber, CEO of The Climate Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing the already close cooperation between the two organizations.

  • Date:
    23 May 2011
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    Philips unveils an LED first

    Royal Philips Electronics - the industry leader in LED lighting solutions – helped accelerate a Clean Revolution in the lighting sector this week with its new Philips EnduraLED A21 17-watt light bulb, which boasts energy consumption reduction of 80% and lasts 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

  • Date:
    20 May 2011
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    Scotland: 100% renewable electricity by 2020

    Scotland has raised its 2020 renewable electricity target from 80 - 100%. The Climate Group welcomes this ambitious decision, which was taken after the nation met its 31% interim target for 2011.

  • Date:
    19 May 2011
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    India Government report: policies and innovations needed for Clean Revolution

    The Interim Report of the Expert Group on Low Carbon Strategies for Inclusive Growth was released last week by the Planning Commission Government of India, to offer guidance on achieving a Clean Revolution in India focusing on the power, transport, industry, buildings and forestry sectors.

  • Date:
    17 May 2011
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    Beijing’s carbon reduction goals could vault it to the front of the pack

    As summarized by Rupert Posner, Global Director of Energy, The Climate Group, Beijing’s carbon reduction goals could vault it to the front of the pack, where not long ago it was barely in the race. Changhua Wu, Greater China Director and Allison Hannon, Senior Finance Sector Manager of The Climate Group, share their views on China’s greener growth strategy.

  • Date:
    16 May 2011
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    2nd Euro-Med Energy Efficiency Forum: Time to get smarter

    “Energy Efficiency - Time to get smarter” was the theme of the second Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum, which was co-organized by Johnson Controls, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and The Climate Group on May 10 - 11 2011, and focused heavily on the opportunities of energy efficiency in driving the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    13 May 2011
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    S&ED: Six new US-China EcoPartnerships announced

    From May 9-10, 2011, leading officials from China and the US met in Washington for the third annual US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED), to discuss major bilateral, regional and global issues, including climate change, clean energy and low carbon growth, in particular, expansion of the EcoPartnerships.

  • Date:
    12 May 2011
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    Changhua Wu, China Director, on the role of CCS in China

    Changhua Wu, Greater China Director, The Climate Group, on the prospects for CCS to help China meet its objectives in reducing its impact on greenhouse gas emissions and continuing to advance its economy.

  • Date:
    11 May 2011
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    Johnson Controls, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and The Climate Group promise action at 2011 EEF

    Johnson Controls, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and The Climate Group today opened the 2011 Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum (EEF), with the promise to highlight smarter ways to promote energy efficiency to help meet international climate and energy objectives.

  • Date:
    06 May 2011
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    Upper Austrian Energy Minister wants a clean energy revolution

    The Upper Austrian Minister for Energy, Rudi Anschober, has published a polemic for a 100% state transformation to renewable energies, which offers a clear vision of the opportunities in a Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    03 May 2011
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    Clear policy drives significant CCS project in Canada

    Last week the government of Saskatchewan, part of Canada’s Western Provinces, announced it had approved construction of one of the world's early commercial-scale carbon capture and storage facilities. Rupert Posner, Global Director of Energy, The Climate Group comments.

  • Date:
    26 April 2011
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    New York, Sydney and Toronto LED scale-ups underway

    Phil Jessup, Cities and Technology Director, The Climate Group, looks at the LED trials in three leading cities, New York, Sydney and Toronoto. In an historic urban park, city streets and parking garages, LED scale-up engineering, financing studies and procurement tenders are now happening in these influential cities.

  • Date:
    21 April 2011
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    Renewable Energy Certificates open for trade

    Viewed as one of the pioneering efforts in any developing country for mainstreaming the renewable generation through market mechanisms, RECs have been introduced by the Government of India to incentivize higher efficiencies and electricity output and to encourage the entry of independent power producers and more diverse investors.

  • Date:
    18 April 2011
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    EU Sustainable Energy Week 2011: Energy efficiency, regional action and innovative financing

    From April 11 to 15 2011 saw the EU’s Sustainable Energy Week take place in Brussels, where the core themes that emerged were energy efficiency, action at sub-national level and the development of new models for public-private project financing.

