The latest on Seize the Moment: May

• Read the government’s response to soaring energy prices and why we need to build a resilient future energy system
• The CBI recently called for an extension to the Energy Intensive Industries Compensation Scheme, aimed at helping energy intensive firms access vital compensation to help weather the current period of high electricity costs. Read our press statement here
• The CBI is continuing to gather insights to inform our response to the UK Emission Trading Scheme consultation. To input to this consultation, contact Charlie.

With new, exclusive resources to support your business:

• Discover the measures PwC recommends for businesses tackling their energy costs
• Everything you need to know about the UN-led campaign, Race To Zero, and why you should sign up.

With opportunities to exchange ideas and learn from peers

• Attend the Achieving Net Zero CBI conference
• Join the CBI’s Sustainability Community. We are officially launching the CBI’s Sustainability Community with a drinks reception at our Achieving Net Zero Conference: 7 June, 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the Science Museum in London.

The Innovation team have been busy this month engaging with the government and various stakeholders to work towards delivering an operating environment that works for business and incentivises innovation:

1. In the lead up to the autumn budget, pressing the government to act on existing commitments, including R&D funding and publishing the Digital strategy
2. Shaping the government’s approach to AI governance with the Alan Turing institute and new AI Standards Hub; and engaging with the Technology Minister on digital regulation
3. Meeting with Brian Holliday, new Co-Chair of Made Smarter Commission, on how the CBI and Made Smarter can work together
4. Amplifying the CBI’s response to the House of Lord’s Science and Technology committee’s consultation on making the UK a science superpower to George Freeman (Science Minister).

• For support on cyber security take a look at CBI @10am webinar on assessing risk and building resilience
• Check out the CBI’s action plan to help you bolster your business’ cyber security.

1. Find out what the latest European election results means for business and the balance of power in Brussels and beyond
2. Hear from Chris Barton, HM Trade Commissioner for Europe, on his mission to increase UK exports and investment to Europe, a the CBI’s International Briefing - A view from Europe, on 31 May, 11:00 – 12:00pm GMT
3. Watch the USA briefing
4. The CBI welcomed news that the government aims to get UK-India FTA signed by end of Oct 2022. You can also read our latest thought leadership piece from Mark Samuels, Chief Executive, British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) on how free trade agreements could strengthen business resilience
5. On his trip to India with the Prime Minister, Lord Bilimoria advocated for more opportunities for British defence companies to manufacture in India, as reported in the Financial Times.

While the CBI’s International team continues to respond to and handle the immediate challenges facing business, there has been a worrying increase in strong foreign policy sentiments that are divisive and threaten globalisation.

It’s a topic the CBI is keen to explore more. Get in touch with Andy if you’d like to be part of our discussions on how the current environment and risks for us as business leaders.

• Meet the new chair for CBI Thriving Regions, Stephanie Hyde, CEO, Jones Lang LaSalle
• Thriving Regions Steering Committee – who sits on it, and how business like yours are shaping our work across regions
• Discover our business manifesto detailing member priorities for South Yorkshire ahead of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority election.

• 10 May, London – Can clusters drive growth in every region and nation of the UK?
• 25 May, South West – How to develop the right skills for regional and national growth
• 14 June, Glasgow – How can commercial success be achieved in every region and nation through innovation collaboration?
• 23 June, Ox/Cam Arc – How can regions and nations help the UK become internationally competitive?
• 5 July, Liverpool – How can regions and nations access finance to drive growth?
• 13 July, Birmingham – How can good leadership drive regional and national growth?

1. Read our key findings from the latest ONS labour market overview
2. The CBI’s summary of the government’s wide-ranging changes to immigration rules
3. Discover why the CBI is calling for mandatory disability workforce reporting.

1. The impact of labour shortages is constraining the recovery and growth of businesses in all sectors across the UK - read the CBI’s action plan to support businesses like yours
2. Have you seen the CBI’s new campaign to support your firm manage the increasing cost of doing business?

How CBI members are solving shortages

• Learn how Qumodo focused on non-wage benefits to attract and retain staff
• Read more about how ScottishPower targets student in new recruitment drive
• Discover how Northumbrian Water is boosting internal mobility to develop staff.

D&I Executive interview series

• Sean Haley Sodexo Chair on how to capitalise on a multi-generational workforce.

• Book today for our Skills for Hybrid Working workshop with the CMI 18 May, 11am
• Join your peers in London 25 May, 3pm for an Industrial Relations Knowledge exchange
• Attend a regional People and Skills Network event near you and gain insight to help navigate labour shortages.

The CBI is creating a Business Health Index designed to benchmark business’s occupational health offer in comparison to those within the same sector, business size, revenue, and regions across the industry. The Index will be a tool to showcase what good business-led health intervention looks like. And it will detail the benefits of a good health offer for both your employees and your business’ growth.

Join us at the next roundtable to shape the Business Health Index creation. 6 July, 10 – 12pm.

You can also discover the CBI’s new roadmap to a leading employee health offer.

The CBI are sitting on the Department for Work and Pension’s 12-week working group to build a solution to support SMEs with business-led health interventions along with the FSB & CoC. For more information and to influence the CBI contributions contact John.