Letters
Business Alliance call for urgent action on the transition to a Climate Neutral Europe
Brussels, 19 June 2019 President of the European Council, Heads of States and Governments of the European Union Member States, I am writing to you on behalf of the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE). We are a multi-sectoral business organisation whose...
National Energy and Climate Plans – Pledging low on energy efficiency slows down the energy transition
To: Miguel Arias Cañete, Commissioner for Climate Action & Energy Brussels, 5 June 2019 National Energy and Climate Plans Pledging low on energy efficiency slows down the energy transition Dear Commissioner, The Energy Union is putting energy efficiency at its...
Climate Action Call ahead of EU Elections and new Commission
The climate crisis is an existential threat to humanity. Climate change is already severely impacting people’s lives, particularly in the world’s most vulnerable countries, but also in Europe. Scientists say that we face a climate emergency. We need decisive action in...
Open letter from the Coalition for Higher Ambition ahead of EUCO
To: EU Heads of State and Government CC: President Juncker Commissioner Arias Cañete Brussels, 16 March 2019 We are writing to you on behalf of an alliance of European businesses, associations, investor groups, trade unions, local and regional...
Businesses call for climate-proof InvestEU, ERDF/CF and CPR regulations
To the kind attention of Ambassador Luminita Teodora Odobescu Permanent Representative of Romania to the EU Cc 27 Permanent Representatives and Deputy Permanent Representatives to the EU Brussels, 14 March 2019 Dear Ambassador Odobescu, I am writing to you on behalf...
Businesses call for prioritization of energy efficiency investments in ERDF and Cohesion Fund (CF) Regulation
To the kind attention of the Members of the REGI Committee Brussels, 14 March 2019 Dear Members of the REGI Committee, I am writing to you on behalf of the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE). EU-ASE is a multi-sectorial business organisation whose members...
Business Alliance call for urgent action on the transition to a climate neutral Europe
To the kind attention of Ms Grațiela-Leocadia Gavrilescu Vice Prime Minister, Minister of the Environment of the Government of Romania Cc ENVI Council Members of the 28 Member States of the European Union Dear Vice Prime Minister Gavrilescu, I am writing to you on...
Energy-Water nexus in the Recast of the Drinking Water Directive
I am writing to you on behalf of the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE). We are a multi-sectoral business organisation whose members operate across the 28 Member States of the European Union, with an aggregated annual turnover of €115 bn, directly employing...
Cross-sectoral alliance of businesses support strong climate-proof ERDF and Cohesion Fund to leverage the necessary private investments to deliver the Paris Agreement.
Dear Members of the REGI Committee, I am writing to you on behalf of the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE). EU-ASE is a multi-sectoral business organisation whose members operate across the 28 Member States of the European Union, with an aggregated annual...
HOTREC Sustainability Charter: Promoting the use of sustainable energy and improving Energy Efficiency in the Hospitality sector
Tourism is the third socio-economic activity in Europe and a major driver for jobs and growth. With 1.9 million businesses active in Europe providing 11.5 million jobs, hospitality is the main constituency of the tourism sector, representing 80% of the total EU...
In a fast-changing political and economic environment, 2025 was a year of continued efforts to strengthen security, stability, and competitiveness for European businesses.
Throughout the year, our work demonstrated that energy efficiency is not only essential to achieving climate goals, but also a key driver of innovation, energy independence and sustainable long-term growth across Europe.
Strong engagement with policymakers, combined with the successful organisation of the 4th European Energy Efficiency Day, highlighted the importance of collaboration and dialogue in advancing shared objectives. Partnerships across sectors and institutions remained central to delivering impact and shaping effective energy policies.
Looking ahead to 2026, we will intensify our efforts to secure the regulatory certainty that can accelerate the energy transition, while providing businesses with the investment confidence they need and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness.
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