Step forward: the EU’s statement of intent to cut emissions by 66-72.5% by 2035 is a welcome sign. But it’s time to lock in that 72.5%, and pair it with a 2040 target of at least 90% before COP30.

#CircularEconomy Hotspot Slovenia 2025 Today we are kicking off with Daniel Montalvo at @eea.europa.eu sharing key solutions to speed up a circular economy in Europe: 🔑 cut resource use 🔑 maximise product utility 🔑 boost high-quality recycling 🔑 strengthen global governance

🌍 @climateclg.bsky.social is at the #CircularEconomy Hotspot Slovenia 2025. The conference opened today with a strong call from Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu for scaling up circular solutions to drive Europe's competitiveness, security and autonomy. Stay tuned for more insights!

📢 We are pleased to announce that Volvo Cars has officially joined the Corporate Leaders Group Europe! 🔗 Read more here: www.corporateleadersgroup.com/news/volvo-c...

📣 Exciting opportunity: We are recruiting a policy intern! 📅 Application deadline: 21 July 🔗For more information: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/work-with-us...

🎙️Check out this podcast with @tskuzmanova.bsky.social, the Sustainable Finance Policy Lead at @cisl.cam.ac.uk. 👇

➡️ As the ‪‪@europarl.europa.eu‬ prepares for tomorrow’s plenary debate on the #CID, we are launching a new manifesto outlining six priority actions to secure a strong, future-ready European industry. 🔗 Read the full manifesto: www.corporateleadersgroup.com/reports-evid...

🍃It is crucial that policymakers set a 90% GHG reduction target to drive business action and investment for a competitive, prosperous EU. 🔗http://bit.ly/4gBdcG4 #90by2040 #2040Target

🌐 With over 150 signatures urging the EU to set a 90% GHG emissions reduction target, a robust target will boost competitiveness, growth, and resilience 🔗http://bit.ly/4gBdcG4 #90by2040 #2040Target

🎯 Today, we relaunch the call for the EU to set a 90% GHG reduction target by 2040. 💼 30 new investors and businesses join last year's signatories in urging action now totaling more than 150 business and investor leaders . Explore the full statements 👉 bit.ly/4gBdcG4 #90by2040 #2040Target

🚨 Buy Better to Build Better was launched today in the European Parliament! We are proud to join 30+ forward-thinking actors in elevating public procurement as a lever for a greener and more competitive construction sector. Our manifesto: ecostandard.org/publications...

👇 Don't miss out on this event with our director, @ursulawoodburn.bsky.social .

👇 Don’t miss this webinar featuring @cooladeline.bsky.social, Programme Manager at CLG Europe.

⚡ Yesterday, the European Commission released the roadmap towards ending Russian energy imports. 🔗 Check out our full reactions: www.corporateleadersgroup.com/news/clg-eus...

🚨 New global polling reveals business executives overwhelmingly support a fast and direct shift away from fossil fuels. 🔋 15 countries. 1 clear message: renewables aren’t just good for the climate — they’re good for business. 🔗 bit.ly/4jB9TjK #PoweringUpPoll #EarthDay

📢 "We at Signify released our own climate transition plan, it is exactly the same target. We’ll reduce by 90% by 2040. If we can do it, the European Union can do it too" Alice Steenland during Green Growth Summit. Read our open letter to see why businesses are backing this goal 👉 bit.ly/4gBdcG4

👉Jonathan Barth, Senior Advisor at CISL Europe, shares key insights in Tagesspiegel's new article on 20 steps Germany must take to strengthen Europe. 🔗Read the full article: bit.ly/3FRTpWc

📅❌The EU Commission was expected to publish amendments to the #ClimateLaw for the #2040ClimateTarget but has yet to announce a release date. The 2040 target and enabling conditions are essential to set the pathway for a prosperous, competitive and climate neutral EU by 2050.

🍃 Over 100 businesses and investors back a 90% GHG reduction by 2040 and the Commission must reinforce this by releasing #ClimatLaw amendments before next week’s #EnvironmentCouncil. 🔗 www.corporateleadersgroup.com/news/busines...

🌍 As a @caneurope.org Coalition for Higher Ambition signatory, we urge EU leaders to: ✅ Back a 90% net emissions cut by 2040, per science. ✅ Submit a 72.5%+ net emissions cut by 2035 in the NDC. bit.ly/3FrJaaF

🚨 The European Commission published the #CleanIndustrialDeal and the #Omnibus proposal! 🔗 Click to see our full reaction: www.corporateleadersgroup.com/news/reactio...