  • Date:
    18 March 2011
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    India must tackle clean energy, transport, buildings

    On March 17 2011, The Climate Group hosted a high-profile event in New Delhi, India to launch a new report titled India’s Clean Revolution. High-profile guests included Mark Kenber, CEO, The Climate Group, Shri Suresh Prabhu, Former Indian Minister of Energy and Environment and Shri Deepak Gupta, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

  • Date:
    15 April 2011
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    Toward a ‘smarter’ world

    Our SMART 2020 program concluded that by 2020, ICT could unlock savings worth US$946 billion per annum and reduce global carbon emissions by a whopping 15% - which is close to the entire US carbon footprint. Caroline Bayliss, Australia Director, The Climate Group, writes for CFO Magazine about the opportunities in a 'smarter' world.

  • Date:
    14 April 2011
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    Australian businesses unite to back carbon price

    Since Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the government’s intention to put a price on carbon by June 2012, a broad public debate has begun in Australia, sparking a new coalition of businesses who support the establishment of a carbon price in Australia.

  • Date:
    13 April 2011
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    Sparking success: Kolkata LED pilot brightens lives

    Sparked by the success of the 2010 LED pilot in nearby Kolkata, Haldia in West Bengal is the second Indian city to feature in The Climate Group’s global LED project, which is supported by the HSBC Climate Partnership and aims to rapidly up-scale LED technologies across the world.

  • Date:
    12 April 2011
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    Clean Energy Ministers commit to accelerating CCS

    In light of the global energy ministers meet in Abu Dhabi last week, Rupert Posner, Global Director of Energy, The Climate Group, blogs for GCCSI about the serious progress required by governments if CCS is going to be deployed at the pace we need.

  • Date:
    31 March 2011
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    2011 Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum partnership signed

    Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and The Climate Group today officially signed the partnership agreement for the second edition of the Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum (EEF), which will take place in Monaco on May 10 and 11, 2011.

  • Date:
    31 March 2011
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    EU Roadmap 2050: policy briefing and analysis

    Sandra Roling and Luc Bas, from the Brussels office of The Climate Group analyze Roadmap 2050. Download the key messages and analysis.

  • Date:
    29 March 2011
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    Tony Blair, Jiang Zhaoli and business leaders attend China Redesign

    The Climate Group kicked off the new China Redesign program on March 28 in Beijing, with the Rt Hon Tony Blair and Jiang zhaoli, Director of National Policy & Convention Division, Department of Climate Change, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China, as well as government officials and a suite of influential business leaders.

  • Date:
    24 March 2011
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    New report: India to challenge EU, US, China for share of USD 2.2 trillion global clean tech market*

    Our latest report shows that if India prioritizes bold low carbon policies and invests in clean energy now, it will create a better, more secure, and more prosperous future for its more than one billion people.

  • Date:
    24 March 2011
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    En+ Group joins The Climate Group

    En+ Group, one of Russia's leading diversified mining, metals and energy groups, has joined The Climate Group to help build climate change leadership and tackle other environmental issues through support of core programs, focusing on accelerating use of renewable energy and energy efficiency in industrial centers in Asia.

  • Date:
    09 March 2011
    Location:

    EU 2050 Low-carbon Roadmap: heading in the right direction

    The EU-Commission’s 2050 Roadmap which was published this week, points out the correct challenges but the Energy Efficiency Plan doesn’t sufficiently answer, at a crucial time when we should be safeguarding Europe's low carbon economy competitiveness as emerging economies such as China and India lead the way.

  • Date:
    07 March 2011
    Location:

    New report: China charts ‘clean industrial revolution’ to power its new economy

    A new report by The Climate Group (commissioned by the HSBC Climate Change Centre of Excellence) says the Chinese government’s decision to put a ‘clean industrial revolution’ at the heart of the nation’s 12th Five Year Plan will deliver real carbon savings and ensure China is seen to be “pulling its weight” on international climate targets.

