Press and Media Coverage of the Aldersgate Group and our Activities

Find below articles from the mainstream media on the Aldersgate Group and the wider better regulation debate.

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Peter Young's speech Jun 2008
Publication: The UK Low Carbon Economy Summit
Author: Peter Young
Business Opportunities in a Low Carbon Future - How do we get the right regulatory framework in place for delivering the low carbon economy?
UK Budget 2008: Darling's Hot Air Trick Mar 2008
UK Budget 2008: Darling's Hot Air Trick
Publication: ClimateChangeCorp
Author: Peter Young
The Aldersgate Group's Chairman argues that the Budget was another missed opportunity by the government to stimulate innovation and wealth creation through higher environmental standards.
Need for a common carbon reporting standard Nov 2007
Need for a common carbon reporting standard
Publication: Financial Times
Author: Adrian Wilkes
An Aldersgate Group letter to the Prime Minister, supported by a diverse range of companies, organisations, 25 MPs and the Mayor of London, supporting the introduction of enabling powers in the Climate Change Bill to ensure that UK companies report clear and comparable information on their greenhouse gas emissions and other factors relating to climate change.
Big business 'failing to tackle climate change' Oct 2007
Big business 'failing to tackle climate change'
Publication: The Guardian
Author: Alison Benjamin
Alison Benjamin, acting environment editor, covers an open letter by the Aldersgate Group to Hilary Benn and John Hutton, and the need for a common carbon reporting standard.
The big picture Jan 2007
The big picture
Publication: Environment Business
Author: Adrian Wilkes
Adrian Wilkes, Chairman of the Aldersgate Group, provides a background to the Group’s formation and a summary of Green Foundations
Comment Jun 2006
Comment
Publication: The Guardian
Author: John Gummer
John Gummer, Secretary of State for the Environment from 1993 to 1997, writes on the importance of high environmental standards and the role of the Aldersgate Group in supporting Britain’s true commercial interests.
Blue chips see the green light Jun 2006
Blue chips see the green light
Publication: The Guardian
Author: Larry Elliott
Larry Elliott, economics editor, discusses the need for smarter environmental regulation and supports the Aldersgate Group’s case of disputing the traditional business argument against regulation and the beneficial economic impacts derived from environmental protection measures.
Business seeks action on climate change Jun 2006
Business seeks action on climate change
Publication: The Ends Report
Author: no Author
Business leaders from 14 top UK companies have met with Prime Minister Tony Blair to demand tougher action on climate change. Meanwhile, the Aldersgate Group, launched in June, is pressing the case for regulation to deliver eco-efficiency.