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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.
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19 January 2012

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Carbon Disclosure Project announced as a winner of the Zayad Future Energy Prize

The three winners and two runners-up of the esteemed Zayad Future Energy Prize have been announced, with the UK’s Carbon Disclosure Project winning a prize of US$1.5 million for its innovative work towards catalyzing the transition to a low carbon economy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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04 December 2011

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COP17: Week one summary

As part of our involvement in COP17, Damian Ryan our Senior Policy Manager, will be providing daily news and analysis, and live tweeting from Durban. This is his summary of the key issues and emerging developments of COP17's first week.
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23 November 2011

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COP17: Over 300 business leaders call for urgent government action

More than 325 signatures have been collected in The Climate Group supported 2°C Challenge Communiqué, which calls for national governments to break the current deadlock in international climate negotiations and drive the global Clean Revolution forward.
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22 November 2011

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COP17 Briefing: Damian Ryan on key issues and possible outcomes

COP17 takes place in Durban, South Africa, from November 28 to December 9, 2011. As part of our involvement in COP17, Damian Ryan our Senior Policy Manager, will be providing daily news and analysis, and live tweeting from Durban. This Pre-COP17 Briefing marks the start of his coverage.
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17 November 2011

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Fresh global regulations will accelerate electric vehicle adoption

The European Union, the United States and Japan approved an international agreement to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) today in Geneva. The Global Technical Regulation will reduce costs and boost efficiency in the EV industry.
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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.
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24 October 2011

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European Conference of Regions on Climate Change event, Lyon

The European Conference of Regions on Climate Change, co-organized by The Climate Group member the Rhone-Alpes Region, nrg4SD and The Climate Group, took place in Lyon, France, on October 20-21, 2011, where it brought over 300 high-level global representatives together to promote a strong role for sub-national governments in the Clean Revolution.
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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.
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21 October 2011

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European Regions sign Lyon Declaration, call for climate action

European Regions today signed the Lyon Declaration of Regions for Climate Action, which calls upon the international community to act on climate change, and commits sub‐national governments to take ambitious actions within their own area of influence.
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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.
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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.
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04 October 2011

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Chancellor could topple UK Clean Revolution leadership

George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, has said that the UK will weaken its ambitious climate targets if Europe does not follow suit, putting the UK in danger of missing its chance to lead the Clean Revolution.
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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.
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07 July 2011

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Big UK companies agree EVs are future direction of travel

On July 6 at the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation in London along with our partners Energy Saving Trust, Cenex, TNT and Transport for London, The Climate Group hosted a closed roundtable on fleet electrification.
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30 June 2011

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Robin Haycock, Head of Transport reviews new UK Government plug-in vehicle strategy

Robin Haycock, Head of Transport, The Climate Group, reviews the new plug-in vehicle infrastructure strategy document, Making the Connection: the Plug-In Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, which clarifies policy and shows leading businesses and stakeholders the building momentum within UK Government for electric vehicles (EVs).
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23 June 2011

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UN climate talks in Bonn: business tells it like it is

Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager, The Climate Group, analyzes the UN climate change talks in Bonn.
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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.
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01 June 2011

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LED trials are persuading early adopters

Phil Jessup, Head of International Lighting, The Climate Group writes for LEDs Magazine about the LightSavers consortium of cities - in particular New York, Toronto and Sydney - which is undertaking an extensive and coordinated series of trials of LED outdoor lighting products, with a sure view to persuading the relevant authorities to adopt the technology.
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25 May 2011

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Vital SMMT Electric Vehicle Guide 2011 published

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have just updated and published their Electric Car Guide 2011. The guide is presented in an easy to use Q & A style format and addresses the common queries associated with purchasing electric vehicles, helping drive the Clean Revolution in the transport world.
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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.
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17 May 2011

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UK Government’s commitment on long term emissions cuts is step in right direction

Today, the UK government has committed to making long term cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Group welcomes the decision to follow the Committee on Climate Change’s Fourth Carbon Budget, covering the period of 2023 –27 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025.
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28 April 2011

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Climate legislation advancing in 16 leading countries

According to a study by Global Legislators Organisation (GLOBE) published last week, in the last 18 months the world’s leading economies have rapidly developed their climate change legislation, collectively helping to advance a global Clean Revolution.
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12 April 2011

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Bangkok Climate Talks: A step back?