  • Date:
    04 March 2011
    Location:

    India seizes green opportunity with 2011-12 Union Budget

    The finance minister has announced multiple green measures and rebates in his annual speech for the Union Budget of 2011-12, clearly indicating Indian Government’s plans to promote and upscale clean energy and technologies, which will boost India’s environmentally conscious identity.

  • Date:
    15 February 2011
    Location:

    Budget debate offers “different visions” for US energy future

    On Monday, President Obama released a fiscal 2012 budget that House Republicans hope to trim vis-a vis clean energy funding. The Climate Group lays out some of the implications behind the two proposals which reveal different views on US energy future.

  • Date:
    10 December 2010
    Location:

    Unlocking market transformation in energy efficiency and clean power

    On the last day of the fifth annual Climate Leaders Summit held in Cancun, a dozen business and government leaders came together to explore the pace of market transformation and the key technologies and policies that will unlock a clean industrial revolution.

  • Date:
    22 October 2010
    Location:

    Climate and energy escape worst of historic UK government cuts

    The UK government’s much anticipated comprehensive spending review (CSR) appears to have taken a 'give-and-take' approach to funding for climate and energy initiatives.

  • Date:
    22 September 2010
    Location:

    How to finance Smart cities

    On Tuesday 21 September, The Climate Group hosted a high-level discussion where government and business leaders shared their thoughts on policies for stimulating the growth of emerging technologies.

  • Date:
    27 July 2010
    Location:

    Clean Energy Ministerial

    The first-ever Clean Energy Ministerial meeting, hosted by US Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu, concluded last Tuesday, launching 11 new initiatives to promote the advancement of clean technologies globally.

  • Date:
    20 May 2010
    Location:

    Governments and businesses lead on energy efficiency

    Thurstan Wright, Analyst at The Climate Group, discusses recent efforts to promote energy efficiency.

  • Date:
    11 May 2010
    Location:

    Johnson Controls and The Climate Group co-organize 2010 China Energy Efficiency Forum

    The 2010 China (Tianjin) Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Forum, organized by the Tianjin Airport Economic Area, The Climate Group and Johnson Controls, was held in the Tianjin Binhai New Area (TBNA) today...

  • Date:
    12 May 2010
    Location:

    US Climate Bill to pave the way for clean technology

    US Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman today unveiled their long-awaited climate and energy bill...

  • Date:
    27 April 2010
    Location:

    US Climate Bill delayed – US jobs hang in the balance

    The plan to introduce a new, bi-partisan climate and energy bill on Monday was delayed due to a disagreement over which issue the Senate should address first...

  • Date:
    24 April 2010
    Location:

    Kolkata launches LED pilot as part of The Climate Group’s LightSavers Program

    The Climate Group and The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) have unveiled an extensive LED pilot project this weekend, that forms part of The Climate Group's LightSavers program.

  • Date:
    09 April 2010
    Location:

    New electricity levy a “major shot in the arm” for British CCS industry and UK climate leadership

    International NGO The Climate Group today welcomes a new piece of UK energy legislation which will fund the development of up to four commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the UK.

  • Date:
    09 April 2010
    Location:

    Browner welcomes industry letter on energy information

    Carol Browner, Adviser to the US President on Climate and Energy, has welcomed a letter sent to President Obama calling for home energy information from 47 signatories including The Climate Group.

  • Date:
    30 March 2010
    Location:

    Hong Kong poised to overtake China in low-carbon goals

    According to a new report commissioned by The Climate Group, Hong Kong has the opportunity to adopt or overshoot China’s target of reducing carbon intensity by 2020...

  • Date:
    23 March 2010
    Location:

    UK Opposition Party publish energy and climate policy paper

    Just weeks ahead of an expected national election, the UK’s Conservative Party has released plans for a ‘radical overhaul’ of Britain’s energy policy should they be elected to government.

  • Date:
    12 February 2010
    Location:

    Support for EU Energy Efficiency Legislation

    The Climate Group and a number of other NGOs and industry groups have written to the Presidents of the European Council, European Commission, and European Parliament ahead of the European Summit this week...

