Alok Sharma is a British Conservative politician and former UK Cabinet minister, best known for his role as President of COP26, the 2021 United Nations climate change conference in Glasgow. Serving as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy prior to that, Sharma was responsible for policy areas that directly affected the UK economy, corporate governance, energy markets, and climate-related reporting obligations.

Coverage includes his leadership at COP26, contributions to UK net zero policy, and engagement with business leaders on decarbonisation, ESG standards, and sustainable finance. Editorial reporting also examines his influence on corporate climate disclosures, green investment incentives, and government–private sector collaboration on energy transition.