Ahead of COP26, Eliot Whittington, Director of the Corporate Leaders Groups (CLG), interviewed Colin Matthews, Non-Executive Chairman of EDF Energy. Their discussion explored challenges and

Ahead of COP26, Eliot Whittington, Director of the Corporate Leaders Groups (CLG), interviewed Colin Matthews, Non-Executive Chairman of EDF Energy. Their discussion explored challenges and opportunities in decarbonising the energy sector, alongside desired outcomes from the landmark climate summit.

Founded in 2005 under HRH The Prince of Wales, the CLG has consistently defined the UK’s business response to climate change. It built consensus across the UK business community for climate action, notably supporting the Climate Change Act, and now represents progressive business voices globally.

The CLG is convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), which provides world-leading expertise on sustainability and a deep understanding of the political landscape.

The UK, hosting COP26 in November 2021, is committed to significant climate action and a Net Zero Strategy. Achieving net zero requires government, business, and civil society to partner, ensuring

The UK, hosting COP26 in November 2021, is committed to significant climate action and a Net Zero Strategy. Achieving net zero requires government, business, and civil society to partner, ensuring a credible pathway and ambitious emissions reductions across all sectors.

CLG UK's report, "Bridging the gap: UK business and policy leadership for net zero," analyzes progress in power, built environment, road transport, and agriculture. It outlines how business and government can collaborate to bridge the gap between current efforts and necessary ambition. This report was launched via a webinar exploring UK climate leadership.

Read the full report: Bridging the gap: UK business and policy leadership for net zero.

This CISL webinar explores the "Better business: Re-thinking business models for nature positive outcomes" report. Funded by UKRI and EU-Horizon as part of the A-Track project, it advocates for a

This CISL webinar explores the "Better business: Re-thinking business models for nature positive outcomes" report. Funded by UKRI and EU-Horizon as part of the A-Track project, it advocates for a systemic, transformational shift towards a nature-positive economy, moving beyond operational changes. The aim is to identify and scale profitable business models aligned with global nature goals.

Eliot Whittington discusses the work's broader policy context, while lead author Anum Sheikh presents key implications for business. Harry Greenfield details how businesses can engage in this three-year project through workshops, hackathons, and pilots, benefiting from CISL's innovation and advisory expertise.

SINGLE-USE PLANET (2025 Trailer)

Plastic is vital to modern life, yet single-use forms increasingly pollute our oceans despite recycling efforts. This film investigates the source, tracing

SINGLE-USE PLANET (2025 Trailer)

Plastic is vital to modern life, yet single-use forms increasingly pollute our oceans despite recycling efforts. This film investigates the source, tracing millions of tons of raw plastic production upstream to Pennsylvania, amidst the ruins of America's bygone steel industry.

Produced by Steve Cowan.

Eliot possesses over 30 years of organic farming experience, encompassing field and greenhouse vegetables, rotational grazing of cattle and sheep, and range poultry.

He is the author of

Eliot possesses over 30 years of organic farming experience, encompassing field and greenhouse vegetables, rotational grazing of cattle and sheep, and range poultry.

He is the author of *The New Organic Grower*, *Four Season Harvest*, and *The Winter Harvest Manual*. In this video, Eliot discusses his extensive life in organic agriculture.

In February 2024, CISL convened a Global Leadership Summit, gathering international leaders to address pressing societal and leadership challenges. Discussions spanned geopolitics, economics, and

In February 2024, CISL convened a Global Leadership Summit, gathering international leaders to address pressing societal and leadership challenges. Discussions spanned geopolitics, economics, and technology, aiming to define the leadership required in today's turbulent world.

Interim CEO Lindsay Hooper and Chief Systems Change Officer Eliot Whittington discuss the summit's key takeaways and conclusions.

Read the full report: Global Leadership in an Age of Turbulence

WeWork, once revolutionary in workspaces, education, and housing, ultimately faced financial turmoil. WSJ reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell chronicle this journey in The Cult of We,

WeWork, once revolutionary in workspaces, education, and housing, ultimately faced financial turmoil. WSJ reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell chronicle this journey in The Cult of We, examining tech startup triumphs and failures.

Join co-authors Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell (WSJ reporters, experts in venture capital and IPOs) with moderator Charles Duhigg (The New Yorker) to uncover startup culture's gripping reality. Presented with INFORUM.

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