  • Date:
    29 January 2010
    Location:

    The Answer is Clean Energy Jobs. (No, really)

    Amy Davidsen writes op-ed on the answer for the economy's woes: clean energy jobs.

  • Date:
    17 December 2009
    Location:

    Radical efficiency is needed to meet ambitious emissions reduction targets

    Corporate and state leaders assembled to discuss the benefits of high-level commitment to innovative technologies and policies in energy efficiency...

  • Date:
    22 August 2009
    Location:

    One Thousand Village Solar LED Initiative launches in southwest China

    Tony Blair and Jet Li today launched the initiative which will engage 400 villages in China in its first two years....

  • Date:
    21 August 2009
    Location:

    Mumbai Energy Alliance launches

    In partnership with the International Institute for Energy Conversation (IIEC), we'll help deliver energy-efficient projects across the Greater Mumbai region.

  • Date:
    12 May 2009
    Location:

    Australia hopes to lead again on solar

    The Australian Government today announced that a A$4.5 billion package to support the growth of clean energy generation and new technologies, as part of the country's 2009-10 budget...

  • Date:
    24 April 2009
    Location:

    UK's first 'low carbon' Budget and clean coal pledge

    Mark Kenber, Policy Director of The Climate Group, welcomes the UK's first low carbon budget and assesses the next steps needed to keep the UK on track for a prosperous low carbon economy....

  • Date:
    25 March 2009
    Location:

    South Australia: Leading on renewables will help lead economic recovery

    South Australia's Economic Development Board has published a statement which strongly supports the State's efforts to build on its position as a leader in renewable energy.

  • Date:
    04 March 2009
    Location:

    Comment: Will China's solar sector weather the downturn?

    The global economic downturn may force the consolidation of China's solar sector. This may not be all bad news, says Changhua Wu, Greater China Director of The Climate Group....

  • Date:
    13 February 2009
    Location:

    Comment: Southern California Edison and "the world's largest solar deal"

    Southern California Edison this week announced what it calls "the world's largest solar deal" with BrightSource Energy. Margaret Bruce, Western Regional Director of The Climate Group, shares a few thoughts on the news.

  • Date:
    06 October 2008
    Location:

    Briefings from World Climate Experts now available for download....

    As part of the Breaking the Climate Deadlock initiative, The Climate Group ran a series of webinars throughout September on topics including energy efficiency, carbon capture and storage, sectoral approaches and carbon markets...

  • Date:
    20 March 2008
    Location:

    New Members, New Initiatives: Forging Ahead to the Low Carbon Economy

    While Dell and Standard Chartered recently announced their membership of The °Climate Group, current members including BT, Virgin Airlines and the government of South Australia are also making headlines with their own exciting new low carbon innovations and initiatives...

  • Date:
    19 December 2007
    Location:

    The °Climate Group Announces Four New Major Corporate Members

    New additions to membership demonstrate increasing momentum....

  • Date:
    14 September 2007
    Location:

    More European companies switch to green power

    The Green Power Market Development Group - Europe (GPMDG-EU) has announced the completion of its first 100 megawatts (MW) of green power projects at 50 corporate facilities across 16 European countries

Events

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  • Date:
    17 June 2012 - 22 June 2012 
    Location:
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Rio+20 Earth Summit 2012

    The Climate Group will be at the Rio+20 Earth Summit to showcase The Clean Revolution. Find out more soon.

  • Date:
    03 February 2012 - 03 February 2012 
    Location:
    London

    The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards 2012

    The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards reward best practice in sustainable business. Profile your team’s achievements and inspire others to drive real change in the way that businesses approach sustainability.

  • Date:
    22 November 2011 - 22 November 2011 
    Location:
    London

    Guardian Cleantech Summit

    The third annual Guardian Cleantech Summit takes place on November 22 in London, bringing international experts together to discuss driving investment and growth in a global cleantech market.

