On Thursday 26 June, Centre for London and Sustainable Ventures brought together more than 100 of the brightest minds in clean tech and climate policy to discuss ‘Decarbonising London and Unlocking Green Growth for Net Zero by 2030’ at the County Hall Hub, as part of a groundbreaking event series during London Climate Action Week 2025.
Over the last few years, we’ve seen some progress tackling London’s environmental challenges. Emissions have halved, air quality has improved, the city is less congested and is one of the greenest in the world. However, many of the challenges have persisted and deepened. Toxic air contributes to 4,000 premature deaths a year. Extreme heat and flooding due to the climate crisis pose lethal risks to the city.
With Sustainable Venture’s ecosystem of over 850+ climate startups and Centre for London’s unique position as the capital’s only independent think tank, this was a rare chance to be in the room with the people shaping the future of climate innovation in the capital – from investors and entrepreneurs to policymakers and industry leaders.
Discussion points
- What is needed to unlock green growth from London’s climate tech community to achieve Net Zero by 2030?
- What needs to happen now to make sure we’re on track to achieving London’s ambitious 2030 targets?
- How can London attract the green skills needed to realise London’s Growth Plan?
- What interventions are needed to boost productivity to develop the city sustainably?
Speakers
- Chair: Antonia Jennings, CEO of Centre for London
- Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth
- Dr Afsheen Kabir Rashid (Hon) MBE, Chief Executive & Co-Founder of Repowering London
- Pru Ashby, Head of Sustainability, London & Partners
- Hannah Jameson, Programme Director: Climate Change, London Councils
