STATEMENT: Net Zero Economy now a ‘Powerhouse’ for Private Investment

Commenting on the CBI Economics and ECIU report ‘The race for net zero: The UK net zero economy and the transition to a competitive future’, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) CEO James Alexander said today (June 2, 2026):

“This report makes clear that the net zero economy is a powerhouse for private investment and well-paid jobs throughout the country.

“It’s not just unlocking growth across major industries; it’s the driving force behind thousands of small and medium-sized businesses.

“The £455 billion investment pipeline is the bedrock of this transformation, with capital committed to projects sustaining vast supply chains. That’s why the government must remain focused on creating the conditions that attract this financing into the UK.

“It’s vital we fully capture the long-term contribution that the net zero economy can make to our national prosperity.”

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Notes to editors:

UKSIF’s recent membership survey showed 87% of respondents expect both global and UK-specific “investment in renewable energy projects” to increase following the start of the conflict in Iran – read here.

78% of respondents also felt global renewable energy investments were now ‘less risky’ than oil and gas following the outbreak of hostilities – read here.