Battery swapping, collapsing cost curves and the rise of innovation in the Global South. This interview with Uday Khemka, Vice Chairman of the SUN Group of companies, frames how business model innovation, affordability a...
London, UK, 1 April 2026 - Today, the European Commission published a proposal to amend the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), stopping the automatic invalidation of excess carbon...
Danfoss and AstraZeneca among companies reporting US$183 million in collective saved energy costs last year due to improved energy efficiency. With new data centres expected to drive up energy demand, energy efficiency m...
The Iran conflict is a wake-up call, but which economies are ready to build resilient renewables-led systems? Who can show the world how it’s done?
Ahead of the IEA Ministerial Meeting in Paris (18-19 February 2026), Sam Kimmins, Director of Energy at Climate Group, comments:
1. Renewables are out-powering fossil fuels
As the 62nd Munich Security Conference (February 13-15, 2026) gets underway in Germany, Sam Kimmins, Climate Group's Director of Energy, comments:
Today, major European economies including Norway, France, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands are backing a pact to drive an unprecedented fleet of joint offshore wind projects in the North Sea.
Wind and solar generated more EU electricity than fossil fuels for the first time last year, today's Ember European Electricity Review 2026 shows.
Sam Kimmins, Director of Energy at Climate Group, comments on the UK Government's record auction to secure 8.4 gigawatts of offshore windfarm capacity.
On Ember analysis showing the latest fall in solar-storage costs:
In some ways, Europe has been charging ahead with the roll-out of EV infrastructure. Take public charge points, for instance. There’s now over one million installed – an impressive milestone. But behind the positive head...
To champion methane as a COP30 priority, Climate Group hosted leaders from frontrunner state and regional governments slashing methane emissions – the fastest way to slow climate change. On 6 November, we brought togethe...
Sam Kimmins, Director of Energy at Climate Group, comments on today's IEA Global Energy Outlook:
The 100+ members of Climate Group’s new Smart Energy Coalition – including ABB, Johnson Controls, Mitie, AstraZeneca, Schneider Electric, Omron and Danfoss – are showing that prioritising energy efficiency can cut costs,...
Ember’s latest global electricity report shows that for the first time ever on record, renewables generated more power than coal. China and India both saw fossil generation fall in the first half of 2025 as clean power g...
We’re delighted to welcome the new Chair of the 24/7 Carbon-Free Coalition’s Technical Advisory Group. Killian is the Executive Director of EnergyTag, a global non-profit advancing electricity market reform and carbon ac...
The first ever in-person meeting of the world’s largest coalition of states and regions working to cut methane emissions took place at Climate Week NYC.
The world's most widely used standard for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions, is gearing itself towards locally sourced hourly carbon-free electricity. To get the most benefits, corporate leaders must start...
India's clean energy transition is moving at an unprecedented pace for the country. India has installed over 235.7 GW (49% of total capacity) capacity and is aiming for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. For bus...
Newly elected President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung, has kicked off a pivotal new chapter for climate in South Korea. Referencing the importance of RE100 in his inaugural address, throughout the campaign the ...
Read the foreword to the Signify white paper Unlocking negawatts: The role of lighting in energy security and decarbonization below. This paper was developed in collaboration with Climate Group, with contributions to the...
At the Climate Group Asia Action Summit in Singapore last week, business and government leaders from across the region charted a confident path to sustainable prosperity in Asia.
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As the world looks for greater momentum in the fight against the climate crisis, Asia is stepping-up and scaling-up. At the heart of this are subnational governments – that's states, provinces and regions who form the ba...
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India is among the largest and fastest growing economies in the world. But India’s development ambitions are still heavily reliant on coal, which it has extensive reserves of, to meet its energy needs. This could change ...
To understand the steps Indian states are taking on climate change, we’re organising strategic convenings, dialogues and high-level forums. The Subnational Leadership Interview series is among our efforts to shine a ligh...
They contribute to around 22 percent of China’s GDP, they’ve been long standing testing grounds for cutting edge innovations and policies, and they attract foreign investment.
The first few months of 2025 have been a whirlwind for the climate community. While the case for action has never been clearer, we’re witnessing just how turbulent society and international politics can be. As we come to...
