Energy and climate change
For UK business, climate change is no longer a threat to be feared, but an opportunity to grow the economy and lead the world – and by tackling it, we can make energy safer and more plentiful for all
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The UK government has set a target for 2020 of cutting carbon emissions to 34% below 1990 levels. The UK's energy infrastructure needs £200bn in investment over 20 years. That means this must be the decade of delivery.
Tackling climate change means using energy more efficently, future-proofing businesses against climate threats and moving business operations towards carbon neutrality. Only by enabling the market to develop the solutions we need will we achieve these goals.
Supporting business growth
Green business could provide a boost to the economy of up to £20bn in 2014/15
Building markets
Providing motivations for participation is key to unlocking consumer markets
Unlocking investment
Securing private sector growth is one of the government’s primary objectives
Case studies
Spotlight on CBI member firms that we have helped to grow and prosper
Energy and Climate Change Board
Business leaders committed to tackling the challenges of energy security, affordability and decarbonisation.
Meet the team
The group of experts who represent our members on energy and climate change matters
Latest News
The big interview: Paul Massara
RWE npower’s new CEO, Paul Massara, tells Peter Curtis how he plans to improve the company’s reputation – and why it’s time for an “honest conversation” about the effect of government policy on our utility bills
Harness power to export electricity, says CBI chair
Improved competition in the energy sector across EU could mean a better deal for Northern Ireland says CBI chair
CBI comments on Queen's Speech
'Business needs delivery on the ground not time-consuming new bills that will have little or no impact before 2015'
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