Tim Figures

Associate Director, EU & Global Trade and Investment @bcg. Geopolitics, trade and regulatory expert. Views mine etc. Also at: mas.to@timfigures

[European Investment Bank @EIB]

🇪🇪🇪🇺We are backing the construction of Estonia’s largest wind farm with €180m loan to:

🔵Support #REPowerEU plan to eliminate dependence on fossil fuel imports
🔵Boost economic growth & employment in Estonia

Find out more 👉https://t.co/fbxaYyaIEg

#GreenTransition

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

@Bhavina_B @MakeUK_ @MakeUKCampaigns It was great working with you. All the best in the future!

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

Great to join @AmChamEU today at the @wto public forum to discuss green trade and the transatlantic relationship.#CBAM #carbonclub

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

@Bhavina_B @MakeUKCampaigns @ninagryf @FhaheenK Great to see you all having a well deserved night out. Surely it’s got to be @1tayyabs next time though…

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

Looking forward to joining you tomorrow for a great discussion on green trade! https://t.co/vi2cAMXBmw

[AmCham EU @AmChamEU]

We're live from Geneva at the #WTOPublicForum!

We can feel the enthusiasm at the @WTO and our delegation is eager to continue the productive conversations on the value of international trade 🌐

[Raoul Ruparel @RaoulRuparel]

A big question facing the new PM will be how to get the UK back on a path to economic growth. Today @BCG Centre for Growth releases our first piece looking at how to do this - focus on sectors of strength combined with a series of supply side reforms 1/
https://t.co/qOslzPyAn3

[Boston Consulting Group @BCG]

Do you work in the #construction, automotive or #consumer appliance sector?

Starting in 2023, importers will ultimately document, report, and pay a levy on each metric ton of CO2 tied to imports. Our new report with @SAP explores the implications. https://t.co/yejhjAfDYa

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

As part of our @BCG collaboration on sustainability with @SAP we've published our thoughts on how technology can help businesses and policymakers implement Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms successfully.

More: https://t.co/wS2cfZHUAa

#carbontax #CBAM #EU

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

Great to welcome visitors to @BCG London office to discuss green investment opportunities between the UK and Africa. #GrowthGateway

[Invest Africa @InvestAfrica1]

The #AfricaDebate2022 will provide an opportunity for policymakers and business leaders to discuss opportunities to boost UK-Africa trade and investment. Join @annietrev, @vickyford, @MeneWamkele and @afreximbank on 6th July.
Find out more: https://t.co/HjtvxU92EO

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

@RaoulRuparel @BCG Looking forward to you joining us!

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

Important detail here. If agreed with the Council, this means
> quicker phase-out of free allowances, but with reductions end-loaded
> inclusion of more chemicals players from day 1
> export rebate 'subject to WTO compatibility' - q remains as to whether that's the case

[Pascal Canfin @pcanfin]

Here is the detailed agreement fund during last night that will allow to have a historic vote on June 22. We managed to find a solution in less than a week after the plenary setback las week. Very good result

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

@jonworth I love the border marker with its reference to 1843.

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

@jonworth Glad you made it back from outre Quievrain!

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

@jonworth The Congress of Vienna meets the Treaty of Versailles …

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

@jonworth All the best. I’ll be following your progress!

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

According to the UN, 193 million people in 53 countries are facing acute food security. Our @BCG latest report explores the multiple impacts of the war in Ukraine and suggests solutions to improve the resilience of global food systems. https://t.co/sAP29Xka6O

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

Great to see the Growth Gateway public-private sector trade and development partnership delivering real impact on the ground in Nairobi today.

[UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 @UKinKenya]

🇰🇪 horticultural exports to 🇬🇧 are currently worth Ksh 50billion a year 🥑🥭

Key players from the horticultural sector and 🇰🇪 government including @KevitDesai and @DavidOsiany discuss ways to increase agricultural productivity, jobs and investment 

🇰🇪🤝🇬🇧 trade partnership 🙌

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

@Bhavina_B Welcome to the club. Allow 10 days for recovery! Prepare to sleep a lot …

[Tim Figures @TimFigures]

EU exports support jobs and growth across the Union ... as we found in this latest @AmChamEU report
https://t.co/Q133TZdWtD

[AmCham EU @AmChamEU]

Trade contributes to a more prosperous, innovative and efficient EU! 🇪🇺🤝🌎

Discover how we can maximise the benefits of trade in our latest study:
https://t.co/HJCP5UH8JE #WhyTradeMatters