Alaa Khourdajie reports on the first official round of climate negotiations for the year, which were wrapped up in Bangkok on April 8 2011 and where disagreement revolved around setting a new agenda for guiding negotiations through the rest of the year.
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28 March 2011

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What does the Budget 2011 mean for green growth in the UK?

Last week the UK's coalition government delivered its first full budget since coming to power. While there were some green aspects to the Chancellor's package of measures, the government needs to go much further much faster, if it wishes the UK to lead the Clean Revolution and seize the low carbon opportunities that will chacterize the coming decade. Thurstan Wright, Policy Analyst, The Climate Group, analyzes the Budget 2011.
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09 March 2011

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UK PM publishes draft Carbon Plan to deliver Green Government pledge

The UK’s draft Carbon Plan, launched by the UK Prime Minister Rt Hon David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon Nick Clegg yesterday, sets out binding deadlines for cross-departmental action to cut government emissions and ensure the coalition can meet its ambition of being the ‘greenest government ever’.
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16 December 2010

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UK plans to lead a clean energy revolution

The UK government has today published proposals on a series of “once in a generation” energy market reforms to safeguard and diversify the nation’s energy supply for the future and trigger a wave of new investment.
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08 December 2010

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Climate Change Committee: 'UK should commit to a 60% cut in emissions by 2030'

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC), the independent body that advises the UK Government on setting and meeting carbon budgets, recommended that the UK commit to a 60% cut in emissions by 2030 (relative to 1990 levels).
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30 November 2010

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Mark Kenber to take over helm at The Climate Group

The Climate Group’s Board of Trustees has unanimously agreed that Mark Kenber will take over from Dr Steve Howard as the new CEO of international NGO The Climate Group, effective from 1 January 2011.
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17 November 2010

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UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group – report launch at Foreign & Commonwealth Office, London

Top business leaders from the UK and India issued a Charter of Principles on 15 November 2010 setting out practical ways that the two countries can work together to boost productivity, jobs and innovation while cutting carbon emissions.
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15 November 2010

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India and UK business leaders to kick start low carbon collaboration

Top business leaders from the UK and India have today called for closer trade ties on clean technologies with the aim of boosting economic growth at the same time as cutting carbon emissions.
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29 October 2010

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The Climate Group webinar: what we've been up to

The Climate Group held the first of its quarterly ‘Update Webinars’ on Wednesday 28th October 2010, discussing the significant policy developments within each of its regions.
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28 October 2010

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Financing Electric Vehicles

Leading financial institutions that have adopted the Climate Principles, and members of the EV20, met in Brussels to discuss how private sector finance can help the world make the switch to all-electric vehicles (EVs).
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26 October 2010

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Why climate change should be on G20 finance agenda

Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager at The Climate Group, discusses the relationship between global financial regulation and climate change, in light of last week's G20 finance ministers' meeting in Korea.
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22 October 2010

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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.
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22 October 2010

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Putting people at the heart of low-carbon technology

Tashweka Anderson, Global low-carbon ICT Project Manager at The Climate Group, writes an op-ed for Guardian Sustainable Business on the role of people in the deployment and use of low carbon technologies.
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14 October 2010

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The Climate Group founder Dr Steve Howard to step down as CEO after seven years

Dr Steve Howard has decided, after agreeing with the Board, that he will step down as CEO of international NGO The Climate Group at the end of the year.
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07 October 2010

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Wales sets out its fight against climate change

The Welsh Assembly Government launched its Climate Change Strategy today, setting out exactly how Wales will manage its fight against climate change and achieve its ambition of a 3% year on year reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
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29 September 2010

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Vehicle fleets key early opportunity for Electric Vehicles

Last week The Climate Group hosted an interactive web conference which discussed the barriers and opportunities associated with Electric Vehicles and in particular why vehicle fleets are a key early market opportunity.
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24 September 2010

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The Basque Country and Scotland aim to partner on economy and climate change

The Basque Country and Scotland have announced their aim to establish closer ties, sharing experiences and best practice on issues such as the economy and climate change.
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23 September 2010

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Tony Blair urges optimism, leadership and practical solutions on climate action

