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CBI: We need consistent carbon reporting

23 October 2008

On 23 October, the CBI held a Parliamentary seminar on corporate carbon reporting, bringing together a cross-party group of MPs and peers with CBI members. Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment, voiced support for mandatory carbon reporting only when sufficient consensus has been...

Low-carbon innovation report launched

12 November 2008

One of the key objectivesin meeting the UKs long-term targets on climate change is the development and deployment of low-carbon technologies. The CBI brief 'Low-carbon innovation: developing technology for the future' , looks at what is needed in order to prepare the UK for a low-carbon ...

CBI speaks at the launch of new product carbon footprinting standard

29 October 2008

The CBI's Dr Neil Bentley, director of business environmentspoke at the launch of a new standard, PAS2050, which will allow businesses to measure their products' carbon footprints. Speaking alongside Hilary Benn, secretary of state for the environment, and Tom Delay, chief executive of the Car...

Climate change update

01 November 2008

Since the launch of the report Climate change: everyones business , the CBI has been focused on putting the UK back on track to meet its carbon reduction targets. Periodically, CBI provides climate change updates to keep all stakeholders up to date with progress. Download October's bri...

UK renewable energy target "not pragmatic"

01 October 2008

Responding to publication of a consultation on how the UK will meet the EU renewable energy target, CBI deputy director-general John Cridland emphasised that climate change is a priority for business and consumers and the expansion of renewables will help the UK renewable energy industry become a ...

CBI debates Carbon Reduction Commitment

30 September 2008

CBI members had a lively discussion with DEFRA officials about the governments Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme due to be rolled out in April 2010. To encourage greater energy efficiency, the CRC will require businesses to purchase carbon credits for the energy that they use. Bonuses will...

Neil Bentley speaks at IPPR seminar on green jobs

18 July 2008

The CBI's director of business environment spoke at an IPPR seminar entitled 'Green collar jobs: a progressive environmental and labour market approach for the UK'. The seminar followed Gordon Brown's announcement of a 100bn investment in renewable energy as part of a green revolution that cou...

CBI talks climate change with David and Ed Miliband

14 November 2008

CBI deputy director-general John Cridland, director business environment, Neil Bentley and a range of member company CEOs attended a breakfast meeting on climate change hosted by foreign secretary, David Miliband, and attended by the secretary of state for energy and climate change, Ed Miliband. ...

CBI meets with Shadow Minister for Climate Change

14 November 2008

CBI director of business environment, Neil Bentley met with shadow minister for climate change, Gregory Barker MP, to discuss the CBI's campaign on climate change. Neil highlighted CBI's support for the 80% reduction targetby 2050 and pointed out that in order to achieve this, increased...

CBI meets with key European Commission officials

14 November 2008

CBI director of business environment, Neil Bentley met with members of the cabinet of European Commission, including president Barroso, enterprise commissioner Verheugen, environment commissioner Dimas and the UK permanent representation to the EU. The meetings focused on the need to achieve a...

Don't give up on climate change during recession, urges CBI

02 December 2008

DONT GIVE UP ON CLIMATE CHANGE DURING RECESSION, URGES CBI Business leaders and politicians debate climate change The Government needs to speed up the pace of action on climate change dramatically if it is to meet its target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050, says the C...

CBI launches climate change tracker

03 December 2008

The CBIs Climate Change Tracker is a tool developed by the CBI to track progress against the priorities set out in the CBIs 2007 climate change report, Climate change: everyones business. The Tracker benchmarks the progress of the priorities for action set out in the report, focusing on th...

CBI climate change summit goes interactive

08 December 2008

You can now access speeches in video format and speaker presentations from our climate change summit. Follow this link to read a full review of the summit, watch the speeches and download the presentations.

CBI sets out four priorities for new global climate change agreement

10 December 2008

To coincide with the UN climate change talks in Poznan, Poland, the CBI today released a position paper setting out its priorities for the agreement to replace the Kyoto Protocol when it expires in 2012. The paper, Opportunity Knocks: Business expectations for a global climate change agreem...

CBI urges Prime Minister to press for EU climate change deal

10 December 2008

In a letter to the Prime Minister today, Richard Lambert, Director-General, CBI, and members of the CBI Climate Change Board urged Gordon Brown to continue to press for a robust and effective EU climate change package: Dear Prime Minister, Reaching a global agreement on the replacement for ...

European deal on climate change is good for business, Neil Bentley, CBI

12 December 2008

'It's a good deal for business' Neil Bentley, the CBI's environment director, tells the Guardian, the European deal on climate change emissions is good for business: The deal on climate change seems to be a good one. Although European summits - and this one is no exception - usually end i...

CBI response to government funding for low emission road vehicles

15 January 2009

Commenting ontheannouncement of additional investment for the development of low carbon vehicles, Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: The extra 250 million of funding announced to develop low-carbon vehicles will spur the development of new technology in the automotive...

CBI response to government's environmental report on wind turbines

26 January 2009

Following the publication by the Department of Energy and Climate Change of the Environmental Report, recommending there is scope for between 5,000 and 7,000 more offshore wind turbines, Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: "The Government needs to send clear signals to ...

Obama's low-carbon plan must not leave the UK behind

27 January 2009

President Obamas promise this week that the United States would lead the world on climate change should send strong signals to British policy makers, that the global marketplace for low-carbon investment is about to get much more competitive. This new chapter in Americas leadership hints at the ...

Can carbon reduction and the development of a low carbon economy help the UK through the recession?

28 January 2009

Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment spoke at theCarbon Trusts annual stakeholder event on the 28th January discussing whether a low carbon economy can pull the UK out of the downturn -read thefull speech below: I would just like to say thank you to the Carbon Trust for invitin...

Adapting to a low-carbon brand

05 February 2009

Dr Neil Bentley, CBIs director of business environment looks at the challenges for business reputation in moving to a low-carbon economy. Todays economic conditions present a perfect storm for anyone trying to market a low-carbon economy. As cost pressures mount, companies may be looking at...

Is technology pulling its weight in the fight against climate change?

09 February 2009

Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment spoke at Intellects High Tech: Low Carbon week on the 9th February discussing whether technology ispulling its weight in the fight against climate change - read the full speech below: "I would just like to say thank you to Intellect fo...

Unlocking the UKâs forgotten resource

11 February 2009

Dr Neil Bentley, CBIs Director of Business Environment looks at the role of energy efficiency in moving to a low-carbon economy The UK energy sector faces huge challenges in meeting environmental commitments and long term energy security needs, while an increasingly difficult economic climat...

CBI response to government heat and energy saving strategy

12 February 2009

Commenting on todays announcement of government plans on energy efficiency, Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: A step-change in the way we consume energy in our homes is needed, and this is a positive step forward. However there is no more time to lose. Government and ind...

CBI climate change member newsletter - February 2009

17 February 2009

"As the space race once dominated the 60s the low-carbon tech race is now on" - Dr Neil Bentley Read the latest CBI climate change newsletter providing an update to members on the recent work of the CBI climate change team . This month Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environme...

"In a challenging economy there is nothing more important than innovation" â Ben Verwaayen

17 February 2009

In an interview with the CBI, Ben Verwaayen, chief executive of leading technology company Alcatel-Lucent and chair of the CBIs climate change board, says that business needs to innovate to grab the opportunities presented by a shift to a low-carbon economy. Business needs to make itself lo...

CBI and trade association members 'speed-network' on climate change

18 February 2009

Some 40 trade association members joined the CBI's climate change group together with colleagues from the CBI's environment group, Brussels office and sectoral affairs for a 'sectoral exchange' workshop on climate change, on 13 February 2009. Visit our multimedia area for an audio wrap-up of th...

Preparing for the Carbon Reduction Commitment

19 February 2009

As part of its strategy to tackle climate change, the Government has established the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), which will bring in a UK wide mandatory carbon trading scheme, starting in April 2010. The CBI has produced a guide for preparing for the CRC, which outlines the requirements...

CBI features in new ethical business guide

19 February 2009

A new Ethical Business Guide offering practical advice and guidance on how companies can operate more ethically and boost their bottom line has been launched this week. Writing in the guide, Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment, talks of the rewards for businesses who can ad...

CBI signs up to WWFâs Earth Hour 2009

20 February 2009

At 8.30pm on Saturday 28 March 2009, WWF wants a billion people to turn off their lights for one hour WWFs Earth Hour . WWF hopes that the event will send political leaders a message that a fair, equitable and scientifically-credible global deal must be achieved at the UN climate summit in Copen...

âWe need to show that we can combine action on climate change and long-term economic growthâ â Ed Miliband MP

23 February 2009

Speaking at the CBI climate change summit in December 2008, Ed Miliband MP, secretary of state for energy and climate change, emphasised that business must keep pressure on government policy to ensure that momentum on climate change is not lost in the recession. Miliband said that the CBI summ...

Podcast with CBI carbon reporting working group

26 February 2009

The CBIs carbon reporting working group met on the 19th February to discuss a forth-coming report outlining a common approach for businesses to report their greenhouse gas emissions. Members of the group comprise of a range of experts on carbon reporting from companies including the Lloyds Gro...

Podcast with chair of the CBI climate change board Ben Verwaayen

02 March 2009

On the 26th February, chair of the CBI climate change board Ben Verwaayen (chief executive of leading technology company Alcatel-Lucent )met with CBI director of business environment, Neil Bentley. In the following discussion, Ben and Neil talk about the role of the CBI climate change ...

