Net Zero Council
Government relaunches the Net Zero Council, expanding its membership to include civil society and local government.
The government has relaunched the Net Zero Council, bringing together a broader range of voices to deepen the partnership between government, the private sector, civil society and local authorities, to support plans to accelerate to net zero across the economy.
The Council will act as the primary stakeholder forum supporting the delivery of the accelerating to net zero pillar of the mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. Its insights will inform government strategies, help to address cross-economy challenges and maximise the many economic and societal opportunities the transition presents.
For the first time, the Council will have representation from civil society and local government, who both have essential roles to play in accelerating to net zero and can offer more diverse perspectives on challenges, opportunities and solutions.
Objectives
The Net Zero Council will have 3 broad functions, to:
- provide expert insight: advising government in the development of its net zero strategy
- drive action towards decarbonisation across the economy: convening senior leaders across the highest emitting sectors of the economy to tackle cross-cutting barriers to decarbonisation, supporting businesses to take action and enabling them to realise the benefits of the transition
- outreach and communications to the wider business community: members will engage across their networks, advocate for action and promote climate leadership
Members
The Council will be co-chaired by the Right Honourable Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, and Shirine Khoury-Haq, CEO of the Co-operative Group.
Full Council membership will be announced soon.