On Monday 20 September, former UK Prime Minster the Rt Hon Tony Blair addressed assembled government and business leaders at The Climate Group’s Climate Week NYC reception in New York.
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23 September 2010

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Why money is the key to growing low-carbon economies

Greg Barker MP is the Minister of State for Energy & Climate Change for the United Kingdom.
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02 September 2010

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UK leading the way on CCS policy

Nick Otter, CEO at the Global CCS Institute (GCCSI), writes an op-ed in the recent August edition of the GCCSI newsletter.
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01 August 2010

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Empowering UK Energy Consumers: A consumer-led vision for energy innovation

The Climate Group and Google co-hosted a roundtable event on key issues around consumer access and control of energy information in the UK.
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29 July 2010

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UK and India business leaders meet in Delhi to discuss low carbon growth and charter to boost green jobs and economy

A delegation of senior business leaders from the UK met Indian counterparts under the aegis of the UK India Business Leaders Climate Group this week, to discuss opportunities to create low carbon economic growth and related jobs, and also the launch of a charter of principles.
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15 July 2010

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Climate Group backs united call from UK, France and Germany for EU to move to 30% emissions cut to drive green jobs and growth

The Climate Group today backed a new push by climate change ministers in the UK, France and Germany to persuade Europe to cut its emissions by 30% by 2020.
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24 June 2010

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All Together Now

Steve Howard, CEO of The Climate Group, and Luc Bas, Head of Government Relations for The Climate Group, write an op-ed on The Climate Group’s States and Regions leadership in June's edition of Europe’s 'The Parliament Magazine'...
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22 June 2010

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G8 and G20 must not forget climate change

Leaders from the G8 and G20 will meet this weekend in Ontario, Canada...
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28 May 2010

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New TCG Government Members website

The Climate Group launches a new Government members website...
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28 May 2010

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Draft Bonn Declaration

During the June 2010 UNFCCC negotiating session held in Bonn, Germany, The Climate Group in partnership with the State of North Rhine Westphalia is holding a meeting of subnational governments and leading international businesses...
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09 April 2010

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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.
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01 April 2010

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UK lays out post-Copenhagen negotiation plan

The Climate Group's Damian Ryan reports on the ‘International Climate Change Action Plan’, released today by the UK government...
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23 March 2010

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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.
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12 March 2010

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Climate Group welcomes UK government decision to fund UK’s first commercial scale CCS demonstration plant

DECC has today awarded funding to Scottish Power and E.oN to build one of the world's first commercial scale CCS demonstration plants in the UK...
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14 December 2009

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SMART 2020 website tracks ICT industry's progress in tackling climate change

The Climate Group, BT and the Digital Energy Solutions Campaign (DESC) today launched 'SMART 2020: Pathways to scale' a website that will track progress made by the information and communications technology (ICT) industry in tackling climate change.
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09 October 2009

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Steve Howard: Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2009

Host Joanna Lumley presented the award to Jim Walker, The Climate Group's COO and co-founder, on Steve's behalf at this week's national awards ceremony.
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25 September 2009

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"We need all levels of government behind a deal" says Quebec Premier at Climate Week NYC

The Premier said that because sub-national and local governments together will need to deliver up to 80 per cent of the cuts needed to global greenhouse gas emissions, many cities, states and provinces around the world were already acting on this responsibility.
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21 September 2009

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Coalition of the willing call for climate deal at launch of Climate Week NYC

NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Rt Hon Tony Blair, and The Climate Group CEO Steve Howard are taking part in the Climate Week NY°C opening ceremony today. Lead climate change negotiators from the U.S., China, India and Denmark - as well as luminaries from business, subnational government, and civil society - will also participate....
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20 September 2009

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Blair to UN: Climate deal will boost growth in all major economies & create millions of new jobs

NEW YORK - The new report - "Cutting the Cost" - shows how action to cut {CO2} emissions can increase both GDP and employment in all major economies, with global collaboration significantly cutting the cost of climate change mitigation. The report aims to give new confidence to world leaders meeting together at the UN General Assembly meeting tomorrow and at the G20 in Pittsburgh later this week before important negotiations take place at the UN's Copenhagen climate summit in December.
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16 July 2009

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UK government leads the transition to a low carbon future

"The White Paper sends a strong signal to UN international climate negotiations," says Policy Director Mark Kenber.
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06 July 2009

