Why is the Government failing to lead the charge in a low carbon transition? Green economic sectors are booming across the globe in spite of the recession and in this fiercely competitive global race how can we keep the UK ahead? Should Government be promoting the most progressive businesses and encouraging innovation, or regulating those making the least effort? In our coming event we have invited government representatives to debate with business and lobbyists to answer two questions: who really controls the power when setting policy and how can business encourage this evolution? Wine, nibbles and networking will follow.

Government: William Bain MP, Select Committee for Business Innovation and Skills

Civil Service: Samantha Massey, Senior policy advisor to the Cabinet Office

Lobbyist: Ed Gill, Senior Director of strategic Communications, FTI Consultancy

Business: Alastair Mant, Head of Sustainability, GVA