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Significant progress on sustainable building policy, but devil in the detail, says new industry report

Feb 2012

A new AG report suggests that progress has been made by Government in shaping the regulatory and fiscal framework for sustainable buildings in the UK. However, the industry's prospects of delivering on carbon reduction targets whilst remaining competitive is still somewhat hampered by a lack of clarity, consistency and effective enforcement.

Protecting biodiversity vital for economic success

Nov 2011

Protecting biodiversity and introducting new frameworks to incorporate the value of nature into decision making will be vital to safeguard long-term economic growth, according to a new Aldersgate Group report entitled 'Pricing the Priceless'. This report, launched today at the Global Business of Biodiversity Symposium, conservatively estimates that the failure to address biodiversity loss will lead to cumulative losses that will be equivalent to around 7% of global consumption by 2050.

Deregulation could damage growth

Jun 2011

The Government’s drive to cut regulations on business could threaten the economic recovery, according to a group of the UK’s largest companies and environmental groups.

In a report to be launched at Parliament to an audience of MPs and business leaders, Dealing with Deficits, the Aldersgate Group argues that effective regulation is essential to drive growth and jobs.

Powerful business alliance welcomes commitment to 4th carbon budget

May 2011

A powerful alliance of the UK's largest businesses and environmental groups welcomed today's commitment to a legally binding target to reduce carbon emissions. They state that strong and clear action on climate change is essential for long-term economic growth, jobs and competitive advantage.

All large companies must report their carbon emissions

May 2011

Today Defra launched a consultation on measuring and reporting GHG emissions by UK companies, setting out a range of options for mandatory carbon reporting. The Aldersgate Group (AG) argues that mandatory carbon reporting would help companies identify cost savings through greater resource efficiency and more effectively address material climate change risks and opportunities.

The Government must accept the recommendations on the Fourth Carbon Budget

May 2011

The Aldersgate Group calls on the Government to accept the recommendations by the Committee on Climate Change on the Fourth Carbon Budget. Peter Young, Chairman of the Aldersgate Group said: "The UK is being left behind in the green economy race and carbon legislation is one of the few areas where the UK is in the lead."