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Breaking the Climate Deadlock report on how world leaders can tackle climate change with technology

Tony Blair calls for immediate action on energy efficiency and a definitive commitment to develop the technologies needed to get the world started down the low-carbon path.
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25 June 2009

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Scotland passes climate bill

Scotland leads the world with voting in a bill that sets a target to reduce greenhouse gases by 42 per cent by 2020.
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22 June 2009

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The Climate Group celebrates five years at the forefront of a clean industrial revolution

Members and supporters of The Climate Group came together in London to celebrate The Climate Group's fifth anniversary and to reflect on five years of progress in the global fight against climate change.
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11 June 2009

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From Bonn: States & Regions Programme garners support for UN recognition of sub-national action

Recognizing that local and subnational governments are and will continue to be responsible for implementing up to 80% of mitigation and adaptation actions, the initiative in Bonn this week will go a long way to ensuring the road after Copenhagen will be a success.
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05 June 2009

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Virgin Blue Group of Airlines backs aviation global deal to tackle emissions

The Virgin Blue Group of Airlines is the first Australian operator to join a growing list of airlines and international non-profit The Climate Group, (collectively, the Aviation Global Deal Group), working to develop a way of tackling aviation emissions as part of a global deal on climate change.
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04 June 2009

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Viewpoint: Steve Howard writes in the Financial Times

The world is taking a temporary holiday from growth. But the economy will bounce back, doubling or tripling in size by mid-century.Over the same period we will have developed policy frameworks that lock us into reducing global greenhouse gas emissions by 60 to 80 per cent. There will be about 2bn more people and the world's urban population will have almost doubled...
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29 May 2009

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ScottishPower joins The Climate Group in CCS knowledge partnership

ScottishPower and The Climate Group have entered a unique agreement to fight climate change together by sharing knowledge about the introduction of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology...
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14 May 2009

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Together campaign: 1,000,000 tonnes of CO2 saved

UK consumers have achieved a saving of a million tonnes of {CO2} whilst cutting household bills by £200 million, reports the Together campaign today...
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05 May 2009

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Momentum builds for a global solution to aviation emissions

Finnair and Qatar Airways have announced that they are joining the Aviation Global Deal (AGD) Group...
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24 April 2009

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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....
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20 April 2009

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The Climate Group launches Hong Kong Carbon Reduction Commitment Campaign

The °Climate Group, an international non-profit organisation that works to advance climate change solutions and accelerate a low carbon economy, today launched the Hong Kong Carbon Reduction Campaign (HKCRC)...
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17 March 2009

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VCSA launches global registry and project database system

The Voluntary Carbon Standard Association (VCSA) has today launched its revolutionary global registry and project database system. It is the first multiple registry system to launch in the $330m voluntary carbon market.
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07 December 2008

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Poznan and a new global deal: TCG Policy Director Mark Kenber comments

With crucial climate meetings taking place in both Poznan and Brussels this week, The Climate Group's Policy Director Mark Kenber outlines the stakes.
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02 December 2008

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The UK Climate Change Act

The UK Parliament has passed a powerful trio of climate and energy-related legislation - including the Climate Change Act...
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27 November 2008

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The Climate Group partners on Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute

The Australian government has named The Climate Group as one of the first founding members of its Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI)...
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26 November 2008

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New HCP research: Governments worldwide should do 'fair share' to reduce global emissions

The HSBC Climate Confidence Monitor 2008 - a survey of 12,000 people across 12 countries worldwide - reveals 78% of respondents want their countries to take on their 'fair share' in reducing global {CO2} emissions.
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30 October 2008

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New Research: Consumers believe fighting climate change good for economy

Most people in the UK (53 per cent) think tackling climate change will boost the economy, according to new consumer research published today by The Climate Group, in partnership with global brand strategy and design consultancy, Lippincott and UK broadcaster Sky...
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30 October 2008

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New Research: Consumers believe fighting climate change good for economy

Most people in the UK (53 per cent) think tackling climate change will boost the economy, according to new consumer research published today by The Climate Group, in partnership with global brand strategy and design consultancy, Lippincott and UK broadcaster Sky...
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16 October 2008

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The Climate Group supports AB32 Scoping Plan

California Air Resources Board Chairperson Mary Nichols today announced details of the final scoping plan for Assembly Bill 32 (AB32), the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006...
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06 October 2008