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The UK Government recently concluded a consultation on a new industrial strategy. Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy is the first detailed guide to the Government’s plans to boost the economy.
Corporates have an opportunity to fast-track the clean power transition by investing in the technologies that can fully decarbonise local grids, writes Climate Group's Helen Clarkson.
At the recently held RE100 India Conclave, we convened renewable energy champions, including RE100 member companies and RE developers. The two-day Conclave brought together demand and supply side perspectives. Among the ...
In a letter to South Korea's 22nd National Assembly, Climate Group's CEO, Helen Clarkson, asks members to elevate the nation's commitment to renewable energy and to accelerate efforts to reach net zero.
Mumbai, 27 June 2024: To discuss challenges and solutions around the corporate sourcing of renewable energy in India, 25 members of Climate Group’s RE100 initiative joined in Mumbai today for a two-day conclave at Mahind...
As the dust settles after the 10th election of the European Parliament, the critical question is what the priorities will be for the next five years, how the new leadership will achieve those, and above all: what role th...
It’s vital to speed up the energy transition across Asia – four of the top five fossil fuel importing countries are in Asia, and the decarbonisation of the region’s energy production and steel manufacturing is critical t...
As India heads to polls this year, the incumbent government presented the Interim Union Budget on 1 February. This Budget will guide the Indian economy and government funding till a new government is formed. Though inter...
In 2023, we completed 15 years of operations in India. We also brought governments and businesses together on climate action. This lookback shares some of our important milestones, which will set the stage for our work i...
The State Climate Fellows initiative in India supports subnational climate action. In this interview, Anurag Gupta speaks about climate action in Madhya Pradesh.
Indian state administrations are intensifying their efforts to combat climate change. To make the subnational climate discourse in India stronger, Climate Group is profiling political leadership in the states by organisi...
Climate change is not only impacting local communities, ecosystems, and economies across India but is also deepening existing gender inequalities. Evolving climate needs demand a broader and more inclusive approach that ...
Despite the recent watering down of net zero policies, the UK Government has the opportunity to restore some of the country’s climate leadership ahead of COP28 through its upcoming autumn budget. It’s not just paramount ...
In response to the final declaration of the G20 leaders gathered in New Delhi, the international ngo Climate Group released the following statement.
At the recently held G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministerial Meeting, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that the country was leading by example on its pledged net zero targets. The G20 Preside...
Hosting our first Asia Action Summit in Singapore, we brought together nearly 300 of the region’s energy and industry leaders, alongside business and government representatives to answer a single, urgent question: how ca...
In our latest blog ahead of the Asia Action Summit, we spoke with our Executive Director for India, Divya Sharma, on how India is gearing up to host this years’ G20 and what that means for its role as a climate leader.
In our latest blog ahead of the Asia Action Summit, we spoke with our Executive Director for China, Yuming Hui, on China's role as a global steel provider and how it's driving forward its net zero targets.
In the first of our Asia Spotlight series, we interview our CEO, Helen Clarkson, on the role Asia plays in driving global ambitions towards net zero and the motivations behind Climate Group’s Asia Action Summit.
Today the US’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed carbon pollution standards for new and existing fossil-fuel fired power plants across the US, a move that is a huge step forward for global climate action. Hun...
In Dubai this December, world leaders will assemble at the COP once again to address the climate crisis against a backdrop of record heatwaves, droughts, and flooding. The devastating impacts of climate change are all ar...
Home to over half the world’s population, the Asia-Pacific region has become an economic force where energy demand is set to increase by as much as 80% in places by 2040. One of the biggest challenges facing the region i...
1. How is your business committed to climate action and having a real-world impact?
As my fellow US Climate Action Summit attendees are keenly aware, the urgency to achieve a sustainable future has never been greater. And it is not an impossible feat. In their recent annual report, the Intergovernmental...
This is the climate decade and businesses of all shapes and sizes are making significant progress to reduce their direct Scope 1 and 2 emissions – last year RE100 companies reported sourcing 49% of their electricity from...
