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Media Coverage

Below is an archive of selected media coverage of the Aldersgate Group (AG) and its campaigns.

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Group proposes options for 'best value' regulation

Jun 2011

ENDS Report

The Government's deregulation agenda is ill-considered, while 'best value' regulation would deliver environmental, economic and social objectives at least cost, driving innovation, long-term economic growth, competitiveness and job creation. These are the findings in the Aldersgate Group's latest report, which discusses an alternative regulatory framework, says the ENDS report.

Reproduced by permission of The ENDS Report, the UK journal and website for environmental business and policy.

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Government told 'don't neuter Green Investment Bank'

May 2011

The Guardian

Businesses, investors and campaigners issued a last ditch plea for the Government not to neuter the Green Investment Bank, details for which will be published today. Andrew Raingold, Executive Director at the Aldersgate Group, added his voice: ""A green investment bank that is enshrined in legislation will provide the strongest possible signal that the institution is permanent and will be at the heart of the Government's plans for a green industrial revolution."

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UK agrees tough carbon targets

May 2011

The FT

The Government has approved some of the world's toughest carbon targets, which will require the UK to halve its greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 2025. The Aldersgate Group welcomed the announcement, saying it would provide greater certainty for business to invest in green technologies and create jobs."

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Cameron must intervene in carbon row, say businesses and campaigners

May 2011

The Guardian

David Cameron has been called upon to intervene in the deepening row over the Government's climate change targets. Andrew Raingold, Executive Director at the Aldersgate Group argued that if a lower carbon target were adopted for the UK, ignoring the recommendations from the Committee on Climate Change, it would imperil jobs and growth.

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Strong carbon targets will stimulate growth and jobs

May 2011

CIWEM Business Briefing

The Aldersgate Group has called on government to accept the recommendations from the Committee on Climate Change on the fourth carbon budget. Peter Young, Chairman of the Aldersgate Group, said "The Committee's proposals are not the enemy of business but are supported by the vast majority as essential for future growth and jobs."

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Government urged to adopt green growth

Mar 2011

ENDS Report

The Aldersgate Group has published a report warning that the Government should be more interventionist in moving to a resource-efficient and sustainable economy. Failure to act will leave the UK permanently disadvantaged. Speaking at the launch, Andrew Raingold, its lead author and Executive Director of the Aldersgate Group, said: “To be the ‘greenest ever’, the government must recognise market failure and challenge traditional views on intervention. It can’t be left to the market alone.”

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