Video update from Mike Burrell – 16 March

SBC Executive Director Mike Burrell gives his next video update outlining the programme of climate work for the year ahead. He touches on our freight and EV work, as well as the latest update on our 2023 advocacy work and the upcoming Climate Change Commission consultation on ERP2. Mike also looks ahead to this year’s COP28 in Dubai, and calls for expressions of interest from businesses hoping to attend.

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