The Prime Minister has appointed as the UK’s Net Zero Business Champion to support
the country’s business community to make credible plans to net
zero by 2050 or earlier and showcase the UK’s place as a global
leader in tackling climate change.
With the UK committed to build back greener from the coronavirus
pandemic and with only one year to go until the COP26
summit is held in Glasgow, the role of the Net Zero Business
Champion has never been more crucial.
In his new role Mr Griffith will work closely with Business
Secretary and COP26
President to support as many UK businesses as possible to commit
to net zero targets.
Over the next year, Mr Griffith will play a vital role in
harnessing the potential of British firms as they launch new
products, attract new investment and create new jobs.
Business and Energy Secretary and COP26
President said:
I am very pleased to welcome Andrew Griffith today as our UK
Net Zero Business Champion. His wealth of experience in
business will be invaluable in supporting companies to embrace
the opportunities of the green industrial revolution.
I look forward to working with Andrew in our efforts to achieve
net zero emissions by 2050 and build back greener from the
coronavirus pandemic.
UK Net Zero Business Champion, Andrew Griffith said:
I am delighted to have been appointed as the UK’s Net Zero
Business Champion. Business has a central role to play in
making a successful transition to a low carbon economy.
Our global leadership on climate change can open up new large
and attractive sectors in the world economy in which British
businesses will be well placed to succeed.
Today’s announcement follows last week’s appointment
of
as the UK’s International Champion on Adaptation and Resilience
for the COP26
Presidency.
Notes to editors
Andrew Griffith served as the Prime Minister’s Chief Business
Adviser between July and December 2019. He was elected the Member
of Parliament (MP) for Arundel and South Downs at the 2019
general election and is a member of the House of Commons Science
& Technology Select Committee, excusing himself from
BEIS
related matters.
Mr Griffith served on Sky Group plc’s Board of Directors from
2008-19 as Chief Operating Officer and previously Chief Financial
Officer. Throughout his tenure at Sky, the company was a leader
in taking action on climate and the environment attaining carbon
neutral status back in 2006. He is also a former Senior
Independent Non-Executive Director of Just Eat plc.
Andrew Griffith studied Law at Nottingham University and is a
qualified chartered accountant.