âGreen technologies are the state of the art technologies and the UK is very well positioned to be one of the leaders in developing these.â - Roelant de Waard

05 March 2009

In an interview with the CBI, Roelant de Waard, European Vice President of Sales of leading motor company Ford , says that the UK has a tremendous engineering base, and if we manage to tap into that, we have a great opportunity to become market leaders in low-carbon technologies. Skills are v...

CBI comment on launch of low carbon industrial strategy

06 March 2009

Commenting on the launch of the governments low carbon industrial strategy at the low carbon industrial summit today, Richard Lambert, CBI director-general said: "Now that the legislative framework for climate change policy is in place, the time has come for action. "The government's job is...

Efficient use of energy has never been more important

10 March 2009

In an interview with the CBI, Andrew Duff, chief executive of leading energy company RWE npower , says what we need now more than anythingare incentivesfor companies and individuals to invest in energy efficiency. Mr Duff says that Government must be consistent in its objectives and targets, ...

Building a low-carbon economy: a business opportunity

11 March 2009

Writing in House Magazine this month, Dr Neil Bentley says, British firms need to shape up for the intensely competitive 'clean tech' market. The phrase 'low-carbon economy' seems to be on everyones lips. Governments around the world have been talking up low-carbon innovation as the cornerston...

CBI urges businesses to prepare for carbon reduction regulations now

12 March 2009

Following the launch of the Governments Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) consultation today, Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment said: From next April all firms with an energy bill of more than a million pounds a year will be expected to comply with new legislation to reduce ...

"We must make the UK the place to do low-carbon business"

25 March 2009

Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment spoke at the UK Trade Investment Spring 09 Partnership Event on 25 March. UKTI launched their new international marketing strategy looking at positioning the UK as global hub for low-carbon solutions. Other speakers on the day included Dav...

Government must do more to help SMEs become energy efficient, urges CBI

31 March 2009

Government must do more to help SMEs become energy efficient, urges CBI Business leaders and energy minister debate the role of energy efficiency The Government needs to work much more closely with SMEs if the UK is to save a bigger slice of the 8.5billion wasted a year in energy, says ...

CBI calls for UK to take revolutionary road to low-carbon economy

06 April 2009

CBI CALLS FOR UK TO TAKE REVOLUTIONARY ROAD TO LOW-CARBON ECONOMY Roadmaps set out low-carbon strategy for transport, power, industry and buildings The CBI is today (Monday) calling for smart dashboards that indicate when to change gear to be fitted as standard in all new cars in order to...

CBI response to government support for low-carbon vehicles

16 April 2009

Commenting on the Governments announcement that it will provide incentives to consumers to buy electric and plug-in hybrid cars, Richard Lambert, CBI Director-General said: With government support, the automotive industry is building a strategic approach to the development of ultra-low carbon ...

CBI welcomes move towards clean coal

23 April 2009

The CBI today commented on the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Milibands statement on the conditions under which new coal power stations would be approved. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: Clean coal can now be a real option when it comes to securi...

Business implications of the Carbon Reduction Commitment

30 April 2009

CBIs head of climate change Rhian Kelly spoke at the Environmental Industries Commissions conference on The Business Implications of the Carbon Reduction Commitment on 30 April. The event was held in association with the Department for Energy and Climate Change and the Environment Agency. ...

CBI comment on nuclear sites auction

01 May 2009

The CBI today commented on the successful conclusion of the nuclear sites auction. Dr Neil Bentley, Director of Business Environment, said: The successful outcome of the nuclear sites auction shows that Britains nuclear revival is on track but also emphasises the need to keep the momentum goin...

âIt has never been more important for companies and consumers to concentrate on the efficient use of energyâ â Andrew Duff

23 April 2009

In an interview with the CBI, Andrew Duff, chief executive of leading energy company RWE npower , says what need now more than anythingare incentivesfor companies and individuals to invest in energy efficiency. Mr Duff says that Government must be consistent in its objectives and targets,...

âPrivate investment is going to be the lifeblood of powering a low-carbon economyâ â Neil Bentley

07 May 2009

Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment spoke at a leading energy and private equity conference, The PEI Global Energy Forum 2009 on 7 May. Neil spoke about the scale of the investment challenge in building new nuclear,renewables, clean coal and support for electric vehicles. H...

CBI launches common approach to greenhouse gas emissions reporting

11 May 2009

The CBI is today publishing a report on greenhouse gas emissions reporting, laying out a simple and common method for businesses to report their emissions publicly. With emissions reporting likely to be made mandatory for UK companies in 2012, the CBI wants the Government to adopt this approac...

CBI response to government consultation on smart metering

11 May 2009

The CBI today commented on the governments proposals for smart meters to be fitted in homes and businesses across the UK. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: Enabling businesses and consumers to know exactly how much energy they are using with smart meters will encou...

CBI welcomes go ahead for London array

12 May 2009

The CBI today commented on the announcement that work will get underway on the London Array wind farm later this year. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment said: This landmark decision shows that business is up for the challenge of delivering cleaner energy. However, planning ...

CBI welcomes fall in carbon emissions in European Union

15 May 2009

The CBI today commented on data published by the European Commission, showing a three per cent fall in carbon emissions in 2008 from firms in the industrial and power sectors, covered by the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: This dat...

Is the UK business community ready for the challenge and what still needs to be done?

19 May 2009

Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment spoke at Sustainabilitylive! 2009 on May 19th. Neil said thatif low-carbon technology is indeed to lead us to recovery, we need the right policy framework that makes the UK the place to do low-carbon business, ensures market certainty, and...

Charles Hendry to attend CBI Climate Change Forum on June 9

22 May 2009

Charles Hendry MP, shadow minister for energy will join Richard Lambert, director-general of the CBI and other expert speakers at the second climate change forum to examine the challenges and opportunities for UK businesses of moving to a low-carbon economy. Is a low-carbon economy in sight...

Adapting to climate change

19 May 2009

The CBI met to discuss climate change adaptation with key sector members on May 19th, in the second of the series of climate change themed sectoral exchange breakfasts. Chairing the meeting, climate change senior policy advisor, Stuart Brady, gave members a comprehensive account of CBI and gov...

CBI and PricewaterhouseCoopers publish template for greenhouse gas emissions reporting

02 June 2009

The CBI and financial consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have released a practical guide for companies on reporting greenhouse gas emissions based on a fictitious company, 'Typico plc'. The CBI recently published its proposals for a common business approach to greenhouse gas emissio...

CBI calls for right mix of 'carrot and stick' to deliver low carbon economy

05 June 2009

Richard Lambert, Director-General of the CBIs speech to the Politics of Climate Change Conference at the London School of Economics today. Mr Lambert argues that in order to make the move to a low-carbon economy the right mix of incentives and regulation is needed, with government, business an...

CBI talks low-carbon transport

08 June 2009

Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environments speech to the LowCVP annual conference 2009, the Changing Climate for Vehicles Fuels. Neil said there were three key roles for the road transport industry in delivering a low-carbon economy: First, meeting the twin challenges of driving e...

CBI sets out how a global climate change agreement can support low-carbon technologies globally

11 June 2009

From January to May 2009 CBI convened a group of member companies to examine how the new global climate change agreement, to be agreed at Copenhagen in December 2009, can best support business in researching, developing and deploying low-carbon technology. While national and regional action is...

CBI comment on move towards clean coal

17 June 2009

The CBI today commented on the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Milibands consultation on conditions for new UK coal power stations, A framework for the development of clean coal. Dr Neil Bentley, Director of Business Environment, said: Todays announcements are a helpful ...

The CBI is calling on businesses to prepare for the potential impact of climate change on operations

18 June 2009

Future proof: Preparing your business for a changing climate, is an eight step guide to help firms minimise the risk to their day-to-day operations. The leaflet highlights how extremes of weather, such as a rise in temperature, increased flooding and water shortages, could affect buildings, su...

UK lagging in progress to low-carbon economy

01 July 2009

With the clock ticking to 2020 carbon reduction targets, theres not time to lose. The CBI's climate change tracker is a tool developed by the CBI to track progress against the priorities set out in the CBI's 2007 climate change report, Climate change: everyone's business . The tracker benchm...

CBI climate change member newsletter - June 2009

22 June 2009

Read the latest CBI climate change newsletter providing an update to members on the recent work of the CBI climate change team. This month Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment, looks at the importance of clear policy planning to ensure business confidence, as private invest...

CBI calls for a coherent climate change policy strategy

24 June 2009

Rhian Kelly, CBI Head of Climate Changes speech to the Future of UK and EU Climate Change Policy conference held by the Environmental Industries Commission. Ms Kelly argued that in order to make the move to a low-carbon economy a roadmap forward is needed setting out targets and actions. Ms Ke...

CBI to support Energy Saving Trust 2009 Fleet Hero Awards

07 July 2009

Transport currently accounts for a quarter of the UKs carbon emissions. In order to meet the UKs ambitious target of an overall 80% cut in emissions by 2050, extensive decarbonisation of the transport sector will be essential. This will present a massive challenge. It will require new partnershi...

CBI launches low-carbon industrial strategy

08 July 2009

Ahead of the Governments anticipated Low-Carbon Industrial Strategy, the CBI has produced its own strategy setting out how the UK can benefit economically from meeting the twin challenges of securing energy supply and meeting climate change targets. The CBI believes that the Governments strate...

CBI unveils blueprint for secure and sustainable energy future

13 July 2009

Existing policy risks undermining energy security and move to low-carbon economy The CBI is calling for a significant shift in the direction of UK energy policy, warning the current approach is making energy security harder to achieve and jeopardising our ability to meet climate change targets...

