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Business needs high ambition policy and international consistency to deliver a circular economy. - Aldersgate Group

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Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Aug 13

The webinar to launch today's report with @ieep-uk.bsky.social on the UK's circular economy policy, and its divergence with the EU, has started. We're looking forward to hearing insights from experts representing businesses across the economy on this crucial issue.

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Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Aug 13

📢 New report from the Aldersgate Group and @ieep-uk.bsky.social warns that regulatory divergence between the UK and the EU on circularity could create additional burdens for businesses, and leave the UK market exposed to low quality products.

Find out more www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...

New report finds the UK’s circular economy regulation is increasingly...

Business needs high ambition policy and international consistency to deliver a circular economy. - Aldersgate Group

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Economics for the Environment Consultancy (eftec) @eftec.bsky.social · Aug 13

UK–EU circular economy gap is growing. New @aldersgategroup.bsky.social & @ieep.eu report urges action to align standards & protect businesses from low-quality imports.🌍 Its time to scale ambition & lead on circularity.
Read more: www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...

New report finds the UK’s circular economy regulation is increasingly...

What next for UK and EU circular economy policy? - Aldersgate Group

Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Jul 31

✍ What comes next for UK and EU circular economy policy?

♻️ Join us to discuss at an upcoming webinar to launch a new report on this crucial topic with @ieep-uk.bsky.social.

Find out more and register here 👇

www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/events/post/...

Join us for the online launch event of a new report by the Aldersgate Group and IEEP UK exploring circular economy policy in the UK and EU.

How can the insurance industry facilitate the transition to a net zero and nature positive economy?

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Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Jul 25

🎧 Today we publish a new episode of the Zeroing-In podcast, exploring how the insurance industry can play its part in delivering a net zero and nature positive economy.

Listen to all the insights from experts at AXIS, Pollination, and the Aldersgate Group 👇

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Mission-led economic policy: how do we get the public and private sector working together effectively? - Aldersgate Group

Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Jul 21

✍ Is the government delivering on its mission-led approach to policy?

💡 In a new Insight piece, Rachel Solomon Williams sets out how mission-led government policy can help to drive the change the UK needs to see.

Read here 👇

www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/blog/mission...

Rachel Solomon Williams asks, how do we get the public and private sector working together effectively to deliver growth and net zero?

Government must empower the National Wealth Fund to drive low-carbon growth - Aldersgate Group

Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Jul 14

The National Wealth Fund has the potential to be a transformative force in support of the transition to a resilient net zero economy. In our latest briefing, we outline key measures that can be taken to maximise it's impact. Read here 👇

www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...

The Aldersgate Group calls on the UK government to take further steps to provide the National Wealth Fund with greater financial firepower.

Government must empower the National Wealth Fund to drive low-carbon growth - Aldersgate Group

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Climate Centre @climatecentreuk.bsky.social · Jul 10

Two thirds of the 'cost of net zero' number in the OBR report is reduction in tax take from fuel duty, a completely different matter to the cost of action, @rachelsw99.bsky.social tells Jacob Rees-Mogg.

@aldersgategroup.bsky.social

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Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Jul 3

Today, we launch a new briefing calling on the government to take further steps to provide the National Wealth Fund (NWF) with greater financial firepower, to maximise its impact in driving low-carbon growth across the country.

Read here 👇

www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...

The Aldersgate Group calls on the UK government to take further steps to provide the National Wealth Fund with greater financial firepower.

Government must empower the National Wealth Fund to drive low-carbon growth - Aldersgate Group

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Ian Christie @ianpchristie.bsky.social · Jul 2

Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Jul 2

We have launched the latest update to our Green Policy Snapshot as the government reaches one year in office. The new assessment welcomes the government’s recognition that #netzero is a key growth driver, and sets out key next steps for policy 👇
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/green-policy...

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · Jul 3

Increasing the National Wealth Fund's pool of capital could boost growth across the UK economy. Today’s briefing from @aldersgategroup.bsky.social outlines how: bit.ly/4nq8Gi1

This would importantly enable the NWF to continue expanding its much needed investment in natural capital.

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The Aldersgate Group calls on the UK government to take further steps to provide the National Wealth Fund with greater financial firepower.

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Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Jul 2

We have launched the latest update to our Green Policy Snapshot as the government reaches one year in office. The new assessment welcomes the government’s recognition that #netzero is a key growth driver, and sets out key next steps for policy 👇
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/green-policy...

