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📣The #CLGUK event 'Bridging the Gap: UK business and policy leadership for net zero' is starting soon.

You can still register here: bit.ly/3zsgrek and join us at 10.00 BST or follow the conversation below! #BridgingTheGap

.@ClareShine_CISL opens the event: "As the Climate Change Committee’s risk assessment highlighted last week, it is vital the UK accelerates the transition to a resilient, #climateneutral, resource efficient, socially inclusive economy by 2050."

@ClareShine_CISL @cisl_cambridge .@whittso, Director, Corporate Leaders Groups, presents the new #CLGUK report ‘Bridging the Gap’: This is the decade for transformative climate action. The progress so far has not been sufficient. The report sets the steps for business and government to bridge the gap.

@ClareShine_CISL @cisl_cambridge @whittso .@PeterSimpsonAW, CEO of @AnglianWater chairs the discussion: The report highlights that we cannot achieve net zero alone. We need to talk about opportunities for businesses and work in tandem with the government.

➡️You can find the report here: corporateleadersgroup.com/bridging-gap-u…

@ClareShine_CISL @cisl_cambridge @whittso @PeterSimpsonAW @AnglianWater Colin Matthews, non-executive Chairman of @edfenergy and CLG UK co-Chair: The report highlights success in decarbonisation of power sector, due to good government policies and fiercely competitive market. But there is still a gap to be filled through investments and cooperation.

@ClareShine_CISL @cisl_cambridge @whittso @PeterSimpsonAW @AnglianWater @edfenergy Carey Causey, President, @BallCorpHQ and @SRouatt, CEO at Signify UK&I, express their companies' commitments to net zero and decarbonisation initiatives & solutions to #BridgeTheGap.

@ClareShine_CISL @cisl_cambridge @whittso @PeterSimpsonAW @AnglianWater @edfenergy @BallCorpHQ @SRouatt Colin Matthews, non-executive Chairman of @edfenergy and CLG UK co-Chair, gives closing remarks: It is clear that the UK can be play a leadership role. The challenge to reach net zero is integrating efforts of businesses and government.