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Timely Aldersgate Group publication last week, as we all adjust to significant economic disruption and geopolitical instability. In such circumstances, a well-designed industrial strategy that maximises our strengths is of critical importance. One area in which we can genuinely claim to be a leader is in decarbonisation, and there are significant economic benefits to leveraging that as government sets out its plans for industry. However, we must overcome the existing policy gaps and set out measures to address these areas that are holding back progress. All the recommendations below are crucial 👇

🏭 Last week we launched a new paper setting out the policy gaps that must be addressed by the UK government to drive industrial decarbonisation while driving growth. 📈 Our recommendations outline a path that can ensure emissions reductions contribute to creating competitive low carbon industry across the UK. Read the recommendations 👇 - As it expands out renewable capacity, government should prioritise interventions on Power Purchase Agreements, the British Industry Supercharger, and reduced costs allocated to electricity. - This should be supplemented by capex support and the development of a business model to drive industrial electrification. - A focus is needed on dispersed industrial sites, which may face challenges in accessing both electricity and wider infrastructure. Coordination between local area energy and growth plans, and support on finance and skills, must be delivered to support these businesses as they decarbonise. - Implement demand-side measures that create a robust market for low-carbon industrial products. By utilising public procurement, implementing rigorous mandatory product standards, and embedding sustainability in upcoming initiatives such as the Infrastructure Strategy and housebuilding targets, the UK can ensure this market grows. This should be accompanied by clear efforts to increase resource and energy efficiency. Click here to read the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePTS5Uih

New report from the Aldersgate Group: accelerating industrial decarbonisation for a competitive UK   UKAS welcomes the launch of Next steps for UK industrial decarbonisation policy in 2025 — a new report from the Aldersgate Group, of which UKAS is a member.   The report outlines important policy opportunities that UK government should address to decarbonise industry, boost competitiveness and drive growth.   Key policy priorities and recommendations cover: - support for dispersed industrial sites - action to address high electricity prices - measures to improve resource and energy efficiency - boosting low-carbon product demand through public procurement and mandatory standards   The report refers to UK conformity assessment and accreditation policy and recognises the role of accreditation in underpinning confidence, consistency and competitiveness as the UK transitions to a low-carbon industrial future.   📘 Read the full report here: Aldersgate Group - 2025 Industry briefing.pdf   #IndustrialDecarbonisation #NetZero #Sustainability

What an inspiring session at the #edie25 Exclusive Breakfast Briefing!  🌟 I was fortunate to be part of this amazing panel with Rachel Solomon Williams, Nick Molho, Martin Baxter last week, discussing key insights on what is shaping corporate climate strategies in 2025. We explored the importance of nature in climate action plans, examined the UK's new climate targets and their potential influence on corporate climate strategies, and highlighted the need for unifying business voices to demand climate action. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussions! 🙏 Thank you, Aldersgate Group, for the invitation, and a special thanks to Matt Mace and his colleagues for all their efforts in making this happen. #Edie25 #Aldersgategroup #Climateactionplan #NetZero #Naturepositive #Corporatestrategy #Sustainability

Driving down electricity costs for industry is crucial to enable low-carbon growth in the sector and ensure long term competitiveness. In our latest report, featured in BusinessGreen, we set out how government can address this issue, and highlight other policy gaps that must be overcome to accelerate progress. Read here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eEVe8Gkv

Thanks so much to Aldersgate Group for hosting this discussion. It's such an interesting subject and I really enjoyed the conversation with James Fotherby and Richard Speak

🚨 New Aldersgate Group report! This report maps the policy landscape businesses interact with and gaps that must be addressed to drive industrial decarbonisation and strengthen UK competitiveness. 2025 is shaping up to be a crucial year with a pipeline rich of opportunities to address policy challenges. Our report outlines how the government can ensure industrial decarbonisation is enabled through the upcoming renewal of the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy, as well as the Industrial Strategy, Circular Economy Strategy, Strategic Spatial Energy Plan, Infrastructure Strategy and more. 👉 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/exJub2tn

🎙️ Great to hear our Managing Director, Richard Speak in the latest episode of the Aldersgate Group's Zeroing In podcast, alongside Amy Robinson from Triodos Bank.   Rich and Amy join James Fotherby to discuss the current state and future of nature finance in the UK — exploring how to connect the nature, climate, and social spheres; the role of policy in scaling investment; and what’s needed to unlock more private capital for nature-based solutions.   🎧 Listen to the episode here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dvtQ5JCk   Thank you to James and Amy for such an insightful and wide-ranging conversation. And a big thanks to the Aldersgate Group and Ben P. for continuing to shine a spotlight on the evolving nature finance space, spurring action for a greener economy.   #NatureFinance #InvestInNature #NaturalCapital #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #ZeroingIn #NbS

💡 New Aldersgate Group report 🏭 Today we launch a new paper setting out the policy gaps that must be addressed by the UK government to drive industrial decarbonisation while driving growth. 📈 Our recommendations outline a path that can ensure emissions reductions contribute to creating competitive low carbon industry across the UK. Specifically, the government should: - As it expands out renewable capacity, government should prioritise interventions on Power Purchase Agreements, the British Industry Supercharger, and reduced costs allocated to electricity. - This should be supplemented by capex support and the development of a business model to drive industrial electrification. - A focus is needed on dispersed industrial sites, which may face challenges in accessing both electricity and wider infrastructure. Coordination between local area energy and growth plans, and support on finance and skills, must be delivered to support these businesses as they decarbonise. - Implement demand-side measures that create a robust market for low-carbon industrial products. By utilising public procurement, implementing rigorous mandatory product standards, and embedding sustainability in upcoming initiatives such as the Infrastructure Strategy and housebuilding targets, the UK can ensure this market grows. This should be accompanied by clear efforts to increase resource and energy efficiency. Read the full report ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/exJub2tn

💡 New Aldersgate Group report 🏭 Today we launch a new paper setting out the policy gaps that must be addressed by the UK government to drive industrial decarbonisation while driving growth. 📈 Our recommendations outline a path that can ensure emissions reductions contribute to creating competitive low carbon industry across the UK. Specifically, the government should: - As it expands out renewable capacity, government should prioritise interventions on Power Purchase Agreements, the British Industry Supercharger, and reduced costs allocated to electricity. - This should be supplemented by capex support and the development of a business model to drive industrial electrification. - A focus is needed on dispersed industrial sites, which may face challenges in accessing both electricity and wider infrastructure. Coordination between local area energy and growth plans, and support on finance and skills, must be delivered to support these businesses as they decarbonise. - Implement demand-side measures that create a robust market for low-carbon industrial products. By utilising public procurement, implementing rigorous mandatory product standards, and embedding sustainability in upcoming initiatives such as the Infrastructure Strategy and housebuilding targets, the UK can ensure this market grows. This should be accompanied by clear efforts to increase resource and energy efficiency. Read the full report ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/exJub2tn