In November, the Aldersgate Group (AG) hosted a Summit on the Green Investment Bank with Martin Donnelly, the BIS Permanent Secretary and representatives from HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Centrica and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. To read a full event summary, click here. To watch the new video, click here.

The AG also published a new report, Financing the Future, and a GIB Joint Statement with Transform UK that outlines recommendations in terms of scope, capitalisation and remit that the GIB should address.

In October the AG hosted a parliamentary policy debate where stakeholders debated the Future of Narrative Reporting consultation. The panel was in full agreement that carbon reporting should be mandatory for businesses and discussed how long-term systemic risks should be reported in a more transparent way. To watch the video, click here.

In November, two AG members, WWF and The Co-operative Group, wrote an open letter Caroline Spelman (Secretary of State for Defra) which was published in the Financial Times. The letter was supported by the Aldersgate Group and many AG members also signed individually (click here). In December, Defra published its review on "The contribution that reporting of greenhouse gas emissions makes to the UK meeting its climate change objectives" (click here to read).

The last six months of 2010 has seen a significant influx of new members to the Group and we warmly welcome: Jaguar Land Rover, Reed Elsevier, The Co-operative Group, Veolia Environmental Services, IPPR and UK CEED.

New individual members are Andrew George MP, Caroline Lucas MP, Ian Liddell-Grainger MP, Jason McCartney MP, Joan Walley MP, Lord Oxburgh, Lord Prescott, Lord Teverson, Peter Ainsworth and Tim Yeo MP. For membership enquiries, please contact vfwilliams@aldersgategroup.org.uk.

On 13th January the AG is holding a parliamentary reception to discuss "What next after Cancun? New year resolutions for green growth and international diplomacy." The Rt Hon Chris Huhne will be speaking alongside former Executive Secretary to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Yvo de Boer, and PepsiCo UK President Richard Evans. To see the invitation, click here.

On 16th February 2011 the AG will hold a policy debate in the centre of London on green skills. Corporate leaders will join a government spokesperson to discuss next steps in terms of the government's national skills strategy. Invitation to follow shortly.

On the evening of the 1st March, the AG will be hosting an event on strategies to promote growth for the UK's green economy hosted by RBS. Invitation to follow shortly.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact vfwilliams@aldersgategroup.org.uk.

The AG last week announced the appointment of Andrew Raingold as Executive Director with immediate effect. As the AG's Deputy Director, Andrew has played a key role in broadening the impact and membership of the AG and bringing its influence to bear on core areas of strategic interest.

The AG is seeking to recruit an Events Assistant. To see the full job description, click here.

The Guardian's series of thought-provoking sustainability events are free for sustainability professionals, allowing them to engage in the latest thinking on driving business sustainability and to participate in cross-sector problem solving.

The next evening takes place on 15th February from 6pm. For more information and to apply for your free place please visit: guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/quarterly-february.

The Energy Market Reform (EMR) consultation has been published alongside discussion of carbon floor prices, the extension of the Feed In Tariff and a new emissions performance standard, all of which which will increase the unit price of energy and the complexity of energy management. This means 2011 promises to see the biggest overhaul of the energy sector since privatisation 20 years ago.

The debate will take place on Monday 10th January 2011 from 6.30pm. To register for a place to join the debate, please visit: www.greenmondays.com.