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Media Briefing: The first global finance industry framework for climate action

The °Climate Group has announced that it is working with a group of major international financial institutions to develop the first comprehensive global framework for the sector's response to climate change.
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06 October 2008

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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...
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09 July 2008

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The Climate Group welcomes G8 "vision" to halve emissions by 2050

The °Climate Group has welcomed the news that G8 leaders have agreed a long-term target of halving global emissions by 2050 but cautioned that this must just be the beginning of further concerted work over the next 18 months...
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27 June 2008

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Breaking the Climate Deadlock: Rt Hon Tony Blair Presents His Report

TOKYO, JAPAN - Transcript of the speech by Rt Hon Tony Blair at the Report Launch of Breaking the Climate Deadlock: A Global Deal for our Low Carbon Future
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27 June 2008

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News Release: Tony Blair and The Climate Group launch new climate report

Tony Blair joined The Climate Group to launch a new climate report today in Japan (0530hrs BST, 27 June 2008)...
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13 May 2008

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Together Celebrates its First Anniversary

A unique coalition of CEOs and senior representatives from business, government and civil society attended an unprecedented climate change summit at Lambeth Palace today to mark the first anniversary of the Together campaign...
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14 March 2008

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The Climate Group supports Tony Blair's new climate change initiative: Breaking the Climate Deadlock

Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has today announced a major new climate change initiative: Breaking the Climate Deadlock - achieving a global deal on climate change. The Climate Group - an independent, not-for-profit organisation working internationally with government and business leaders - is providing strategic international support for this new initiative...
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07 February 2008

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Standard Chartered Joins the Climate Group

Standard Chartered, one of the world's leading international banks, has today announced a new partnership with The °Climate Group to play a key role in the transition to a low carbon economy...
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30 January 2008

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2007-2008: The Climate Group Perspective

Climate change shot to the top of global agenda in 2007. The °Climate Group pauses to consider the ground covered in 2007 - and to assess the challenges and the events that await us in 2008...
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25 January 2008

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EU Climate Change Laws Will Lead World by Example

The °Climate Group welcomed Europe's new climate change package announced yesterday and hailed it as a bold lead for the rest of the world to follow....
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21 January 2008

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Opinion: Google, BT help renewables come of age

Companies are starting to generate their own renewable energy, and it's set to become big business, writes TCG's Emily Farnworth in an article published at www.climatechangecorp.com....
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10 December 2007

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State and Regional Leaders Seize the Initiative on Climate Change Action

Regional climate commitments send positive environmental and economic signals to global leaders in Bali...
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19 November 2007

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VCS Launch - A New Quality Assurance for the World's Carbon Market

New Carbon Standard Guarantees Environmental Integrity and Transparency for Global Offset Market...
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19 November 2007

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UK Prime Minister Praises Work of Together Campaign

Prime Minister Gordon Brown "impressed" by coalition of UK companies helping individuals and households to tackle climate change....
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08 November 2007

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New Global Climate Change Study Focuses on ICT Industry

A new global study was launched today by The °Climate Group and GeSI [Global e-Sustainability Initiative] to evaluate the ICT (Information Communication Technology) sector's role in climate change...
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15 October 2007

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Consumers demand green action from UK's top brands

We've just launched a report of the UK's first-ever Climate Brand Index, which tracks consumer perceptions of how brands are performing on climate change.
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07 September 2007

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Together launches 'Zero Carbon' with British Gas

British gas has launched two new green energy tariffs, Zero Carbon, which will be the greenest tariff available on the UK domestic market.
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13 July 2007

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The Climate Group Co-convenes Leadership Roundtable for Florida Governor's Climate Summit

On July 13th The °Climate Group convened two business roundtables for Florida Governor Charlie Crist's "Serve to Preserve: A Florida Summit on Global Climate Change" to discuss how government and business can best collaborate to address climate change: through deployment of clean energy and clean technologies; by engaging citizens and customers; and by rapidly reducing greenhouse gases.
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09 July 2007

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LIVE EARTH: When The Music Stops, We Must Start

'Together' will help millions answer Live Earth's call to action 09 July 2007, London - Now that the lights have gone down on the Live Earth concert series, up to 2 billion people are more aware, concerned, and engaged on global climate change. Most importantly, many of them now want to know how they can make a difference.
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03 July 2007