  • Date:
    26 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    25 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    24 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    23 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    22 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    21 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    20 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    19 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    06 September 2011 - 06 September 2011 
    Location:
    The Royal Institution of Great Britain, London

    Leading a Clean Energy Revolution

    Bringing together distinguished guests and panelists, Leading a Clean Energy Revolution is an opportunity to highlight the leadership of our sub-national government and business members and to discuss what is needed to drive a 'clean energy revolution' – in particular the policies and mechanisms required.

  • Date:
    10 August 2011 - 10 August 2011 
    Location:
    Hotel Shangrila, New Delhi

    The Economic Times Infragreen 2011

    The Economic Times Infragreen 2011 is a forum dedicated to provide insights into implementation of Green Practices in the built environment, how green makes business sense and to engage in exchange of innovative green perspectives among Industry experts.

  • Date:
    30 May 2011 - 30 May 2011 
    Location:
    Hong Kong

    The Third LED Lighting Deployment Advisory Council

    The Climate Group has set up the LED Lighting Deployment Advisory Council in Hong Kong, which comprises representatives from government agencies, businesses, financiers, industry leaders and academics, to help devise a roadmap for Hong Kong to accelerate the adoption of low carbon technology.

  • Date:
    11 May 2011 - 11 May 2011 
    Location:
    Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, Monaco

    Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum 2011

    The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Johnson Controls have partnered with The Climate Group to deliver the second annual Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum.

  • Date:
    06 April 2011 - 06 April 2011 
    Location:
    9, Quai du Président Paul Doumer, 92920, Paris La Défense, France

    Consultation on Financing Clean Coal

    Hosted by Crédit Agricole, this private consultation offers financiers, power companies and power sector stakeholders the chance to discuss the guidance note for financing clean coal, of which The Climate Group is developing with the adopters of the Climate Principles.

  • Date:
    10 May 2011 - 11 May 2011 
    Location:
    Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, Monaco

    Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum 2011

    The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Johnson Controls have partnered with The Climate Group to deliver the second annual Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum.

  • Date:
    03 December 2010 
    Location:
    Mumbai, India

    Financing IT & Telecom enabled energy efficiency

    The Climate Group are hosting a roundtable event in Mumbai, India, to discuss the financing of IT & Telecom enabled energy efficiency.

  • Date:
    20 July 2010 
    Location:
    Sydney, Australia

    EV Roundtable – Electrifying Future Transport in NSW

    The Climate Group are partnering with Ernst and Young and the New South Wales Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water to host a roundtable on electric vehicle (EV) development in New South Wales.

  • Date:
    19 July 2010 
    Location:
    Brisbane, Australia

    EV20 Roundtable – Electrifying Future Transport in Queensland

    The Climate Group are partnering with Ernst and Young and The Queensland Government to host a roundtable on electric vehicle (EV) development in Queensland.

  • Date:
    10 May 2010 - 11 May 2010 
    Location:
    Tianjin, China

    2010 China Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Forum

    The 2010 China Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Forum, organized by Johnson Controls China, takes place on 10-11 May this year and aims to promote open dialogue on energy efficiency and the resulting impact on the environment and economic growth in China.

  • Date:
    25 April 2010 - 26 April 2010 
    Location:
    Fairmont Hotel, Monaco

    The Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum

    The forum aims to create the framework for an energy ethic to accelerate the adoption of legislation designed to curb climate change.

  • Date:
    06 April 2010 - 07 April 2010 
    Location:
    Chicago, IL

    Pew Center on Climate Change Conference: Best Business Practices in Energy Efficiency

    The Pew Center on Global Climate Change is hosting a conference on April 6-7, 2010 in Chicago, marking the release of a comprehensive report on best practices in corporate energy efficiency: From Shop Floor to Top Floor: Best Business Practices in Energy Efficiency. The Climate Group is an official outreach partner.

  • Date:
    29 March 2010 - 29 March 2010 
    Location:
    Hong Kong JW Marriot Hotel, Hong Kong

    Low Carbon Vision for Hong Kong

    The °Climate Group has commissioned the Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission to project the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Hong Kong in 2020 and 2030.