CBI response to governmentâs low-carbon plans

15 July 2009

The CBI today commented on the governments plans for moving the UK to a low-carbon economy. Following the publication of the UK Low Carbon Transition Plan and associated measures, Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: Business has been urging the Government for some t...

CBI looks at the role of technology transfer in tackling climate change

17 July 2009

Rhian Kelly, CBI Head of Climate Changes speech to the International Parliamentary Conference on Climate Change: countdown to Copenhagen. Rhian discussed the obstacles to technology development and transfer, the role of government insupporting innovation, and the lessons that can be learned fr...

CBI welcomes plans to make North East low-carbon vehicle hub

20 July 2009

The CBI today commented on the North East being named as the UKs first specialist region for low-carbon vehicles. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: This is great news for the North East, the regions carmakers and the many firms involved in the supply chain. ...

CBI looks at the London 2012 Olympics

15 July 2009

Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environments speech to the CBI Forum for the 2012 Games - The reality of a low carbon economy. Neil looked at how the London 2012 Olympics could be a microcosm for low-carbon development, demonstrating the art of the possible. Neil argued that if we ca...

CBI response to governmentâs energy security report

05 August 2009

The CBI today commented on the governments report Energy Security a national challenge in a changing world by Malcolm Wicks, the Prime Ministers Special Representative on International Energy. Dr Neil Bentley, the CBIs Director of Business Environment, said: This reports analysis of...

Low-carbon innovation must be better supported by government â CBI

08 September 2009

The government must maintain and improve the research and development (RD) tax credit scheme, which encourages investment, to help Britain lead the way in low-carbon innovation, the CBI said today. The call is just one of ten recommendations for government made by Britains leading business gro...

UK firmsâ green ideas should be protected - CBI

08 September 2009

Intellectual property regime should be maintained at Copenhagen talks The CBI today called on the government to ensure UK firms that develop innovative low-carbon products will continue to have their intellectual property (IP) protected under international law. The UK's leading business group ...

CBI response to Committee on Climate Change report

12 October 2009

The CBI today commented on the Committee on Climate Changes report, Meeting Carbon Budgets The need for a step change. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: In April the CBI published a series of roadmaps, which set out the steps needed to get the UK on track to meet ou...

At least six new nuclear plants needed for move to low-carbon economy â CBI

21 October 2009

The CBI is warning that unless at least six new nuclear plants are built by 2030 the UK risks missing its climate change targets and undermining energy security. According to the CBI, 16GW of new nuclear will need to be built to shift the UKs energy system to a low-carbon model. That equates to ...

CBI comment on IPCâs first energy projects under consideration

22 October 2009

The CBI today commented on the Infrastructure Planning Commissions announcement that it is considering applications for major new energy projects, including five wind farms and two nuclear power stations. Earlier this week, the CBI report, Forging a Nuclear Renaissance: Making new nuclear buil...

CBI comments on governmentâs Carbon Reduction Commitment

07 October 2009

The CBI today commented on the launch of the Governments Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), which will cover all firms with an energy bill of more than 1m a year from April 2010. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: Businesses support the principles behind the Carbon Re...

CBI response to Ofgem report on Britainâs energy supplies

09 October 2009

The CBI today commented on Project Discovery, Ofgems review of Britains energy supplies. In July 2009 the CBI published its blueprint for a secure and sustainable energy future, based on analysis by McKinsey Company, called 'Decision Time: Driving the UK towards a sustainable energy future.' J...

CBI welcomes National Planning Statements on energy

09 November 2009

The CBI today commented on the publication of the Governments various energy National Planning Statements. John Cridland, CBI Deputy-Director General, said: The UK needs the right mix of energy sources to bolster security and cut emissions. These planning statements will help reassure companie...

Everyoneâs business: time to focus on consumers and climate change

08 December 2009

As consumers, we all have the potential to help tackle climate change. Our everyday actions how we get around, how we run our homes and what we buy influence over 60% of the UKs greenhouse gas emissions. But until now the climate change debate in the UK has seemed abstract to many people, focuse...

Richard Lambert sets out businessâ essential requirements for a deal at Copenhagen

02 December 2009

The Copenhagen talks may not in themselves now deliver a complete new deal to succeed the Kyoto Protocol. However, it is essential for business that they deliver an effective political agreement, providing long-term certainty about emission reduction targets, a clear signal on the developmen...

CBI publishes a âCopenhagen Scorecardâ with European partners

02 December 2009

Along with our sister federations in Business Europe, the CBI has produced a Copenhagen Scorecard , setting out the criteria by which European business will evaluate the effectiveness of a new international agreement on climate change. The scorecard defines the key elements that any new deal ...

CBI calls for global carbon market ahead of Copenhagen talks

07 December 2009

The CBI says emissions trading schemes should be adopted by other countriesto help cut global carbon emissions and tackle climate change. As the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen meets today (Monday 7th December), the UKs leading business group argues a scheme, which caps ...

CBI reaction to outcome of the Copenhagen climate summit

19 December 2009

Reacting to the outcome of the Copenhagen climate summit, Richard Lambert, CBI Director-General, said: The Copenhagen Accord is a missed opportunity, and a disappointing conclusion to two years of negotiations. The heads of state have come up with an agreement that skates over difficult points...

Big push on energy efficiency needed after Copenhagen disappointment - CBI

23 December 2009

Climate change tracker reveals UK lagging on progress towards a low-carbon economy The Government should redouble its efforts to increase energy efficiency in the home and the workplace, the CBI said today (Wednesday). The failure of world leaders to agree binding global emissions cuts at the C...

CBI comment on Environmental Audit Committee report on carbon budgets

11 January 2010

The CBI today (Monday) commented on the Environmental Audit Committees report on carbon budgets, which proposes a 42% cut in carbon emissions by 2020. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: Businesses are excited by the opportunities the shift to a low-carbon economy c...

CBI comments on new powers for environmental regulators

04 February 2010

The CBI today commented on the announcement that the Environment Agency and Natural England are to be given new civil powers that will give them greater flexibility to enforce environmental law. Rhian Kelly, the CBIs Head of Climate Change, said: These changes should make the way environmenta...

CBI joins the 10:10 plan

08 February 2010

The CBI is proud to have signed up to the 10:10 plan and encourage our members to do the same. The CBIis working hard to lobby the government on the issues affecting climate change and believe initiatives such as 10:10 will play a role in helping UK business reach the legislative targets which...

CBI reaction to Environmental Audit Committee report on carbon markets

08 February 2010

The CBI today (Monday) commented on the Environmental Audit Committees third report on the EU carbon emissions trading scheme . John Cridland, CBI Deputy Director-General, said: The EU ETS remains the best way to reduce carbon emissions cost-effectively, and is currently helping to achieve Kyo...

New motorists should be tested on energy-efficient driving

01 March 2010

Smarter driving could save consumers around 250 a year - CBI Energy-efficient driving should become a mandatory part of the driving test in order to cut transport emissions and save motorists money, according to the CBI. Launching a new report, Tackling Climate Change closer to home, and an...

CBI comments on plans for new off-shore wind farms

08 January 2010

The CBI today commented on the Crown Estates announcement of the successful bidders to develop nine new off-shore wind farms in the UK. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: This is as exciting step forward for the UK energys industry comparable with the exploration of t...

CBI comment on Ofgem report on UK energy security

03 February 2010

The CBI today commented on Project Discovery, Ofgems report into the UKs energy security. John Cridland, CBI Deputy Director-General, said: This report serves as a stark warning that existing policy will not deliver the balanced energy mix needed to provide security for the UK, help cut carbon...

CBI welcomes governmentâs low-carbon construction review

17 March 2010

The CBI today commented on the interim findings of the Governments Low-Carbon Construction Innovation Team, which was chaired by the Chief Construction Adviser, Paul Morrell. John McDonough, Chairman of the CBIs Construction Council, said: This review rightly recognises the critical role...

CBI comments on the governmentâs nuclear and clean coal announcements

17 March 2010

The CBI today commented on the announcement of support for Sheffield Forgemasters to boost the nuclear supply chain, and the Governments strategy to encourage the growth of the carbon capture and storage (CCS) sector. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: Nuclear ...

CBI comments on Conservative Partyâs energy green paper

19 March 2010

The CBI today commented on the Conservative Partys energy Green Paper Rebuilding Security. Dr Neil Bentley, the CBIs Director of Business Environment, said: What the UK needs is a diverse mix of energy sources to bolster security, keep prices affordable and meet emissions targets. Huge amou...

CBI reaction to the Budget 2010

24 March 2010

Reacting to the Chancellors Budget speech, Richard Lambert, CBI Director-General, said: "With the election just weeks away, this was a clever, political budget. However, anxiety remains on how the deficit is going to be paid down, and the growth forecasts for 2011 and beyond are still on the o...

CBI comments on Governmentâs green homes strategy

02 March 2010

The CBI today commented on the Governments Warm Homes, Greener Homes strategy, which aims to cut emissions from UK homes by 29% by 2020. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: This strategy rightly focuses on ways to improve household energy efficiency. Getting this right w...

CBI and German business federation set out ideas to kick-start international climate negotiations

27 April 2010

Following a meeting of the federations directors-general in February, the CBI has released a joint statement of principles on international climate action with the Federation of German Industries (BDI). This paper sets out UK and German business common priorities for inter...