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Climate Group members win major awards for environmental action

The awards, presented by HRH the Prince of Wales and Former US Vice-President Al Gore, recognised the companies' achievements on climate change, environmental and social leadership.
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26 June 2007

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Blair and Schwarzenegger meet business leaders to accelerate climate change solutions

19 business leaders met with British PM Tony Blair and California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on June 26th to accelerate transatlantic action towards a low carbon economy.
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06 June 2007

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Make six small changes to save the planet says London's Mayor

The public information campaign calls on Londoners to reduce their carbon emissions by making simple changes to their lifestyles.
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30 May 2007

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The Climate Group partners with HSBC on US$100 million programme to combat climate change world-wide

The °Climate Group has been selected as one of four lead partners in the HSBC Climate Partnership, a groundbreaking five-year, US$100 million initiative to respond to the urgent threat of climate change world-wide. Along with Earthwatch Institute, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and WWF, The Climate Group is working with HSBC to inspire action on climate change by individuals, businesses and governments world-wide...
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24 May 2007

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Barclays joins The Climate Group

Barclays, a major global bank with 27 million customers in more than 50 countries, announced it has become a member of The °Climate Group.
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09 May 2007

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News Corporation Joins The Climate Group

News Corporation, one of the world's largest global media companies, has become a member of The Climate Group in order to help meet its commitment to making a long-term positive impact on climate change...
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23 April 2007

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Businesses Come 'Together' to Help Consumers Tackle Climate Change

Industries join forces to provide simple solutions for individuals On April 23rd eight major UK companies joined with Tony Blair to unveil 'Together', a campaign to provide consumers with compelling products and services that make it easier to reduce their {CO2} emissions...
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03 April 2007

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Top ten tips for developing your carbon footprint

The Climate Group has produced a briefing note outlining the top ten steps organisations can take to develop their carbon footprint. The tips are based on conversations with member companies taking a leadership position on carbon footprinting, such as Sky and Starbucks...
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28 March 2007

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Terry Tamminen, US Energy and Environmental Strategist Joins The Climate Group

The Climate Group is pleased to announce that Terry Tamminen has joined our team as Senior Advisor...
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19 March 2007

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Top ten ways to motivate employees on climate change

The Climate Group has produced a briefing note outlining the top ten steps organisations can take to motivate employees on climate change. The tips are based on conversations with member companies taking a leadership position on engaging employees, such as Sky, BT and Swiss Re...
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13 March 2007

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UK Government unveils new draft Climate Change Bill

The draft Climate Change Bill calls for an independent panel to set ministers a "carbon budget" every five years, in a bid to cut emissions by 60% by 2050.
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14 February 2007

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More Companies Make Link Between Climate Change and Increased Profit

More companies, cities and regional governments than ever are managing to reduce their carbon footprints while strengthening operational performance, shows a new edition of the report Carbon Down Profits Up released today. In many cases these organisations have made significant cost savings as a result of their actions...
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18 January 2007

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The Climate Group responds to proposed DEFRA offset standard

It is pleasing to see that DEFRA has considered offsetting in context - as a third step in an emissions reduction strategy that starts with use of cleaner energy resources and greater efficiency.
Date:

11 December 2006

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A new partnership to promote climate change solutions

Executives from leading UK brands and the Bishop of London met with The Prime Minister and David Miliband, Secretary of State for the Environment, this morning to form an unprecedented partnership, partnering together to help fight climate change and make it easier for individuals to reduce their carbon emissions.
Date:

30 October 2006

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The Climate Group responds to The Stern Review

The key message from the report, the most extensive analysis carried out to date on the economics of climate change, is that the costs of taking action now (likely to amount to approximately 1% of GDP) are far outweighed by the costs associated with adopting a 'wait and see' attitude.
Date:

31 July 2006

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The Climate Group Convenes Climate and Energy Roundtable

Prime Minister Tony Blair and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger join international business leaders to hold frank and far-reaching discussions on global partnership approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions...
Date:

24 July 2006

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The Climate Group Appoints Key Executive

Swiss Re Head of Sustainability Business Development, Chris Walker, has accepted an 18-month assignment with The Climate Group to commence and lead the organisation's operations in the Eastern United States.
Date:

