CIAT among 14 organisations calling for new PM to maintain UK's net-zero targets
14 professional bodies have written to the Conservative leadership candidates calling for them to commit to delivering on the Government’s net zero and adaptation targets.
Coordinated by E3G and written by the Professional Bodies Climate Action Charter, the letter calls for the leadership candidates to commit to delivering on the Government's net-zero and adaptation targets.
The letter states that the 'ongoing cost of living crisis and current heatwave have highlighted the acute risks if the UK Government does not proactively deliver a strategic approach to net zero.'
The Professional Bodies Climate Action Charter represents 13 million professional members globally across a wide range of sectors from science and engineering, law, health, construction and the built environment, and finance and insurance.
Heather McKay, UK Sustainable Finance Policy Advisor at E3G said: "Delivering the net zero transition is key for the UK's economic future. Professionals across the country want more good jobs, warmer homes, and lower bills. This will not happen without a strong commitment to tackle climate change from the new Prime Minister."
Read the letter in full below: