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It seems EU is finally shifting to more reasonable approach regarding Green Deal. Recently, EPM Bas Eickhout, Green Party’s leading candidates for the 2024 European Parliament elections: „Industry and grid investments must be at the heart of the follow-up to the landmark European Green Deal policy package after the 2024 EU elections.“   Green Deal and ESG initiatives are unquestionably worthy to invest time to and should be strongly promoted. But, they have to be built on healthy foundations. Economic side cannot be omitted or subsidized forever.

Do the recent EU Elections mean an end to the Green Deal? Last week’s European elections have sparked a lot of debate in sustainability circles, especially with the rise of climate-sceptic parties. It's easy to assume the new political order will dismantle the Green Deal, but that's not necessarily the case. In turn, the measures adopted by the new European governments could improve our odds at reaching the goal of a climate-neutral EU by 2050. But how is this going to happen? And what impact could it have on businesses and the economy? Our industry expert, Marcus Gunn covers this tricky topic in more detail in a recent blog on the Disruption House website. Read the full article by following the link in the comments below. #ESG #GreenDeal #Europe

The elections period is an exciting time for many, but it could also be chaotic and difficult to navigate. Here are the take-aways that we agreed on with Sebastián Rodríguez, Christian Skrivervik and Paolo Ganino at yesterday's Euractiv event on how to make the most out of the 2024 changeover in the EU:  ✏️𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐬: Now's the moment to rally your team and get your internal stakeholders/members/partners all aligned (don’t underestimate the amount of time it may take)  ✏️𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥: If you want to contribute to political groups’ electoral manifestos (some are still open for external contributions), make sure you can hook your cause to one of the EU citizens’ biggest concerns: rising inflation and cost of living, international situation, migration or climate change (check out the Spring Eurobarometer for more details)  ✏️𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐐𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞: it likely to make it more difficult for corporate lobbyists to get access to some political groups, business associations will become even more relevant as the only legitimate gateway to policy makers. Make sure trade associations you are member of are well-prepared and have resources to engage during the next cycle.  ✏️𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. With 12,000 organizations on Transparency Register fighting for attention of a much smaller group of newly-elected lawmakers and Commission leadership, how will you stand out? What are the strategies you can use to make your voice heard? Time to reflect on some out of the box strategies now. #EUelections2024

Politicians might girate depending from where the wind comes from, in an effort to please certain constituencies or save their seats. Hence, it makes them on the short term a relatively unreliable party to count on to fight climate change and to adapt to it. On the long term, even if there are swings (or acceleration and deceleration), the path is still relatively steady. This highlight however the case that one should not only rely on politicians to tell consumers what to do (in Europe) or tell companies what to produce (in the US), but on the the private sector to be proactive, driven by its economic self interest. Consumers - you and me - can to lead the way by consuming in a more sustainable fashion, and companies can lead innovation and change to bring more sustainable products and solutions to climate change and its effects.

Lombard Odier | Sustainability This year will be one of the biggest ever for elections – what will it mean for global environmental and clean energy policies? At Lombard Odier, we are paying close attention to these elections and their potential impact on economies and investors worldwide. From the United States to the European Union, India to the United Kingdom, the way the votes fall could have starkly different consequences. As these elections unfold, our commitment remains steadfast: to create sustainable value for our clients and preserve their wealth over the long term. Discover our perspectives on the latest developments as we navigate 2024 together.

🗳️Over 400 million Europeans will be voting in the June elections. Security and defense are topping manifestos so far - but there is little mention of sustainable finance. As we are heading into #European MEP elections this week, Dr Nina Seega shares some thoughts in Forbes on how sustainable finance is key to the legislative agenda. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eE4MxWCW #Policy #CISLPolicy #SustainableFinancePolicy #EUElections #EUPolicy

🌍 Did you know that approximately half of the world's population is participating in national elections this year? 🗳️ It's true! Pivotal global elections bring a new layer of uncertainty, influencing energy policies worldwide. The outcomes can shape the adoption of trade agreements, restrictions, and incentives, urging businesses to stay agile. The impact on energy costs and resource management could be profound, affecting supply chains and global utilization. With around 64 countries and the European Union expected to hold national elections, the results have the potential to drive significant change in energy management globally. The Applied Knowledge team at Breakthrough is committed to closely monitoring these developments as the year unfolds. Stay tuned for insights and analysis! #Elections2024 #EnergyPolicies #GlobalAdvancements

Following the webinar organized by GreenDeal-NET today about the EU Green Deal through the lens of the next EU elections in June 🇪🇺 👉🏼First question has been asked: should we all be concerned about the next election? #euelections #greendeal #europeanunion

Card of the Week, the 11th of June, 2024 Cohere After the EU elections, this week’s interpretation of Cards for Life calls for coherence. Around 373 million voters in 27 countries have had the chance to participate in the democratic process and with an average turnout of 50.93%, the turnout improved marginally since the 2019 elections. When it comes to the 2% Danish share of the 720 MEPs, climate and biodiversity progressives can be said to have won the election, and although this voice seems almost infinitesimally small, one can only hope that it will inspire the somewhat muddier waters of the EU collective forces to continue prioritizing the green agenda and attuning human action to the living systems of the Earth during the 2024-2029 institutional cycle. #cardsforlife #livingsystemsthinking #thinkinglikegaia #facilitation #regeneration #regenerativeleadership #paleblueperspective

Do the recent EU Elections mean death for the Green Deal? The recent European elections have sparked a lot of debate in sustainability circles, especially with the rise of climate-sceptic parties. The knee-jerk reaction is to assume the new political order will dismantle the Green Deal, however I don’t think this is necessarily the case. Instead, we may see the new regime adopt a more pragmatic approach to the Green Deal, incorporating solid business principles and reaching compromises with industry. In the end, the measures adopted by the new European government could improve our odds at reaching the goal of a climate-neutral EU by 2050. But how is this going to happen? And what impact could it have on businesses and the economy? Our industry expert, Marcus Gunn covers this tricky topic in more detail in a recent blog on the Disruption House website. Read the full article by following the link in the comments below. #GreenDeal #ESG #sustainability