CBI comments on EU analysis of moving to 30% emissions target

26 May 2010

The CBI today commented on the European Commissions new report Analysis of options to move beyond 20% greenhouse gas emission reductions. The document explores the possibility of raising the current 20% emissions reduction target to 30% by 2020. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director for Business En...

CBI comments on the committee on climate change's progress report

30 June 2010

The CBI today commented on the 2nd Progress Report of the Committee on Climate Change. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: "This report is a timely, but uncomfortable, reminder that we are simply not making fast enough progress in tackling carbon emissions. Time is runn...

CBI comments on proposals for green investment bank

30 June 2010

The CBI today commented on the proposals by the Green Investment Bank Commission chaired by Bob Wigley. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: "The Commission has hit the nail on the head in identifying the scale of the investment challenges in new low-carbon technolog...

CBI comments on government's annual energy statement

27 July 2010

The CBI today commented on the Government's first annual energy statement and '2050 Pathways.' Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: "The Government rightly recognises the scale of the long-term challenge that delivering a secure, low-carbon energy system will entail. "...

Climate Summit hosts head to head debate

02 September 2010

The CBI's Climate Change Summit on 17 November will be host to a debate between Lord Lawson , former Chancellor of the Exchequer and climate sceptic, and Sir David King former government chief scientist with a long history working on the issue of climate change. The Guardian has called...

CBI Climate Change Summit 2010

17 November 2010

Tackling climate change in the new economy: is your business ready? Wednesday 17 November, The IET, Savoy Place, London BOOK NOW The UKs transition to a low-carbon economy will require the Government, businesses and consumers to work together to reduce emissions. Decisive action m...

CBI Energy Conference 2010

15 September 2010

No time to lose: deciding Britain's energy future Wednesday 15 September, The Royal Society Programme: 08:00 Registration 09:00 Welcome introduction Robin Pagnamenta, energy environment editor, The Times 09:10 Keynote address Charles Hendry MP, minister of state for Energy 09:30 ...

Building a low-carbon economy: 2010 and beyond

14 September 2010

CBILow-Carbon BusinessBreakfastSeries 2010 The Lincoln Centre 18 Lincoln's Inn Fields London, WC2A 3ED, United Kingdom BOOK ONLINE The arrival of a new Coalition Government provides a unique opportunity to reinvigorate the UKs approach to climate change. We can ...

Climate change: everyone's business

22 April 2007

Written by chief executives across the business community, the CBI's report Climate change: everyones business argued that a much greater sense of urgency is required if the UK is to meet its targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the issue at hand needs an immediate and direct repose...

Low-carbon innovation: developing technology for the future

03 November 2008

Developing and deploying low-carbon technologies is key to meeting the UK's long-term targets on climate change. It will take a co-ordinated effort from government and business to ensure the UK is ready to exploit the potential of a low-carbon economy. The UK needs to act now if it is to be a...

One vision: consistency in corporate carbon reporting

03 October 2008

The CBI believes the climate change bill should establish a sensible pathway for mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. Whilst a substantial number of UK companies currently report their greenhouse gas emissions, there is a lack of comparability and consistency in what they rep...

Renewable energy: generating business

01 September 2008

Emissions trading: turning ambition into reality

01 June 2008

The impact of climate change on the global economy is one of the biggest long-term risks to UK prosperity. British business is therefore committed to playing its part in delivering the targets for the reduction in carbon emissions which the UK and EU have set. The EU emissions trading scheme (...

Climate change tracker

02 December 2008

Climate change remains one of the most critical issues affecting the UK, but in tough economic times it is at clear risk of slipping down the political agenda. Urgent action to cut emissions must be delivered if we are to hit government emissions reduction targets, ensure a future independent supp...

Opportunity knocks: business expectations for a climate change agreement in 2009

10 December 2008

The conclusion of a comprehensive global climate change agreement to replace the Kyoto protocol which expires in 2012 is essential. If well designed, it will ensure the long-term competitiveness of British business and unlock the potential of a low-carbon future. A robust agreement will create...

Climate change: everyone's business - summary

21 April 2007

Climate change: everyone's business - Spanish translation

18 April 2007

Climate change: everyone's business - Mandarin translation

17 April 2007

Climate change: everyone's business - Japanese translation

16 April 2007

Climate change: everyone's business - Portuguese translation

15 April 2007

Climate change: everyone's business - appendix one: UK cost curve (McKinsey)

20 April 2007

Climate change: everyone's business - appendix two: adaptation report (Met Office)

19 April 2007

Met Office report

Be prepared: complying with the carbon reduction commitment

19 February 2009

As part of its strategy to tackle climate change, the Government has established the carbon reduction commitment (CRC), due to come into force in 2010. This is a set of new regulations encouraging businesses to be more energy efficient and reduce their carbon emissions. The CBI has produced...

Less is more: building an energy efficient UK

31 March 2009

The UKs waste of energy is costing business dear. Money spent on lighting empty offices, powering unused computers or heat lost to draughts is a hole in the balance sheet of UK plc. And, by increasing the UKs CO2 output, that wasted energy pushes up the cost of tackling the threat of climate chang...

Going the distance: the low-carbon economy roadmap

06 April 2009

The CBIs low-carbon roadmap highlights steps to be taken between now and 2020, in power , transport , buildings and industry , to reduce carbon emissions and open up business opportunities from roof insulation to nuclear power, from smart meters to electric cars. The...

Going the distance: the low-carbon power roadmap

06 April 2009

Nearly 40% of UK carbon emissions come from electricity generation, mostly from our coal- and gas-fired power stations. To help achieve the governments target the CBI believes it is possible to reduce carbonm emissions from power generation by 39MtCOâ by 2020, although it will be very challe...

Going the distance: the low-carbon transport roadmap

06 April 2009

Going the distance: the low-carbon buildings roadmap

06 April 2009

Forty percent of the UKs carbon emissions come from energy consumed in buildings.1 To meet the UKs 2020 COâ target, the CBI believes carbon savings of 43MtCOâ should come from buildings, equivalent to a 20%reduction from 2006 levels. Nearly two thirds of these savings can come from energ...

Going the distance: the low-carbon industry roadmap

06 April 2009

Twenty-eight percent of UK carbon emissions come from energy consumed in the industrial sector. The emissions are mostly a mix of process emissions from sectors such as cement and steel, and those emissions derived from the electricity used to power machinery. The CBI believes it is real...

CBI written evidence to House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into âthe role of carbon markets in preventing dangerous climate changeâ

16 June 2009

The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee recently launched an inquiry intothe success of the European Emissions Trading System. In both written and oral evidence the CBI has argued that such 'cap and trade' schemes are an effective policy tool to cut carbon and that confidence in em...

A technology revolution: unlocking the potential of low carbon technology through the new global climate change agreement

03 June 2009

'All together now: a common business approach for greenhouse gas emissions reporting'

11 May 2009

Greenhouse gas emissions reporting will be an important tool in making the shift to a low-carbon economy. With businesses also facing growing regulatory pressure to reduce their emissions footprint, measurement and reporting are increasingly becoming major business issues. 'All together now:...

CBI climate change board auditing project

06 May 2009

In 2007, the CBI Climate Change Board committed in its report Climate Change: Everyones business to audit and cut emissions from its buildings and vehicles fleets. The Board aimed to better the governments emissions reductions targets as set out in ' Sustainable Operations on the Govern...

CBI launches low-carbon industrial strategy

08 July 2009

Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) â CBI consultation response

17 June 2009

British business is committed to playing its part in delivering the UKs carbon reduction targets. CBI believes that energy efficient practices must become mainstream in business operations in order to build a low-carbon economy, and therefore we support the overall aims and ambition of the...

CBI Climate change tracker: monitoring progress towards a low-carbon economy

01 July 2009

Our changing climate is a threat to the way we live and work. Building a low-carbon economy requires government, businesses and consumers to work together, but we are not doing enough quickly enough.

Future proof: Preparing your business for a changing climate

18 June 2009

This leaflet raising awareness of the risks posed by a changing climate, went out to 22,000 business readers in Junes edition of the CBI magazine, Business Voice. The leaflet explains the impact on business of predicted changes to our climate. This includes the impact that changes such as high...

CBI unveils blueprint for secure and sustainable energy future

13 July 2009

Getting involved: a guide to switching your employees on to sustainability

12 August 2009

Getting your employees engaged in the climate change debate is key to helping your company grow sustainably. The CBI has produced a guide for companies looking to set-up employee engagement programmes focused on sustainability. Theres no single or right way to do this, but the practical tip...

CBI response to Defra greenhouse gas emissions reporting guidance

21 August 2009

The CBI views mandatory emissions reporting as an important step in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Measuring greenhouse gas emissions is the first step any business should take to managing them. The CBI believes there is much to welcome in the draft Defra guidance. ...

CBI guide to complying with the Carbon Reduction Commitment

29 October 2009

Read the CBI's guide for preparing for the CRC, which outlines the requirements of the scheme and when businesses should start taking action.

Pulling ahead: innovating for low-carbon leadership

08 September 2009

Pulling ahead: innovating for low-carbon leadership looks at how the UK can effectively support the research and design of low-carbon technology by developing the right commercial environment, the right protection for intellectual property, improved access to finance and a better skills base. ...

Developing a low-carbon economy in China

10 September 2009

'Developing a low-carbon economy in China' sets out how British businesses are working in China to help build a low carbon future through the deployment of new technologies, the development of new, energy efficient business practices and the promotion of green consumer choices. The brief hig...