Blogs

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Interviews

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  • Richard Tarboton

    Date:
    06 February 2012

    Richard Tarboton, Director of Energy and Carbon, BT Group, sheds light on the company's innovative carbon intensity reduction target, the benefits of investing in the Clean Revolution for the telecommunications industry and how BT Group is marrying economic success and climate stabilization.

  • Tulsi Tanti

    Date:
    13 January 2012

    Tulsi Tanti Founder, Director and Chairman, Suzlon, shares the secrets of Suzlon's great success, defines 'cooperative competition' and pinpoints what the world's business leaders must do to realize the Clean Revolution.

  • Dr. Steve Howard

    Date:
    11 October 2011

    Dr. Steve Howard Chief Sustainability Officer for IKEA tells us what is driving the company’s current and future goals, in terms of sustainability strategy and leadership of The Clean Revolution.

  • Suresh Prabhu

    Date:
    12 September 2011

    We speak to Mr Suresh P Prabhu, Ex-Federal Cabinet Minister of Industry, Energy, Environment and Forests, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises, Government of India, to find out more about the Clean Revolution that is unfolding in India, and how to accelerate this movement.

  • Tulsi Tanti

    Date:
    05 April 2011

    We speak to the CEO of Suzlon, a global leader in wind energy technology, to find out the key innovations that are driving Suzlon’s competitive edge in the renewable energy market, and how India’s 2011 budget can benefit clean energy development in India.

  • Ajay Mathur on Energy Efficiency in India

    Date:
    01 December 2009

    The Climate Group spoke with the Director General of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Dr. Ajay Mathur, to find out more about the work happening on energy efficiency in India and what can be done to enhance these efforts.

  • Stephen Pacala

    Date:
    15 October 2004

    The Climate Group talks to Princeton's Stephen Pacala about his and Robert Socolow's latest research, August 2004.

Publications

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  • Information Marketplaces: The New Economics of Cities 29 November 2011

    Date:
    29 November 2011

    Information Marketplaces: The New Economics of Cities, is written in partnership with The Climate Group, Arup, Accenture and Horizon and the University of Nottingham, and investigates how technology can be used in cities to meet the growing challenges of expanding urbanization.

  • Australia: Clean Energy Plan - Update 22 November 2011

    Date:
    22 November 2011

    The Climate Group Australia has published a Clean Energy Plan briefing paper which provides an update to The Climate Group’s July 2011 Clean Energy Future Briefing Paper, covering how the scheme has changed since July 2011 as well as Australia’s key goals in the upcoming international negotiations at Durban COP17 and the Rio Earth Summit.

  • China City Low Carbon Tour 16 November 2011

    Date:
    16 November 2011

    Building on our 2010 China’s Clean Revolution: Cities report, we review the status of implementation of the 12th Five Year Plan in China’s cities. We visited four cities as case studies - Hangzhou, Wuhan, Dongguan and Kashgar - conducting workshops and interviews with city officials in each.

  • Financing New Coal-Fired Power Plants 24 October 2011

    Date:
    24 October 2011

    The Climate Group has developed and issued a Guidance Note on financing new coal-fired power plants, which was created with expert advice from BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, F&C Asset Management, HSBC and Standard Chartered.

  • TheCleanRevolution.org 05 October 2011

    Date:
    05 October 2011

    To illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution, we have selected an initial set of eight success stories. We have presented these case studies on a new website, TheCleanRevolution.org, which aims to be the world’s most comprehensive compilation of information and best practices for how the world's leading governments and businesses are implementing the Clean Revolution.

  • Climate Smart Precincts – Adelaide Workshop Report 14 June 2011

    Date:
    14 June 2011

    This report is the latest in a series produced as part of Australia's Climate Smart Precincts Initiative, which involves a coalition of leading businesses and state governments working with flagship urban precincts to test the policies, technologies and new business models that will lead to an integrated, precinct-wide approach to urban growth and redesign becoming the norm, helping advance a Clean Revolution.

  • China's Clean Revolution II: Opportunities for a low carbon future 20 August 2009

    Date:
    20 August 2009

    Despite the economic downturn, China's domestic markets continue to scale-up low carbon technology.