Tania Kumar

@CBItweets Net Zero Director 🌍Passionate about people & planet 👧🏽 stubborn optimist 🙋🏽‍♀️(Views are my own)

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A great panel discussion on boosting green growth with @Lossky (@UniofExeter) @KerryMP (@energygovuk), Ben Wilson (@nationalgriduk) & Stephanie Hyde (@JLLUK), chaired by @t_kumar12, including reflections on COP 29 and the impact of the Autumn Budget on green commitments #CBI24

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What does the government need to do to catalyse green investment and set the UK on the path to green growth? Jennifer Beckwith from the CBI’s Net Zero team outlines her top priorities in @BusinessGreen: https://t.co/4NsAH5Dryn

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Unlocking investment in renewable energy projects is critical for delivering both energy security and the sustainable growth - a shared mission for business & government.

Our response to @energygovuk's announcement of new funding for clean power schemes.

https://t.co/1Vr2LM8ZUB

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Our Chief Economist @louisehellem was delighted to speak at the fantastic @e3g 'Growth on the Ballot' event during this years’ @london_climate week. Find out more about what was discussed here: https://t.co/jYlzG3E9GH

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Yesterday our CEO @RainNewtonSmith joined business leaders at an exclusive @10DowningStreet reception to celebrate the partnerships between government & industry. We look forward to continuing our work with the new Government to deliver the growth & investment we need.

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Clear policy recommendations from
@theCCCuk to keep us on track for our climate targets, make the most of our climate leadership and deliver sustainable growth and opportunities ⬇️

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While significant strides have been made in lowering the UK’s carbon emissions, the latest report from @theCCCuk shows that achieving our 2030 target remains at risk.
Read CBI Net Zero Director @t_kumar12's full reaction here: https://t.co/8pxeKDVqoH

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Long awaited & perhaps unsurprising. But let’s be clear today is also a reminder of the progress we’ve made, the opportunity at hand & the critical role @theCCCuk continues to play in driving accountability. Read my @CBItweets response below👇🏽

https://t.co/Ap07eskYHd

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With economic growth a key focus of the #KingsSpeech, our CEO @RainNewtonSmith spoke to @JPonpolitics @TimesRadio about the positives businesses took from the event, and what they now want from the Government to boost the economy.

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Our CEO @RainNewtonSmith met with @jreynoldsMP earlier today, with plenty on the agenda on growth and delivery. The CBI is ready, willing and able to help build a partnership for prosperity between government and business 🤝

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This week, CBI CEO @RainNewtonSmith & Net Zero Senior Manager Jennifer Beckwith visited @edfenergy.

Rain gave a speech on how to power the country forward – boosting net zero investment and upgrading our grid. Pictured with Stuart Crooks, Managing Director of Hinkley Point C.

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Our #B7 delegation, led by Charles Woodburn, CEO @BAESystemsplc, had great engagement with @biztradegovuk Secretary of State @jreynoldsMP today before the @G7 meeting on trade today in Reggio Calabria, Italy.

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Industrial Strategy – it’s the phrase on everyone’s lips at the moment, but what does it mean for our members and the business community?

From jointly co-creating a strategy to using it to guide decision making, we heard from experts from across industry today

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Quickly catching my breathe… brilliant to see today’s announcements of the newly appointed team @energygovuk alongside @Ed_Miliband of @Miatsf @KerryMP @mgshanks @LabourSJ & @StarkClimate in Mission Control. That’s one small step for announcements but one giant leap for 🇬🇧

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Ministerial appointments 2/3

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CBI CEO @RainNewtonSmith was at @hmtreasury this morning to listen to Chancellor @RachelReevesMP set out her vision for growth.

Firms welcome the Chancellor's commitment to tackle the restrictive planning processes holding back investment.

Read more: https://t.co/lWVJUwLvHo

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How big a part of the growth story is planning reform? Our CEO @RainNewtonSmith shared her views with @EvanHD on BBC PM 👇

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Read our Chief Economist @louisehellem's thoughts on today's recommendations from the National Wealth Fund Taskforce: https://t.co/xghLvCF1IW

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Hear directly from The Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch and Jonathan Reynolds on the issues facing businesses as they take part in a Business Hustings debate - in collaboration with Bloomberg and supported by the B5 organisations.

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.@NaomiRMac, Director of Innovation, hosted an excellent panel today at #LondonTechWeek. Technology is helping to revolutionise the way we tackle some of the biggest climate challenges and driving greater energy efficiency. Thanks #LTW and #informatech for a great event.