Developing a low-carbon economy in China - Chinese translation

10 September 2009

Forging a nuclear renaissance: Making new nuclear a reality

21 October 2009

Reaching the UKs carbon reductions target will require a strong contribution from all electricity generation technologies. If new nuclear plants are delayed or not enabled to play a key role in reducing power sector emissions, our energy future risks being less secure and more expensive. At le...

Public services that don't cost the earth

14 December 2009

The UK has some of the toughest commitments to reducing greenhouse gases of any country. The government can use its role in commissioning public services to lead the way by working with its private sector partners to design more sustainable public services. But this will need more innovative appro...

CBI third climate change tracker: monitoring progress towards a low-carbon economy

23 December 2009

Against the backdrop of Copenhagen, with unprecedented interest in the need to tackle climate change, the CBIs third tracker shows that the UKs plans are still not up to scratch. Only four out of our 24 indicators are on track, with plans to help the UK save energy still lagging behind.

Everyoneâs business: time to focus on consumers and climate change

08 December 2009

CBI response to the governmentâs consultation on Display Energy Certificates (DEC's)

04 June 2010

CBI responds positively to the Government's consultation on rolling out Display Energy Certificates to the private sector and offers to work with Government to develop more detailed proposals.

âGwyrddio 'r ddraig: Blueprint for a green economyâ

14 April 2010

Gwyrddio 'r ddraig: Blueprint for a green economy looks at how the Welsh Assembly Government can more effectively support the low-carbon goods and services market in Wales by creating a transparent and long-term framework for growth right across government. Such a framework would create the market...

CBI climate change board audit project 2010

14 April 2010

In 2008, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Climate Change Board (CCB) was established to deliver the commitments set out in the 2007 CBI ClimateChange taskforce report Climate Change: Everyones business. TheBoard expressed an ambition to exceed the following targets set by the Govern...

CBI calls for global carbon market ahead of Copenhagen talks

20 December 2009

The CBI says emissions trading schemes should be adopted by other countries to help cut global carbon emissions and tackle climate change. As the United Nations' Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen meets today (Monday 7th December), the UK's leading business group argues a scheme, which ca...

Tackling climate change closer to home

01 March 2010

As we enter a new decade, it is natural to look to the future and ask what it might hold. The year 2020 is the first major milestone in the UKs targets for its transition to a low-carbon economy. This brief looks at that transition from a consumer perspective.

Towards a smarter future: Managing energy in the home and workplace

09 October 2009

Installing smart meters in every home and business could revolutionise the UKs use of energy. By measuring how much electricity and gas we use, much more accurately and visibly than todays meters, smart meters could encourage consumers to save energy.

No time to lose for the UKâs energy future

16 August 2010

The CBI published a new report, No time to lose: deciding Britain's energy future , which reiterates the need for a balanced electricity mix if the UK is going to achieve a secure low carbon energy system at an affordable cost. Despite the recent Annual Energy Statement from the Energy and Clima...

Climate Change Policy Tracker July 2010 - Accelerate now to boost confidence

08 July 2010

The CBI's fourth tracker shows that we still don't yet have the right mix of low-carbon policies to significantly drive down greenhousegas emissions. Rapid progress in planning reform and key decisions on electricity market reform will help secure much needed private sector investment to meet ta...

Rolls-Royce: investing in low-carbon aviation

01 June 2010

Rolls-Royce is developing next generation engines with the potential to reduce carbon emissions by over 25% compared to equivalent conventional turbofan engines available today. Rolls-Royce invests around 800m a year in research and development, a significant proportion of it aimed at improvin...

Barclays: helping London lead in carbon finance

25 January 2010

London is the global centre of carbon trading, being the location of over 75% of all carbon market trading desks and housing 80% of all carbon market brokering firms. The strength of its financial sector and venture capital activity has made London home to over 75-AIM listed clean technology compan...

From potato to packet - measuring and reducing the carbon content of a Walkers crisp

26 January 2010

Who are they? The Pepsi brand is known across the world. In the UK, PepsiCo employs 5,500 people across 13 locations, including the largest crisp manufacturing plant in the world in Leicester, the Quaker Oats factory at Cupar in Scotland and the Copella apple juice plant in Boxford, Suffo...

UK innovation - Ford Britain - developing low-carbon engines

26 November 2009

Ford has established world-leading expertise in the development and manufacture of fuel efficient petrol and diesel engines through the Dunton Technical Centre and plants in Bridgend and Dagenham. Across the sector, by combining these solid research strengths with high-level manufacturing proc...

Getting smart with electricity

20 July 2009

AlertMe -home energy-saving and monitoring systems - a smarter way to live Watch the interview on CBI Climate Change TV withAlertMe CEO, Pilgrim Beart Who are they? AlertMe is an award-winning provider of home energy-saving and monitoring systems based in Cambridge founded in 2...

Soaking up emissions

11 June 2009

Boots -Botanics shampoo - soaking up emissions Who are they? Boots UK Limited is the UKs leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer. As a company, they have a long history in carbon reduction, including the ongoing use of energy provided by their own combined heat and power energy ...

Getting your groceries the green way

16 June 2009

Tesco -electric van delivery service - getting your groceries the green way Who are they? Tesco plc is a British-based international grocery and general merchandising retail chain. It is the largest British retailer by both global sales and domestic market share with profits exceeding 3 bil...

Sustainability hits the bottle

01 June 2009

Adnams - East Green Beer A green tipple without the carbon hangover Who are they? Adnams has been brewing at its Southwold base on the Suffolk coast for over 100 years. The company has an estate of 75 pubs, two bespoke hotels and a chain of high quality wine and kitchenware stores. The...

Gavin Patterson

20 February 2009

Gavin Patterson was appointed chief executive of BT Retail on June 1, 2008. He joined BT in 2004 as managing director of BT retail's consumer division. In this role he has been responsible for all services to BT's 15 million residential customers. Under his leadership BT has become the UK's number...

Joe Greenwell

19 February 2009

Joe Greenwell was appointed the position ofchairman, Ford of Britain, effective January 2009. Immediately prior to hisposition, Mr Greenwell was vice president of governmental affairs, Ford of Europe, and before that chairman and CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover. Previously, he had been vice presi...

Ben Verwaayen

28 October 2008

Ben Verwaayen graduated from Utrecht University with a degree in law and international relations in 1975. On graduation, he decided to immediately undertake his national service with the Royal Netherlands Army, where he founded the Algemene Vereniging Nederlandse Militairen (General Associatio...

Marcus Agius

17 November 2008

Marcus Agius is the chairman of Barclays. He has also been appointed the senior non-executive director on the BBC's new executive board. He was educated at St George's College, Weybridge, and gained an MA at Trinity Hall, Cambridge in mechanical sciences and economics. In addition, he has an M...

Iain Conn

17 November 2008

Iain Conn is executive director of the BP Group with regional responsibility for Europe, including the UK, together with Russia, the Middle East, the Caspian and Africa. He was previously chief executive of BPs petrochemicals segment, the third largest petrochemicals business in the world, wit...

Tom Crotty

17 November 2008

Tom has a degree in agriculture from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and joined ICI's agricultural division in 1979 as a technical salesman. He held further sales and marketing posts within ICI's fertiliser business before joining the company's plastics business in 1988 as marketing ...

Andrew Duff

17 November 2008

Andrew Duff was appointed group chief executive officer RWE npower on 1 September 2003 and has many years experience in the international energy industry. A mechanical engineering graduate by background, he has spent much of his career in the oil sector. He was international trading manage...

Kim Jones

17 November 2008

Kim Jones is responsible for leading the Sun UK Ireland region. In this role she is focused on growing the business by working closely with customers and partners to deliver innovative, sustainable technologies that meet the ever changing demands of UK and global business. Prior to accepting ...

Richard Lambert

17 November 2008

Richard Lambert studied history at Balliol College and joined the Financial Times in 1966. He edited the Lex column in the 1970s, becoming financial editor in 1979. In 1982 he moved to New York as the bureau chief, returning to the UK a year later as deputy editor. He became editor of the Financia...

David North

17 November 2008

David North is community and government director at Tesco, the largest British supermarket chain. Watch David North on climate change TV

John Ainley

17 November 2008

John Ainley was appointed group HR director in April 2006. He is a member of the group executive committee. Before joining the Aviva group in 1999, John held several senior HR positions in international organisations across diverse industries, including retailing, healthcare, IT and engineerin...

Peter Redfern

17 November 2008

Appointed a director and group chief executive in July 2007. Peteris a member of the nomination and corporate responsibility committees. Previously chief executive of George Wimpey Plc, he was appointed group chief executive of the company following the merger. Peter was previously finance dir...

Sir John Rose

17 November 2008

Sir John Rose is the chief executive of Rolls-Royce plc. He joined the company in 1984 and held a number of leadership roles. He served as director of corporate development from 1989 to 1994, and in February 1993 assumed the role of president and chief executive. In 1995 he became managing dir...

Steve Sharratt

17 November 2008

Steve Sharratt is chief executive of Bio Group, the UK's largest business of its kind, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by the generation of sustainable energy and creation of soils from household and commercial organic waste. Steveis a member of the advisory group to the climate change busin...

James Smith

17 November 2008

James Smith is chairman of Shell UK. He has been with Shell since 1983 and has worked in all the group's major businesses. Recently he was head of executive resourcing, which principally involved ensuring there is a highly talented and diverse group of leaders for the top 200 jobs in Shell. ...

