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Hidden Voices: The CBI, corporate lobbying and sustainabilityMembership and organisation: The British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) was formedmore than 26 years ago. As the trade and professional body for the UK wind industry, it is thelargest renewable energy trade association in the UK.Policy stance: Its main focus is to promote the use of wind power in and around the UK,both onshore and offshore, acting as a lobby group to promote wind energy to Government.It also undertakes research, finds solutions to current problems, and generally acts as theforum for the UK wind industry.UK Business Council for Sustainable EnergyWeb link: www.bcse.org.ukChief Executive: David GreenChairman: John Roberts (CEO United Utilities)Membership and organisation: The UKBCSE was formally launched in January 2002.It wasset up at the suggestion of Government and leading NGOs to create a framework for highlevelpolicy engagement across the energy sector on climate change, sustainabledevelopment and the transition to the wider use of sustainable energy. The UKBCSEconsists of the Chief Executives of Centrica, EDF Energy, National Grid Transco, PowergenUK, RWE NPower, Scottish and Southern Energy, Scottish Power, and United Utilities, aswell as senior executives from Shell and BP.Policy stance: Promotes sustainable energy and renewables by providing a forum for theenergy industry, Government and stakeholders. It promotes policies and investment andhighlights technological and market innovations that deliver on sustainable energy. TheUKBCSE also plays an active part in the Climate Change negotiations.54