The Policy Liaison Group on Sustainable Growth
Growth, competitiveness and wider social and environmental goals are often presented as competing priorities, despite being closely interconnected. Through structured, expert-led roundtables held under the Chatham House Rule, the Policy Liaison Group on Sustainable Growth brings together parliamentarians, investors, businesses, NGOs and policy experts to forge consensus around common challenges and priorities, while developing robust policy recommendations to support long-term resilience and prosperity.
Roundtables
Expert-led discussions exploring emerging challenges, trade-offs and priorities.
Briefings
Accessible briefings capturing the key recommendations and insights from the Group’s discussions.
Engagement
Regular dialogue with Parliament, industry and investors, linking practical experience with policy priorities.
The Policy Liaison Group on ESG provides a valuable forum for bringing together parliamentarians, industry and experts to explore how innovation and responsible business practice can support sustainable and inclusive growth across the UK. Its roundtables help connect discussions on industrial strategy, regional development and sustainability with the practical insights policymakers and businesses need to turn ambition into delivery.”
Chi Onwurah, Labour MP and Chair of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
I have raised concerns in Parliament about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, and welcomed the opportunity to explore these issues in depth through the Policy Liaison Group on ESG. The roundtable I chaired convened leading experts from a range of backgrounds, creating the space for a grounded, evidence-led discussion that will directly inform how I approach AI, sustainability and accountability in Parliament."
Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP and member of the House of Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Latest updates
- Briefings
Investor perspectives towards sustainability
How are investors redefining long-term value in an era of geopolitical uncertainty and economic change? This roundtable brought together senior figures to explore why resilience is becoming a defining investment priority, how regulation can better support sustainable growth, and why the focus is shifting from disclosure to real-world implementation. Read the key insights and recommendations on how government and industry can work together to unlock investment, strengthen resilience and enhance the UK’s long-term competitiveness.
- Briefings
LCAW: Energy Security and the UK’s Sustainable Growth Agenda
As geopolitical instability and fossil fuel price volatility reshape the energy landscape, this panel discussion of the Policy Liaison Group on Sustainable Growth examined how clean, homegrown power can strengthen energy security, economic resilience and long-term growth. Participants considered the importance of market reform, strategic infrastructure investment, consumer participation and clear policy frameworks capable of accelerating electrification while attracting long-term investment.
- Briefings
Transition planning
As investors increasingly look to credible transition strategies to inform capital allocation decisions, this discussion examined how transition planning can help unlock investment, improve productivity and reinforce energy security. Participants considered the importance of clear policy signals, stronger coordination across government and industry, and effective communication of the economic opportunities associated with the transition.
- Blog
Mission transition: sustainable finance’s journey from climate ambition to credibility
The UK’s Sustainability Reporting Standards, published last week, together with transition planning, are providing long-sought-after comparability and credibility, but at a time of rising geopolitical uncertainty, clear policy trajectories are needed to encourage investment in the transition.
- Blog
The conversation continued – exploring five more claims about the energy transition
In our previous post, we tackled common misconceptions about renewable energy, from costs and reliability to environmental impacts. As the rollout of clean energy accelerates, the conversation is now shifting from “does it work?” to “where does it go?” and “what is it made of?”
- Blog
Let’s have a discussion about renewables, storage and the energy transition
The World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Risks Report report ranked misinformation and disinformation among the most significant long-term threats to society, alongside climate and nature loss. Against this backdrop, the blog explores five common claims about the energy transition and explains why many rest on incomplete or outdated assumptions.
- Briefings
ESG across aviation
As the government pursues both airport expansion and the development of greener aviation technologies, the panel examined how the sector can decarbonise while continuing to support connectivity, productivity and regional development. Participants also considered the challenges associated with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), infrastructure investment and the need for a more integrated policy framework.
- Briefings
AI and the energy transition
Against the backdrop of the government’s growth strategy and increasing demand for AI computing power, this Policy Liaison Group discussion considered the implications for energy security, grid capacity and long-term competitiveness. Participants also explored the governance challenges associated with AI deployment, including transparency, accountability and the environmental footprint of emerging technologies.
Part of College Green Group’s network of policy forums
The Policy Liaison Group on Sustainable Growth is one of several forums and campaigns across workplace wellbeing, housing, infrastructure and community regeneration run by College Green Group in Westminster.
Together, they create opportunities to connect experts with policymakers, explore common challenges and build advocacy behind robust policy recommendations.
Want to get involved?
Join a growing network of parliamentarians, investors, businesses and policy experts helping to shape discussions around growth, competitiveness and long-term resilience.
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