Press Releases | Climate Group

Climate Group and Ember partner to accelerate global clean electrification

Admin — Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Climate Group and Ember, the global energy think tank, announced a knowledge partnership around two major events to strengthen the evidence base behind the clean electrification transition.

Keep zero-emission trucks toll-free, leading companies urge EU governments

Admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 22 April 2026. A coalition of major European businesses and civil society organisations is calling on Ministers across Europe to swiftly implement toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks (ZETs). Businesses including ALDI South Group, DHL, DFDS, Geopost, Nestle, Volvo, and TRATON say such exemptions are one of the most practical steps governments can take to accelerate clean freight.

Climate Group announces new Opportunity Summit, supported by Mayor of London

Admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Climate Group brings key decision makers to Opportunity Summit, supported by Mayor of London

Case for EVs ‘overwhelming’ as EU leaders start negotiations, Climate Group says

Admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Brussels, 14 April 2026 – With European companies and consumers facing shock fuel prices, Climate Group is calling on EU policymakers to lock in the policy certainty needed to speed up the EV transition as a pathway to more stable and lower running costs. That means maintaining clear targets and standards, while continuing the rapid roll-out of supporting infrastructure.

Singapore’s first market-wide carbon benchmark for concrete launches

Admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Developed by CapitaLand Development and Climate Group’s ConcreteZero initiative, Singapore’s first market-wide carbon benchmark gives the industry data to identify and choose lower-carbon options.
The benchmark supports faster concrete decarbonisation in a sector responsible for 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions.
The methodology can be replicated across Asia and globally, positioning Singapore as a blueprint for decarbonising concrete in construction markets.

RE100 Member Nike Signs Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in Japan with Mitsui & Co. to cover its facilities with renewable electricity

Admin — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

RE100 Member Nike signed its most recent virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) in Japan with counterparty Mitsui & Co., Ltd (“Mitsui”) and Mitsui & Co Project Solutions (“MPS”). This project represents a sustainability win for Nike Japan and is Nike’s third VPPA globally, adding to agreements in North America and Europe.

Emma Cox joins Climate Group’s Board

Admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

London, 19 February 2026 - Climate Group is thrilled to welcome Emma Cox to its UK Board of Trustees. Ms Cox brings a wealth of corporate climate and sustainability knowledge with her, after a life-long career at PwC where she focused on these issues for over a decade.

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and California Governor Gavin Newsom deepen climate and clean energy collaboration

Admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the new UK–California clean energy partnership, Champa Patel, Executive Director for Government and Policy, said:

IKEA, Flipkart Group successfully trial electric trucks on long distance routes with Climate Group

Admin — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

New Delhi, 5 February 2026: IKEA Supply AG and Flipkart Group have successfully piloted long distance e-trucking, marking a significant step towards the use of long-haul electric road transport in India’s complex e-commerce logistics. The pilots are the result of a strong collaboration across the transport sector, with Climate Group providing project design and implementation support.

Leading businesses turn up the heat on air con to reduce energy use and slash emissions faster

Admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Air conditioning is now the fastest-growing source of energy demand for the building sector, with increased energy use expected every year to 2035.*
Leading international businesses, including ABB, Danfoss and Johnson Controls, have urged policymakers to support the manufacturing, distribution and use of high-efficiency cooling equipment with higher minimum performance standards.
This ask is part of a series of global policy principles to drive significant energy savings, drawn up by Climate Group’s Smart Energy Coalition and backed by major international companies.