The UK, hosting COP26 in November 2021, is committed to significant climate action and a Net Zero Strategy. Achieving net zero requires government, business, and civil society to partner, ensuring

The UK, hosting COP26 in November 2021, is committed to significant climate action and a Net Zero Strategy. Achieving net zero requires government, business, and civil society to partner, ensuring a credible pathway and ambitious emissions reductions across all sectors.

CLG UK's report, "Bridging the gap: UK business and policy leadership for net zero," analyzes progress in power, built environment, road transport, and agriculture. It outlines how business and government can collaborate to bridge the gap between current efforts and necessary ambition. This report was launched via a webinar exploring UK climate leadership.

Read the full report: Bridging the gap: UK business and policy leadership for net zero.

Business networks and policymakers gathered to discuss policies enabling businesses to scale solutions for current 'polycrises,' including the energy crisis, and enhance the EU economy's

Business networks and policymakers gathered to discuss policies enabling businesses to scale solutions for current 'polycrises,' including the energy crisis, and enhance the EU economy's competitive sustainability.

Key speakers included officials from the European Commission (Yvon Slingenberg, Ruth Reichstein), European Parliament (Pascal Canfin, Nicolás González Casares), and national ministries (Tomas Lindman, Peter Wittoeck). Leaders from various business and climate organizations, such as CER Slovenia, Skift Business Climate Leaders, Spanish Green Growth Group, Haga Initiative, VELUX Czech Republic, Stiftung Klimawirschaft, We Mean Business Coalition, and CISL, also participated. Ursula Woodburn (CLG Europe) chaired the event.

Bananas are the world’s most exported and consumed fresh fruit. Ensuring a just and resilient supply chain increasingly relies on Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), especially as new EU

Bananas are the world’s most exported and consumed fresh fruit. Ensuring a just and resilient supply chain increasingly relies on Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), especially as new EU regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandate compliance across the banana sector.

A webinar, organized by Victor Prada and Valeria Villacorta, examines how integrating Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) into HRDD strengthens business performance, enhances worker well-being, and fosters resilient, equitable supply chains. This human rights-based, gender-sensitive approach improves operational efficiency, reduces costs, and boosts worker productivity and loyalty.

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On January 28, 2010, the World Economic Forum (weforum.org) addressed increasing energy security concerns. Despite a significant decline in energy prices from

On January 28, 2010, the World Economic Forum (weforum.org) addressed increasing energy security concerns. Despite a significant decline in energy prices from their 2008 peak, major producing and consuming economies diverge on developing a more secure and stable energy system.

A central question was: How can producers and consumers develop mutually beneficial approaches to energy security?

Key participants included Ilham Aliyev (President of Azerbaijan), Thierry Desmarest (Chairman, Total), Khalid A. Al Falih (President & CEO, Saudi Aramco), Tony Hayward (Group Chief Executive, BP), Andrew N. Liveris (Chairman & CEO, Dow Chemical Company), and Peter Voser (Chief Executive Officer, Royal Dutch Shell).

Ahead of COP26, Eliot Whittington, Director of the Corporate Leaders Groups (CLG), interviewed Peter Simpson, CEO of Anglian Water. Their discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities

Ahead of COP26, Eliot Whittington, Director of the Corporate Leaders Groups (CLG), interviewed Peter Simpson, CEO of Anglian Water. Their discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities within the net-zero transition, alongside desired outcomes from the landmark climate summit.

Since its 2005 founding under HRH The Prince of Wales, the CLG has significantly shaped the UK's business response to climate change. It has built consensus across the UK business community, championed the Climate Change Act, and now represents progressive business voices globally. The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) convenes the CLG, leveraging its world-leading sustainability expertise and deep understanding of the political landscape.

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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Labor unions increasingly support carbon pricing, recognizing its potential to drive business innovation and job creation. Join us to explore this policy and learn how to build relationships with

Labor unions increasingly support carbon pricing, recognizing its potential to drive business innovation and job creation. Join us to explore this policy and learn how to build relationships with labor unions.

Our speakers include John Braxton, Co-President Emeritus of AFT Local 2026 and a founder of US Labor Against the War, who helped originate AFT's climate change resolutions. Peter Knowlton, former General President of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE), brings 35 years of union leadership. Keon Liberato is President & Principal Officer of BMWED-IBT Local 3012. Arlene Grant, an artist and founder of ArlieSpeaks Media, has extensive experience in labor and employment disputes, and actively promotes environmental and social justice.

Three applied economists present on overcoming current sustainability challenges in agricultural and urban systems. This international session features 15-minute talks, each followed by a Q&A

Three applied economists present on overcoming current sustainability challenges in agricultural and urban systems. This international session features 15-minute talks, each followed by a Q&A segment.

Hope Michelson discusses "Low Fertilizer in Sub-Saharan Africa: New Insights Into an Old Problem." Peter Christensen explores "What Can Ride-hailing Experiments Tell Us about Sustainable Transportation Challenges in Developing Countries." Catalina Herrera-Almanza examines "Natural Disasters, Mitigation and Human Capital Outcomes in Developing Countries."

This session is sponsored by the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

UN Special Envoy for the Ocean, Peter Thomson, stresses the fundamental connection between a healthy ocean and a healthy planet. He asserts that a thriving planetary ecosystem is unattainable

UN Special Envoy for the Ocean, Peter Thomson, stresses the fundamental connection between a healthy ocean and a healthy planet. He asserts that a thriving planetary ecosystem is unattainable without a robust ocean ecosystem.

Thomson calls upon countries, companies, and individuals to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. This urgent appeal supports SDG 14, "Life Below Water," and the global movement to #SaveOurOcean.

Understanding consumer behavior and attitudes regarding sustainability and health/wellness is a continuous process. Gaining insights into these evolving areas is crucial for informed

Understanding consumer behavior and attitudes regarding sustainability and health/wellness is a continuous process. Gaining insights into these evolving areas is crucial for informed decision-making.

Listen to expert perspectives from Peter Salmon of Moxie Design (New Zealand), Guy Champniss of Havas Media, and Chris Coulter of Globescan. They will share valuable insights on this dynamic landscape.