Kirby Adams

17 November 2008

Kirby Adams is the Managing Director and CEO of Tata Steel Europe and is also on the Executive Committees and Boards of Tata Steel Europe Ltd and Tata Steel Ltd. As well as operational responsibility for Tata Steel Europe, Kirby Adams is also responsible for several corporate functions across ...

Willie Walsh

17 November 2008

Willie Walsh is CEO of British Airways and the former CEO of Aer Lingus. He acquired a master's degree in management and business administration from Trinity college, Dublin. In October 2001, he was appointed CEO of Aer Lingus from his then position of chief operating officer. Walsh took over ...

Andreas Goss

17 November 2008

Andreas Goss was appointed chief executive of Siemens plc and CEO of Siemens north west Europe cluster in June 2008. Andreas first joined Siemens in 1985 as a management trainee. Having held a number of management assignments within Siemens in the USA and Germany, he took over the position...

CBI comments on committee on climate change recommendation

07 October 2008

Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, today responded to the Committee on Climate Changes recommendation. The Committee, led by Lord Adair Turner, and which advises the government, today recommended an 80 per cent cut in Britain's carbon emissions by 2050, rather than the exis...

CBI welcomes European Parliament Committee vote on Emissions Trading Scheme

07 October 2008

The CBI commented on today's vote by the European Parliaments environment committee concerning the Emissions Trading Scheme. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: "The CBI strongly welcomes today's vote in the European Parliament's Environment Committee as it will ensure...

CBI comment on combined energy and climate change Government department

03 October 2008

Commenting on the Government announcement today to create a new department covering climate change and energy, Dr Neil Bentley, Director of Business Environment, CBI, said: "Both climate change and energy security are vital national interests that need the Government's fullest attention and ur...

CBI reaction to 80% carbon emissions target

16 October 2008

Right policies need to be in place to achieve this ambitious goal The CBI today responded to the government's decision aim for an 80% cut in carbon emissions by 2050. John Cridland, CBI Deputy Director-General, said: "This is an ambitious target, and one where business will play a crucial r...

CBI response to government funding for low emission road vehicles

15 January 2009

Commenting on todays government announcement of additional investment for the development of low carbon vehicles, Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: The extra 250 million of funding announced to develop low-carbon vehicles will spur the development of new technology i...

CBI response to Conservative's low carbon economy paper

16 January 2009

Commenting on the Conservative Party policy paper, The Low Carbon Economy, Neil Bentley, CBI Director Business Environment, said: The emphasis on improving energy efficiency and securing the UKs energy supply is right. We agree that much needs to be done to develop renewable energy sources, suc...

CBI welcomes EU summit deal on climate change

12 December 2008

Commenting on the climate change deal reached today (Friday) by EU leaders in Brussels, the CBIs Director-General, Richard Lambert, said: This is a good deal for business and the environment. It secures an EU-wide cap on greenhouse gas emissions and allocates more money to developing carbon redu...

British business commits to 'do what it takes' to tackle climate change - major new report

26 November 2007

British businesses are committed to do what it takes to tackle climate change but the UK effort will only succeed if it becomes an urgent, shared national priority for companies, consumers and the government, a groundbreaking new report said today (Monday). For the first time, senior representat...

CBI comments on committee on climate change

01 December 2008

John Cridland, CBI Deputy Director-General, today welcomed the first report of Lord Adair Turners Committee on Climate Change. The Committee today launched its report recommending the next steps for government to meet carbon reduction targets. Mr Cridland said: "This landmark assessment sends...

Don't give up on climate change during recession, urges CBI

02 December 2008

Business leaders and politicians debate climate change The Government needs to speed up the pace of action on climate change dramatically if it is to meet its target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050, says the CBI. The warning comes as European leaders are meeting in Polan...

CBI response to government heat and energy saving strategy

12 February 2009

CBI urges businesses to prepare for carbon reduction regulations now

12 March 2009

Following the launch of the Governments Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) consultation today, Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment said: "From next April all firms with an energy bill of more than a million pounds a year will be expected to comply with new legislation to reduc...

CBI comment on launch of low carbon industrial strategy

06 March 2009

CBI welcomes fall in carbon emissions in European Union

15 May 2009

CBI welcomes go ahead for London array

12 May 2009

The CBI today commented on the announcement that work will get underway on the London Array wind farm later this year. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment said: This landmark decision shows that business is up for the challenge of delivering cleaner energy. However, planning ...

CBI comment on move towards clean coal

17 June 2009

CBI welcomes move towards clean coal

23 April 2009

The CBI today commented on the secretary of state for energy and climate change Ed Milibands statement on the conditions under which new coal power stations would be approved. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment, said: Clean coal can now be a real option when it comes to securi...

CBI launches common approach to greenhouse gas emissions reporting

11 May 2009

CBI response to government consultation on smart metering

11 May 2009

The CBI today commented on the governments proposals for smart meters to be fitted in homes and businesses across the UK. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment, said: Enabling businesses and consumers to know exactly how much energy they are using with smart meters will encou...

CBI comment on nuclear sites auction

01 May 2009

The CBI today commented on the successful conclusion of the nuclear sites auction. Dr Neil Bentley, director of business environment, said: The successful outcome of the nuclear sites auction shows that Britains nuclear revival is on track but also emphasises the need to keep the momentum goin...

CBI response to government support for low-carbon vehicles

16 April 2009

Commenting on the governments announcement that it will provide incentives to consumers to buy electric and plug-in hybrid cars, Richard Lambert, CBI director-general said: With government support, the automotive industry is building a strategic approach to the development of ultra-low carbon ...

CBI calls for UK to take revolutionary road to low-carbon economy

06 April 2009

CBI welcomes plans to make North East low-carbon vehicle hub

20 July 2009

CBI response to governmentâs low-carbon plans

15 July 2009

CBI unveils blueprint for secure and sustainable energy future

13 July 2009

Low-carbon innovation must be better supported by government â CBI

08 September 2009

CBI response to governmentâs energy security report

05 August 2009

CBI response to plans to electrify railways

23 July 2009

The CBI today commented on the governments plans for the electrification of the rail route from London to Swansea. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director of Business Environment, said: With transport accounting for nearly a quarter of emissions in the UK, the electrification of the rail network is a...

UK firmsâ green ideas should be protected - CBI

08 September 2009

Planning delays hindering critical energy investment - CBI

01 July 2009

Climate Change Tracker shows UK lagging in progress to low-carbon economy The CBI is warning that uncertainty about the future direction of planning policy is discouraging major investments from being made that are critical to securing our energy supply and reducing carbon emissions. Launch...

CBI response to Ofgem report on Britainâs energy supplies

09 October 2009

CBI comments on governmentâs Carbon Reduction Commitment

07 October 2009

Big push on energy efficiency needed after Copenhagen disappointment - CBI

23 December 2009

CBI says new planning system must deliver timely decisions

15 August 2010

The CBI is warning that plans to hand back powers to ministers to approve major infrastructure projects could lead to further delays in building vital energy schemes. The UK's leading business group says the Government's decision to replace the independent Infrastructure Planning Commission (IP...

John Swinney, director of corporate strategy and services, eaga

10 December 2009

John Swinney is director of corporate strategy and services for eaga ( www.eaga.com ), a British firm which offers energy solutions for residential premises. CBI principal policy adviser Emma Wild talked to John about the company and its products. London, November 2009.

David North, community and government director, Tesco

08 December 2009

David North, community and government director, Tesco plc addresses the final CBI climate change forum of 2009.

Mike Barry, head of sustainable business, Marks and Spencer

08 December 2009

Mike Barry, head of sustainable business, Marks and Spencer addresses the final CBI climate change forum of 2009.

Panel discussion at the end of the CBI's climate change forum, December 2009.

08 December 2009

Panel discussion at the end of the CBI's climate change forum, December 2009, London. Taking part, Dr Neil Bentley (CBI business environment director), Dr Peter White (Global sustainability director, Procter Gamble), Mike Barry (Head of sustainable business, Marks and Spencer), Robert Phillips (U...

Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment

08 December 2009

Dr Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment addresses the final CBI climate change forum of 2009. London, December 2009.

Robert Phillips, UK CEO, Edelman

08 December 2009

Robert Phillips, UK CEO, Edelman, addresses the final CBI climate change forum of the year. London, December 20009.

Dr Peter White, global sustainability director, Procter & Gamble

08 December 2009

Dr Peter White, global sustainability director, Procter Gamble addresses the final CBI climate change forum of 2009.

Hugh Jones, solutions director, Carbon Trust

23 February 2010

Hugh Jones, solutions director, Carbon Trust at the first CBI low-carbon breakfast series talks about the Trust's gold standard and what it means for companies.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast 2: Delegates reaction

22 April 2010

Ashley Daffin (commercial director, Utilyx UK ltd) and Tony Rooke (head of environment and sustainability, Logica plc) after the second CBI low-carbon buisiness breakfast. Thursday 15 April 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast 2: Neil Bentley, CBI

22 April 2010

Neil Bentley, director, business environment, CBI, at the CBI's low-carbon business breakfast event. Thursday 15 April 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast 2: Andrew Smith, PepsiCo UK

22 April 2010

Andrew Smith, head of corporate responsibility, PepsiCo UK at the CBI low-carbon business breakfast event. Thursday 15 April 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast 2: Mike Simpson, Philips Lighting

22 April 2010

Mike Simpson, technical and design director, Philips Lighting at the CBI's low-carbon business breakfast event. Thursday 15 April 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast 2: Rex Vevers, Ceres Power

22 April 2010

Rex Vevers, finance director, Ceres Power at the CBI's low carbon business breakfast. Thursday 15 April 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast 3: Neil Bentley CBI, director, business environment

03 June 2010

Neil Bentley (director, business environment, CBI) addresses the third CBI low-carbon breakfast event on the topic "why engage employees on sustainability?" London, June 2010.