Spending Review sets a positive path towards low-carbon growth – but further progress required on nature - Aldersgate Group

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UK Corporate Leaders Group (CLG UK) @clg-uk.bsky.social · Jun 24

🗣️ Delighted to welcome Rt Hon Ed Miliband and
and Rt Hon Sarah Jones MP to deliver keynote speeches at today’s BGA Business Leaders’ Summit during #LCAW2025
co-hosted with @aldersgategroup.bsky.social & supported by @theclimatepledge.bsky.social

Stay tuned for our key takeaways from this event!

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Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Jun 12

The Spending Review set a positive path towards low-carbon growth. Despite a very challenging geopolitical outlook, delivering targeted capital spending will be welcomed by businesses. However, progress is required on nature.

Read our commentary here: www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...

Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Jun 11

The Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spending Review sets a positive path towards low-carbon growth – but further progress is required on nature.

Read reaction from Rachel Solomon Williams, our Executive Director 👇

www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...

The Aldersgate Group reflects on what the Spending Review means for progress towards low-carbon growth in the UK.

Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · Jun 9

📣 Today we launch a new publication that sets out how the UK’s upcoming Land Use Framework can support the delivery of economic, climate, and environmental goals.

Read the full briefing, which outlines key recommendations for government, here 👇
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...

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UK Corporate Leaders Group (CLG UK) @clg-uk.bsky.social · Jun 2

CLG UK and the @aldersgategroup.bsky.social are pleased to be co-hosting the BGA Business Leaders’ Summit 2025 during #LCAW2025

📅Tuesday 24th June 2025

⌚13:30 – 18:30

📌Central Hall, Westminster

📨Request an invite here ➡️ www.corporateleadersgroup.com/events/bga-b...

How the UK-EU reset could deliver jobs and growth in the UK circular economy. - Aldersgate Group

Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · May 27

♻️ In a new insight piece from David Johnson, Head of Public Affairs at Michelin outlines how the UK-EU reset could deliver jobs and growth in the UK circular economy.

Read the full piece 👇

www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/blog/how-the...

David Johnson, Head of Public Affairs for Michelin in the UK and Ireland discusses the UK EU summit and its implications for circularity.

How can the UK decarbonise industry and drive growth?

Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · May 23

🎧 New Aldersgate Group podcast

💡 In this episode, Beth Barker discusses industrial decarbonisation with Martin Casey, Director Public Affairs, Communications & Social Impact, at Cemex and Laith Kharus Whitwham, Senior Policy Advisor at E3G.

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Robust industrial strategy can make net zero the UK’s growth engine - Aldersgate Group

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Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · May 9

📈 Today we publish a new report that identifies key opportunities for resilient low carbon growth and calls for decisive action from the government to ensure that the upcoming industrial strategy maximises these opportunities.

Read the new publication 👇

www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...

New report from the Aldersgate Group identifies key opportunities for resilient low carbon growth and calls for action from the government.

Robust industrial strategy can make net zero the UK’s growth engine - Aldersgate Group

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UK Network for Environmental Economists @uknee.bsky.social · May 9

New report from @aldersgategroup.bsky.social maps out a series of recommendations to develop a modern industrial strategy that delivers low carbon economic growth for the UK
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...

#EconSky #NetZero #Policy #UK

New report from the Aldersgate Group identifies key opportunities for resilient low carbon growth and calls for action from the government.

Robust industrial strategy can make net zero the UK’s growth engine - Aldersgate Group

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Economics for the Environment Consultancy (eftec) @eftec.bsky.social · May 9

We welcome this new report from @aldersgategroup.bsky.social, which maps out a series of recommendations to develop a modern industrial strategy that delivers low carbon economic growth for the UK. 👇

www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...

#EconSky #NetZero

New report from the Aldersgate Group identifies key opportunities for resilient low carbon growth and calls for action from the government.

Robust industrial strategy can make net zero the UK’s growth engine - Aldersgate Group

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Aldersgate Group @aldersgategroup.bsky.social · May 9

📈 Today we publish a new report that identifies key opportunities for resilient low carbon growth and calls for decisive action from the government to ensure that the upcoming industrial strategy maximises these opportunities.

Read the new publication 👇

www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...

New report from the Aldersgate Group identifies key opportunities for resilient low carbon growth and calls for action from the government.