Asia is the fastest growing economic region in the world. With that growth comes exciting opportunities, but also big challenges. Asia and the Pacific accounts for more than half of the world’s energy consumption with mo...
Under2 Coalition governments are taking control in generating clean and green energy.
Sam Kimmins, Director of Energy at Climate Group, said:
After an in-person hiatus for two years, we were delighted to once again welcome members to meet at this year’s Climate Week NYC. Companies were invited to attend two key events – RE100 Members’ Forum and RE100 Leadershi...
Adam Lake, Head of Climate Week NYC commented:
Energy efficiency measures will lead the way to net zero buildings.
Any credible corporate climate strategy must have a public and ambitious energy efficiency commitment at its heart.
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias, ending discrimination and stereotypes against women. At Climate Group we recognise that gender bias keeps women from achieving their full potential acr...
In 2021, the Climate Group and RE-Source decided to join forces to host the Communicators for Change Taskforce, a new group for senior communications professionals committed to promoting the benefits of renewables.
This year the Climate Group and RE-Source have been hosting the Communicators of Change Taskforce. The taskforce is a new group for highly respected senior communications professionals committed to promoting the benefits...
This year the Climate Group and RE-Source have been hosting the Communicators of Change Taskforce. The taskforce is a new group for highly respected senior communications professionals committed to promoting the benefits...
This year the Climate Group and RE-Source have been hosting the Communicators of Change Taskforce. The taskforce is a new group for highly respected senior communications professionals committed to promoting the benefits...
This year the Climate Group and RE-Source have been hosting the Communicators of Change Taskforce. The taskforce is a new group for highly respected senior communications professionals committed to promoting the benefits...
Today at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of Energy Day, EP100 in partnership with the UK Government hosted a panel discussion on product efficiency. It was announced that 14 countries, which are part of the SEAD init...
For the last few months, the Climate Group and RE-Source have been hosting the Communicators of Change Taskforce. The taskforce is a new group for highly respected senior communications professionals committed to promoti...
On 30 September, Climate Group and the UK Government presented the EP100 initiative and freshly launched 2021 Product Efficiency Call to Action. Both initiatives are seeking business support to help ensure that product e...
India’s buildings sector accounts for around one fifth of the country’s total annual carbon emissions and, in the absence of pre-emptive mitigation policies, is projected to emit seven times more CO2 by 2050 compared wit...
Our SteelZero initiative has convened two roundtables of prominent leaders in the renewable energy and automotive industries, to drive the demand for net zero steel.
Climate Group has launched the RE100 India policy asks which serve as a call for building a policy and regulatory environment towards 100% corporate sourcing of renewable power in India.
2021 is a critical year for climate action, culminating in the COP26 summit in Glasgow in November. There has never been a better time for organisations to challenge themselves on this agenda as a key priority and reflec...
Last week Sam Kimmins, Head of RE100, spoke virtually from the UK at the H.eco forum in Seoul, South Korea. Kimmins explained that renewable electricity is now one of the most effective and cheapest ways for businesses t...
The Climate Group is celebrating a series of great announcements this World Environment Day.
India is facing the hardest time amid the second wave of COVID. In the last few years, the country has experienced severe climate disasters such as extreme heatwaves, floods, and swarms of locusts, to name a few. While t...
India is currently facing unprecedented times during the pandemic, especially as the country reels under the fierce new wave of COVID-19. We understand that the path to recovery from this new wave of COVID is going to be...
Ever the early adopter, Apple started its clean energy journey nearly a decade ago by switching its data centres to renewable electricity. Since then, the company has become a world leader in the use of renewable energy ...
This month (April) sees the landmark of 300 companies having joined RE100 – the energy initiative for business where the ‘100’ means a commitment to buying 100% renewable electricity. The latest cohort of RE100 members h...
March 31, 2021 - Today President Biden announced details for the American Jobs Plan to reinvigorate the economy and put millions of Americans back to work. This exciting announcement allocates $35 billion for clean tech ...
Corporate demand for clean energy in Japan is reaching new heights today, building pressure on the Government to play its part by increasing renewable electricity deployment.
RE100, led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, is a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity. Our members operate around the w...