CBI low-carbon breakfast event 3: Lewis Campbell, Reed Global

03 June 2010

Lewis Campbell (head of research and development, Reed Global) addresses the third CBI low-carbon breakfast event, on the theme "is being green vital to attracting talented employees?". London, June 2010. When watching this video you might find it useful to read Lewis Campbells' presentation alo...

CBI low-carbon business breakfast 3: Paul Turner, Lloyds Banking Group

03 June 2010

Paul Turner, Lloyds Banking Group, addresses thethird CBI low-carbon business breakfast on the theme "motivating your employees to make a difference". London, June 2010. See Paul Turner's presentation here

CBI low-carbon business breakfast 3: Q&A (part 2)

03 June 2010

The second part of the QA session at the end of the third CBI low-carbon busienss breakfast event. London, June 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast series 3: John Ainley, Aviva plc

03 June 2010

John Ainley, group HR director, Aviva plc, addresses the third CBI low-carbon business breakfast event, on the theme "employee led sustainability".London, June 2010. When watching this video you might find it useful to read John Ainleys' presentation alongside. Click here to download the prese...

CBI low-carbon business breakfast series 3: Sarah Woodthorpe

03 June 2010

Sarah Woodthorpe, senior manager, climate change and sustainability, Ernst Young, talks about the third CBI low-carbon business breakfast event. London, June 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast series 3: Romuald Krasensky

03 June 2010

Rornauld Krasensky, project manager, energy and greenhouse gases reduction, Alstom Ltd, talks about the third CBI low-carbon business breakfast event. London, June 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast series 3: Robin Rumbles

03 June 2010

Robin Rumbles, director, customer experience compliance, SunGard Availability Services, talks about the third CBI low-carbon business breakfast event. London, June 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast 3: Q&A (part 1)

03 June 2010

Thefirst part of the QA session at the end of the third CBI low-carbon busienss breakfast event. London, June 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast: Neil Bentley, CBI director of business environment

23 February 2010

CBI director of business environment Neil Bentley addresses the first in a series of CBI climate change breakfasts - Can carbon management and reporting become 'business as usual'? London, February 2010.

CBI low-carbon busienss breakfast: Herman Kok, Rio Tinto, executive, energy and climate

23 February 2010

Herman Kok, Rio Tinto, executive, energy and climate addresses the CBI's climate change breakfast event "Can carbon management and reporting become 'business as usual'?" London, February 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast: Steve Helliwell, managing director, logistics, Amey

23 February 2010

Steve Helliwell, managing director, Logistics, Amey addresses the first in a series of CBI climate change breakfasts - Can carbon management and reporting become 'business as usual'? London, February 2010.

CBI low-carbon breakfast: Jean Waring-Thomas, energy manager, Boots UK

23 February 2010

Jean Waring-Thomas, energy manager, Boots UK addresses the first in a series of CBI climate change breakfasts - Can carbon management and reporting become 'business as usual'? London, February 2010.

CBI low-carbon business breakfast: panel discussion

23 February 2010

The panel discuss issues raised at the first in a series of CBI climate change breakfast event. Taking part are Neil Bentley, drector, business nvironment, CBI; Herman Kok, Executive, energy and cimate, Rio Tinto; Jean Waring-Thomas, energy manager, Boots UK; Steve Helliwell, managing director, log...

CBI low-carbon breakfast: Delegates reaction

23 February 2010

Delegates comment after the first CBI climate change breakfast series of 2010. Taking part - Frances Allan, Amec; Peter Smith, Interserve; Sonia Thimmiah, Accenture; David Jones, InterContinental Hotels Group.

What does Copenhagen mean for business?

03 February 2010

CBI head of business environment Dr Neil Bentley talks about the impact and implications ofthe 2009 Copenhagen climate change summit on business. London, January 2010.

Can a low-carbon economy become âbusiness as usualâ?

09 June 2009

What needs to change on climate change?

09 June 2009

How will a low-carbon economy be powered?

09 June 2009

Can the UK become a low-carbon market leader?

09 June 2009

Are politics and policy delaying the shift to a low-carbon economy?

09 June 2009

Implementing a low-carbon strategy

09 June 2009

Joe Greenwell , chairman, Ford of Britain Richard Lambert , director-general, CBI Andrew Duff , CEO, RWE npower Rt Hon Lord Smith of Finsbury , chairman, Environment Agency

Climate change: Everyone's business

26 November 2007

In our report, Climate Change: Everyone's Business , the CBI's members pledge to adapt their businesses for the new low carbon world to halve emissions by 2020. Eighteen chairmen and chief executives from every area of British business, led by BT chief executive Ben Verwaayen, spen...

Engaging employees and other lessons in sustainability

02 December 2008

The CBI climate change summit is a forum for industry and government to share their experiences in developing and implementing strategies for a successful low carbon economy.

Tracking the progress of business and government in meeting UK climate change targets

02 December 2008

The CBI climate change summit (2008) is a forum for industry and government to share their experiences in developing and implementing strategies for a successful low carbon economy. "We must not let the global economic crisis become an excuse for inaction on climate change." -Richard Lambert...

Look at climate change in a joined up way

02 December 2008

The CBI climate change summit (2008) is a forum for industry and government to share their experiences in developing and implementing strategies for a successful low carbon economy. "I don't think that you could complain that the government is not attmepting to look at [climate change] in a join...

Getting on with low carbon business

02 December 2008

The CBI climate change summit (2008) is a forum for industry and government to share their experiences in developing and implementing strategies for a successful low carbon economy. "It is massively to the CBI's credit that it has continued to show leadership on the issue of climate change." - E...

Building on the opportunities that climate change offers to UK business

02 December 2008

The CBI climate change summit (2008) is a forum for industry and government to share their experiences in developing and implementing strategies for a successful low carbon economy. Greg Clark MP, shadow secretary of state for energy and climate change

Rethinking the business plan to meet low carbon targets

02 December 2008

The CBI climate change summit (2008) is a forum for industry and government to share their experiences in developing and implementing strategies for a successful low carbon economy. David North, community and government director, Tesco

The US persepctive on tackling the challenge of climate change

02 December 2008

Evaluating the implications of carbon budgets on UK business

02 December 2008

The CBI climate change summit (2008) is a forum for industry and government to share their experiences in developing and implementing strategies for a successful low carbon economy. Lord Turner of Ecchinswell, chair of the Committee for Climate Change

Marcus Agius - interview

02 December 2008

The CBI climate change board comprises of 17 leaders from the business community who have made a commitment to tackling climate change. They represent key sectors of the UK economy, whose companies employ 2 million people globally and generate annual revenues of approximately 1000bn.

Roelant de Waard - interview

02 December 2008

Steve Sharratt - interview

02 December 2008

Andrew Duff - interview

02 December 2008

Tom Crotty - interview

02 December 2008

Ben Verwaayen - interview

02 December 2008

Incentivizing the consumer to live a low carbon way

05 June 2009

Terry Leahy, the CEO of Tesco speaks at Policy Networks ' Politics of Climate Change' conference at the LSE. Leahy argues a green way of life begins and ends with the consumer and they must be motivated not just through tax and regulation to change their lifestyle. He believes governments canno...

Transitioning to a low carbon lifestyle

05 June 2009

Richard Lambert, speaks at Policy Network's 'Politics of Climate Change' conference at the LSE. Lambert argues that climate change is, as Lord Stern said, 'one of the great market failures.' He believes there is a real change of mood in the business community on mitigating climate change risk an...

A step-change in energy efficiency is needed

31 March 2009

David Nussbaum, chief executive, WWF How can business increaseenergy efficiency? the first seminar in the CBI climate change forum series brings together key businesses and government speakers to assess the UKs performance on energy efficiency. Tuesday, 31 March 2009

Opportunities for UK business to drive change

31 March 2009

Panel chair James Smith, chairman, Shell UK Ltd, Royal Dutch Shell plc Panelists Dr Neil Bentley, director business environment, CBI Tom Delay, chief executive, Carbon Trust Mike Rolls, director, business development, sustainability and government affairs, Siemens UK Energy Sector How ca...

Designing low carbon products for the future

31 March 2009

Mike Rolls, director, business development, sustainability and government affairs, Siemens UK Energy Sector How can business increaseenergy efficiency? the first seminar in the CBI climate change forum series brings together key businesses and government speakers to assess the UKs performance...

Just good business sense

31 March 2009

Tom Delay, chief executive, Carbon Trust How can business increaseenergy efficiency? the first seminar in the CBI climate change forum series brings together key businesses and government speakers to assess the UKs performance on energy efficiency. Tuesday, 31 March 2009

How do we achieve an energy efficient future?

31 March 2009

Lord Hunt, minister for sustainable development and energy innovation, Defra How can business increaseenergy efficiency? the first seminar in the CBI climate change forum series brings together key businesses and government speakers to assess the UKs performance on energy efficiency. Tuesd...