🔜 The #CleanIndustrialDeal and #omnibus are out tomorrow! Industry seeks clear, long-term policies to secure a competitive, climate-neutral EU by 2050. 📢 Businesses need clear and predictable regulations, not deregulation. 🔗 Find out more about what businesses want: bit.ly/4k7Uf0B

🚨 The #Omnibus leak shows #ESG rules aren’t just bending—they risk breaking. We must avoid a sweeping rollback that lowers standards. Our key asks: ✅ Simplification, not deregulation ✅ A transparent, consultative process ✅ Preserving core ESG frameworks ✅ Regulatory certainty

The #CleanIndustrialDeal is a chance to align industrial policy, energy security & climate action—cutting emissions 90% by 2040 while strengthening Europe's economy. Leading businesses show that cutting Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions is smart business. @veluxglobal.bsky.social, Lars Petersson:

#ESG investments need regulatory certainty. With the #OmnibusPackage landing on 26 Feb, businesses aren’t asking for less regulation—they’re asking for clarity and predictability. 🎥 Alice Steenland of Signify: #EU #Regulation #ClimatePolicy #BusinessStability

To accelerate Europe’s building renovation, businesses need: ✅Clear policies ✅Strong efficiency rules ✅An end to fossil fuel subsidies ✅public awareness This must be reflected in the #CleanIndustrialDeal. Jes Munk Hansen of Rockwool:

🔜 2 weeks until the #CleanIndustrialDeal! What do businesses need? ⚡ Accelerate electrification & energy transition 📜 Set clear long-term plans 🔋 Phase out fossil fuel subsidies & make clean energy affordable As Carine de Boissezon of EDF says:

🌍The Commission’s new Work Programme ties the #CleanIndustrialDeal to a 90% GHG cut by 2040—just what businesses & investors want. #EUClimateLaw #2040target CEO of EDP, Miguel Stilwell d’Andrade says, 🔗 bit.ly/4gBdcG4

🌟 Exciting news! Nexi is now an affiliate member of CLG Europe. This collaboration will pave the way to secure a greener and more sustainable future. Welcome aboard, Nexi! 🔗 Find out more about new partners joining Corporate Leaders Groups: bit.ly/3EbtQ1e

One year after the @EU_Commission's 2040 climate target, over 100 businesses & investors reiterate: we need at least 90% #GHG emissions reduction by 2040. A clear path to decarbonisation is essential for EU resilience, energy security & competitiveness. bit.ly/4gBdcG4

🎊 A warm welcome to Citeo as they join CLG Europe as an official member! Through this collaboration, we are one step closer to a greener and competitive Europe. 🔗 Find out more about new partners joining Corporate Leaders Groups: bit.ly/3EbtQ1e

CLG UK's Bev Cornaby considers reasons for optimism in the midst of geopolitical uncertainty & increasing climate impacts 🗣️"Whatever the White House does, it won't change the market fundamentals driving the #NetZero transition." 🔗 www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4409... via @businessgreen.bsky.social

🎉 We’re very happy to welcome Vattenfall as an official member of the CLG Europe. This partnership will take us one step closer to a decarbonised, competitive, and resilient Europe. 🔗 Find out more about this news: bit.ly/4aNdOqO

🎉 Exciting News! CLG Europe has welcomed three new affiliate members CITEO, Nexi, and Vattenfall. Additionally, Google and SSAB have upgraded to full membership status. CLG UK also welcomed a new SME member, Beco. 🔗 Read more here: www.corporateleadersgroup.com/news/corpora...

🧭 Today, the president of the @ec.europa.eu, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu presented the "Competitiveness Compass" as a framework for the Commission’s work for the next five years. bit.ly/42xEUQD @ursulawoodburn.bsky.social @iberdrola-oficial.bsky.social @veluxglobal.bsky.social

👉 As we await the announcement of the Competitiveness Compass today, we look at the broader simplification agenda. Check out @politico.eu's new article with insights from @tskuzmanova.bsky.social from CISL Europe. bit.ly/3WCyuf8

🚨The recently leaked French proposal on regulatory simplification exposes a concerning agenda that can potentially undermine key EU sustainability goals. 🔗Read more here: www.politico.eu/article/fran... @politico.com #Omnibus #ESG #EURegulation #CSDDD #CSRD

🍃 CLG Europe member @veluxglobal.bsky.social CEO's, Lars Petersson, writes in @euractiv.com about the importance of sustainable investments in European #competitiveness and reflects on his participation at our recent Green Growth Summit. 🔗Read the full piece: bit.ly/4aqxGzP