UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Andrew Griffith MP as the UK’s net zero business ‘champion’.
In his role Griffith (pictured) will work closely with business secretary and COP26 president Alok Sharma to support “as many UK businesses as possible” to commit to net zero targets.
Over the next year, Griffith will play a “vital role” in harnessing the potential of British companies as they launch new products, attract new investment and create new jobs.
Sharma 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.”
Griffith said: “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.”