The GFSB and Women in Enterprise (WIE) took part in HMGoG’s Climate Change Strategy workshop, which brought together stakeholders from across Gibraltar to discuss how the Rock can meet net zero targets. The session highlighted how future climate policy could directly impact how businesses manage costs, resources and compliance in a post-Brexit economy.

What was discussed
Key themes included transport, waste management and the built environment:

• Transport: Proposals ranged from stricter parking controls and car club incentives, to support for e-bikes and active travel – all of which could affect commuting patterns and delivery logistics.
• Waste management: Post-Brexit rises in construction waste costs were flagged, alongside a call for more support for local repair, reuse and recycling businesses. Retailers also raised the need for clearer rules around loading and unloading.
• Built environment: Attendees called for more consistency across public and private developments, flexibility in how regulations apply to different building types, and opportunities to explore innovation – including district cooling and waste-heat recovery.

Why it matters
The message from the business community was clear: climate action must be workable and cost-efficient, offering long-term resilience and new market opportunities. Government will now review workshop input, with the possibility of modelling scenarios before publishing a revised strategy. Business engagement will continue to be key.