12 December 2005

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Low Carbon Leaders of the Decade Announced by Business Week and The Climate Group

The Low Carbon Leaders Awards, awarded by Business Week, were presented last night at a special ceremony at the MOP1 meeting in Montreal. The awards which include recognition of emission reduction and leadership on climate change over the last ten years, have been sponsored by The Climate Group.
Date:

06 October 2005

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Tackling Climate Change Is Great for Profit, Says New Report

Huge savings have been made from companies' efforts to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and by becoming more energy efficient, according to findings in The Climate Group's 2005 Carbon Down Profits Up, released today...
Date:

03 October 2005

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Cities Are Central to Solving Climate Change, Says New Report

As 20 of the world's most important cities gather in London today (Tues 4th Oct 2005) to discuss climate change at C20:The World Cities Leadership Summit, The Climate Group has released a comprehensive report on what key cities are doing to cut their emissions of the greenhouse gases (GHG). The publication looks in detail at 15 major cities that have taken a leadership role - what their GHG emissions are currently; what their targets are and examples on how they are delivering on these targets.
Date:

27 April 2004

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Collaboration and Leadership Will Combat Climate Change, Says PM Tony Blair

Today, Prime Minister Tony Blair pledged his support for a new organisation dedicated to accelerating the world's response to the biggest issue facing the planet today - climate change.
Date:

01 March 2004

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World's Leading Greenhouse Gas Reducers Gather in Toronto

Toronto, Canada: Leaders from corporations, governments and financiers from across the globe will meet today at the Climate Group's first major international "Conference of the Reducers" to demonstrate how they are taking practical action to drastically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

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:

06 July 2011 - 06 July 2011

Location:

London

UK Roundtable on Fleet Electrification

The Energy Saving Trust, Cenex, The Climate Group, TNT and Transport for London will host a private meeting between commercial and government fleet managers, vehicle OEMs, Utilities and Lease Companies to enable the creation of a wider fleet buying consortium for electric drive vehicles within the UK.
Date:

21 January 2011 - 21 January 2011

Location:

County Hall, London

The Climate Group 7 Year Celebration

A drinks reception was held to celebrate The Climate Group's first seven years and to say farewell to our outgoing CEO and Co-founder Dr Steve Howard.
Date:

15 November 2010

Location:

UK Foreign Office, London

UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group – report launch

The UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group will meet in London in November to call for closer trade ties on clean technologies to boost efforts to grow their economies, create jobs and meet national emissions targets.
Date:

28 October 2010

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London, UK

“Finance and disruptive technology ‐ creating a low carbon future” - dinner and discussion

Mr Edward Hoare and The Climate Group will host a dinner around the topic of “Finance and disruptive technology - creating a low carbon future”.
Date:

07 September 2010

Location:

London, UK

EV20 London Electric Fleet Roundtable

The Climate Group are holding an EV20 roundtable to explore the viability of creating a London electric fleet coalition.
Date:

23 July 2010

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London, UK

'Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture' - Lunch and Roundtable Discussion

The Climate Group and Mr Anthony Pratt, Chairman of Visy Industries and Pratt Industries, host a lunch and roundtable discussion on 'Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture'.
Date:

15 July 2010

Location:

Kensington Gardens, London

HSBC Climate Partnership Celebration Event

HSBC host an evening reception for VIP stakeholders to celebrate the global achievements of the HSBC Climate Partnership, a five-year programme between HSBC, The Climate Group, Earthwatch Institute, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and WWF.
Date:

02 June 2010 - 02 June 2010

Location:

The Science Museum, London

SMART 2020 – Source-to-Socket: A Smart Grid Executive Seminar

The Source-to-Socket seminar will bring together thought-leaders, innovators and senior utility players with an interest in smart grid, and will consist of a series of expert panel discussions.