Energy efficiency - unlocking oportunities in homes and businesses

31 March 2009

Dr Neil Bentley, director business environment, CBI How can business increaseenergy efficiency? the first seminar in the CBI climate change forum series brings together key businesses and government speakers to assess the UKs performance on energy efficiency. Tuesday, 31 March 2009

Transforming the UK into a low-carbon economic superpower

17 September 2009

Panel session: Reaping the rewards of low-carbon markets

17 September 2009

Designing innovative technologies for a low-carbon future

17 September 2009

Making the UK a hub for low-carbon innovation

17 September 2009

Innovative products for the consumer market

17 September 2009

CBI energy conference - David Kidney MP

22 October 2009

CBI energy conference - Martin Lawrence, EDF Energy

22 October 2009

CBI energy conference - Neil Bentley

22 October 2009

CBI energy conference panel discussion

22 October 2009

CBI Energy Conference - the UK's energy challenge

22 October 2009

AlertMe CEO, Pilgrim Beart talks to Joel Kenrick, CBI policy adviser

21 July 2009

CBI climate change summit - Tom Crotty, chairman, Ineos

04 August 2010

Ahead of the CBI's forthcoming climate change summit, Ineos chairman Tom Crotty talks about the importance for business in tackling the issues surrounding climate change. London July 2010.

CBI climate change summit - Mark Elborne

05 August 2010

Ahead of the CBI's 2010 climate change summit, Mark Elborne, GE president CEO, UK, Ireland Benelux, explains why it is important for companies to tackle the issue of climate change. London, July 2010.

Reporting on greenhouse gas emissions

05 June 2009

Rory Sullivan, head of responsible investment at Insight Investment and chair of of the CBI's Carbon Reporting Working Group talks to CBI head of climate change,Rhian Kelly, aboutthe CBI's recently published report on greenhouse gas emissions reporting.

The importance of sustainability

03 June 2009

Donna Young is head of climate change at BT. In this podcast, Donna discusses the importance of sustainability to BT as a company and to its employees with the CBI's head of climate change,Rhian Kelly.

Preparing for Copenhagen

22 May 2009

Vanessa Harvard-Williams, global head of environment atLinklaters, talks to the CBI's head of climate change,Rhian Kelly,at the CBI workshop for UK negotiators attending the Copenhagen climate change summit in December.

Preparing for Copenhagen

22 May 2009

David Hone, climate change adviser atShell, talks to the CBI's head of climate change,Rhian Kelly,atthe CBIworkshop for UK negotiatiors prior to December's Copenhagen summit.

Reporting carbon emmissions

21 May 2009

CBI head of climate change Rhian Kelly talks to Paul Rew, sustainability director at PricewaterhouseCoopers about their illustration which describes how companies should report their carbon emisions data.

A low carbon economy

14 May 2009

On 14 May, chair of the CBI climate change board Ben Verwaayen (chief executive of Alcatel-Lucent)met with CBI director of business environment, Neil Bentley. In the following discussion, Ben and Neil talk about the low carbon economy.

The UK's first carbon neutral beer

21 April 2009

Andy Wood is CEO of Suffolk brewer Adnams. Here hediscusses with the CBI's Rhian Kelly why its new product -East Green Beer - can claimto be the UK's first carbon neutral beer.

The role of the climate change board

23 February 2009

On the 26 February, chair of the CBI climate change board Ben Verwaayen (chief executive of Alcatel-Lucent)met with CBI director of business environment, Neil Bentley. In the following discussion, Ben and Neil talk about the role of the CBI climate change board, the importance of innovation in a...

The importance of carbon reporting

19 February 2009

The CBIs carbon reporting working group met on 19 February to discuss a forthcoming report outlining a common approach for businesses to report their greenhouse gas emissions. Members of the group comprise of a range of experts on carbon reporting from companies including the Lloyds Group, BT, P...

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CBI: We need consistent carbon reporting

Low-carbon innovation report launched

CBI speaks at the launch of new product carbon footprinting standard

Climate change update

UK renewable energy target "not pragmatic"

CBI debates Carbon Reduction Commitment

Neil Bentley speaks at IPPR seminar on green jobs

CBI talks climate change with David and Ed Miliband

CBI meets with Shadow Minister for Climate Change

CBI meets with key European Commission officials

Don't give up on climate change during recession, urges CBI

CBI launches climate change tracker

CBI climate change summit goes interactive

CBI sets out four priorities for new global climate change agreement

CBI urges Prime Minister to press for EU climate change deal

European deal on climate change is good for business, Neil Bentley, CBI

CBI response to government funding for low emission road vehicles

CBI response to government's environmental report on wind turbines

Obama's low-carbon plan must not leave the UK behind

Can carbon reduction and the development of a low carbon economy help the UK through the recession?

Adapting to a low-carbon brand

Is technology pulling its weight in the fight against climate change?

Unlocking the UKâs forgotten resource

CBI response to government heat and energy saving strategy

CBI climate change member newsletter - February 2009

"In a challenging economy there is nothing more important than innovation" â Ben Verwaayen

CBI and trade association members 'speed-network' on climate change

Preparing for the Carbon Reduction Commitment

CBI features in new ethical business guide

CBI signs up to WWFâs Earth Hour 2009

âWe need to show that we can combine action on climate change and long-term economic growthâ â Ed Miliband MP

Podcast with CBI carbon reporting working group

Podcast with chair of the CBI climate change board Ben Verwaayen

âGreen technologies are the state of the art technologies and the UK is very well positioned to be one of the leaders in developing these.â - Roelant de Waard

CBI comment on launch of low carbon industrial strategy

Efficient use of energy has never been more important

Building a low-carbon economy: a business opportunity

CBI urges businesses to prepare for carbon reduction regulations now

"We must make the UK the place to do low-carbon business"

Government must do more to help SMEs become energy efficient, urges CBI

CBI calls for UK to take revolutionary road to low-carbon economy

CBI response to government support for low-carbon vehicles

CBI welcomes move towards clean coal

Business implications of the Carbon Reduction Commitment

CBI comment on nuclear sites auction

âIt has never been more important for companies and consumers to concentrate on the efficient use of energyâ â Andrew Duff

âPrivate investment is going to be the lifeblood of powering a low-carbon economyâ â Neil Bentley

CBI launches common approach to greenhouse gas emissions reporting

CBI response to government consultation on smart metering

CBI welcomes go ahead for London array

CBI welcomes fall in carbon emissions in European Union

Is the UK business community ready for the challenge and what still needs to be done?

Charles Hendry to attend CBI Climate Change Forum on June 9

Adapting to climate change

CBI and PricewaterhouseCoopers publish template for greenhouse gas emissions reporting

CBI calls for right mix of 'carrot and stick' to deliver low carbon economy

CBI talks low-carbon transport

CBI sets out how a global climate change agreement can support low-carbon technologies globally

CBI comment on move towards clean coal

The CBI is calling on businesses to prepare for the potential impact of climate change on operations

UK lagging in progress to low-carbon economy

CBI climate change member newsletter - June 2009

CBI calls for a coherent climate change policy strategy

CBI to support Energy Saving Trust 2009 Fleet Hero Awards

CBI launches low-carbon industrial strategy

CBI unveils blueprint for secure and sustainable energy future

CBI response to governmentâs low-carbon plans

CBI looks at the role of technology transfer in tackling climate change

CBI welcomes plans to make North East low-carbon vehicle hub

CBI looks at the London 2012 Olympics

CBI response to governmentâs energy security report

Low-carbon innovation must be better supported by government â CBI

UK firmsâ green ideas should be protected - CBI

CBI response to Committee on Climate Change report

At least six new nuclear plants needed for move to low-carbon economy â CBI

CBI comment on IPCâs first energy projects under consideration

CBI comments on governmentâs Carbon Reduction Commitment

CBI response to Ofgem report on Britainâs energy supplies

CBI welcomes National Planning Statements on energy

Unlocking the UKâs forgotten resource

"In a challenging economy there is nothing more important than innovation" â Ben Verwaayen

CBI signs up to WWFâs Earth Hour 2009

âWe need to show that we can combine action on climate change and long-term economic growthâ â Ed Miliband MP

âGreen technologies are the state of the art technologies and the UK is very well positioned to be one of the leaders in developing these.â - Roelant de Waard

âIt has never been more important for companies and consumers to concentrate on the efficient use of energyâ â Andrew Duff

âPrivate investment is going to be the lifeblood of powering a low-carbon economyâ â Neil Bentley

CBI response to governmentâs low-carbon plans

CBI response to governmentâs energy security report

Low-carbon innovation must be better supported by government â CBI

UK firmsâ green ideas should be protected - CBI

At least six new nuclear plants needed for move to low-carbon economy â CBI

CBI comment on IPCâs first energy projects under consideration

CBI comments on governmentâs Carbon Reduction Commitment

CBI response to Ofgem report on Britainâs energy supplies

Everyoneâs business: time to focus on consumers and climate change

Richard Lambert sets out businessâ essential requirements for a deal at Copenhagen

CBI publishes a âCopenhagen Scorecardâ with European partners

CBI welcomes governmentâs low-carbon construction review

CBI comments on the governmentâs nuclear and clean coal announcements

CBI comments on Conservative Partyâs energy green paper

CBI comments on Governmentâs green homes strategy

CBI written evidence to House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into âthe role of carbon markets in preventing dangerous climate changeâ

Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) â CBI consultation response

Everyoneâs business: time to focus on consumers and climate change

CBI response to the governmentâs consultation on Display Energy Certificates (DEC's)

âGwyrddio 'r ddraig: Blueprint for a green economyâ