Is this the glass slipper moment for transforming Europe’s poorly performing buildings?

It’s unfortunate that it took a pandemic to see something so obvious. Energy efficiency is the Cinderella of climate solutions: virtuous and unassuming, but too often overlooked. Most people focus on her glamorous siblings – renewables and electric vehicles. Is it finally time for her glass slipper moment?

Future of business travel up in the air: overseas trips could be cut by at least a third

The future of business travel could be up in the air as the majority of business professionals (89%) think that even once restrictions start to lift, their company’s overseas travel in the next few years will be significantly reduced compared to pre COVID-19 levels. In fact, 79% think that it will be cut by at least one third

We’re refreshing our brand

Today we’re celebrating the launch of a new, refreshed brand for the Climate Group. 

Major businesses call for accelerated EV switchover as next step in UK’s green recovery

Wednesday 15 July, London – The UK Electric Fleets Coalition, run by international non-profit The Climate Group, in partnership with founding member, BT Group – including Openreach – today calls on the UK Government to target 100% electric car and van sales by 2030.

The Climate Group supports plans to increase the EU 2030 climate target

This month, The Climate Group has submitted feedback to the open consultation of the European Commission on European Union (EU) climate ambition for 2030.

Ridesharing company Lyft commits to reaching 100% electric vehicles by 2030

Lyft estimates commitment will reduce 16 million metric tons of GHG emissions and save up to $10 billion for drivers through EV transition

Long-term climate strategy not impacted by COVID-19, says global business - but governments have a bigger role to play

17 June 2020, London: In spite of uncertainties and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, 97% of business professionals say their long-term sustainability strategy remains unchanged, while 80% say their company has been able to maintain their current climate actions during the crisis

Unlock corporate sourcing of renewables to deliver a cleaner, stronger EU, say multinationals

Europe’s biggest clean energy buyers are calling for a policy framework that will boost corporate renewable electricity sourcing across the continent. This will not only generate hundreds of thousands of jobs, ensuring a just and sustainable energy transition, but will help the EU to deliver on its goal to reach climate-neutrality by 2050.

Climate Group welcomes new India Director

New Delhi, 5th June 2020 –The Climate Group, today welcomes Divya Sharma to its international leadership team as India Director.

Major British businesses commit to electrify their fleets on World Environment Day

On World Environment Day, British businesses are leading the transition to electric transport. Five major companies join The Climate Group’s global electric vehicles initiative EV100. Through this commitment, they will be switching their fleets to electric by 2030, cutting down on transport greenhouse gas emissions, the fastest-growing contributor to climate change, as well as curbing toxic air pollution.

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