Blogs

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Date:

17 January 2012

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PICG extending to PIVG from OLEV
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23 September 2011

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The Clean Revolution is launched
Date:

08 August 2011

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Sitting on the Better Place fence
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12 October 2010

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Making energy visible at No. 10
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28 July 2010

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Empowering Energy Consumers – the untapped resource in our low carbon future
Date:

31 July 2011

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So after a tip-off I succumbed to watching Top Gear…
Date:

28 July 2011

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Top class service arrives for EV customers
Date:

29 January 2010

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The Nielsen Rating for energy
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20 July 2011

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Zac Goldsmith's greener politics for the rise of EVs
Date:

06 July 2011

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Actually, the Plugged-In Places programme is fully funded and steaming ahead
Date:

05 July 2011

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My weekend included an EV disguised as a hummer and a two page EV attack
Date:

04 July 2011

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'Electric Highway policy' is NOT a u-turn
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30 June 2011

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New UK plug-in vehicle document: nothing radical, but highly welcomed
Date:

17 August 2009

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Energy crisis in Britain
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15 July 2009

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Will renewable targets be possible without smart grid?
Date:

16 April 2009

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EV hype needs the smart grid
Date:

28 November 2008

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UK's historic act
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23 July 2008

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Government IT goes Green

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.
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.
David Antonioli

Date:

02 February 2011

The Climate Group speaks to David Antonioli, CEO of The Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS), about the role of VCS in relation to businesses and governments, as well as its plans for expansion in the next five years.
Gregory Barker M.P.

Date:

04 June 2010

With the General Election in May 2010 having produced a coalition government, The Climate Group spoke to Conservative MP and recently appointed Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, Gregory Barker.
Hannah Ryder (DECC)

Date:

25 March 2010

Hannah Ryder, Team Leader, International Climate Change Finance and Governance, DECC, gives us the UK government’s perspective on what’s next for climate finance and governance following the Copenhagen Accord.
What now? Network views on the Copenhagen Accord

Date:

18 January 2010

We asked leaders from across our global network leaders for their thoughts on the outcome of COP15 - and what it might mean for business, policy and climate action in their regions.
Gregory Barker M.P.

Date:

05 February 2009

On 16 January, the UK Conservative Party made headlines with their Low Carbon Economy plan. The Climate Group spoke with Gregory Barker, Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for the Environment, about the proposal...
Dr Chris Tuppen

Date:

22 January 2008

In an exclusive interview with The °Climate Group, Dr Chris Tuppen, BT's Director of Sustainable Development, discusses how BT, the information and communications technology (ICT) sector as a whole, and a BT-championed electricity labeling scheme are powering people and systems toward a low-carbon future...
Stuart Rose

Date:

28 September 2007

We speak to Stuart Rose, CEO of M&S, about the role of retailers in tackling climate change...
James Murdoch

Date:

24 April 2007

James Murdoch, CEO of BSkyB, talks to The Climate Group about engaging consumers...
David Miliband

Date:

25 January 2007

On 5 May 2006 David Miliband became DEFRA's Secretary of State. We spoke with him about climate change policy...
John Coomber

Date:

07 March 2006

In March 2006 we spoke to John Coomber, Member of Swiss Re's Board of Directors and Trustee of The Climate Group...
Steve Howard

Date:

15 July 2005

On 8th July 2005 the G8 leaders signed an agreement on climate change. The Climate Group's CEO, Dr. Steve Howard, gives his reaction...
Nicky Gavron

Date:

14 July 2005

Nicky Gavron, London's Deputy Mayor, talked to The Climate Group in July 2005 about plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in London, and the role that cities globally can play in tackling climate change.
Mark Kenber

Date:

15 June 2005

Mark Kenber, The Climate Group's Policy Director discusses emissions reductions from transport...
Professor Sir David King

Date:

29 June 2004

"There is no bigger problem than climate change. The threat is quite simple, it's a threat to our civilisation."

Publications

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Post-COP17 Briefing 04 January 2012

Date:

04 January 2012

COP17 took place in Durban, South Africa, from November 28 to December 9, 2011. Download the full Post-COP17 Briefing, which marks the end of Damian Ryan our Senior Policy Manager's Durban coverage, and features country perspectives from our global policy staff in Australia, China, Europe, India and the US.
Financing New Coal-Fired Power Plants 24 October 2011

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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.
UK-India Collaboration for a Low Carbon Economy: Opportunities Challenges and Recommendations 15 November 2010

Date:

15 November 2010

The report from the UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group (BLCG) is the first report of its kind where business leaders have come together to consider the practical steps necessary to deliver a low carbon economy, setting out a ‘Charter of Principles’ as well as practical ways that India and the UK can work together to unlock a new era of green growth and economic collaboration.