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Written question asked by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 1 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Monday, 11 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Carbon Emissions: Executive Agencies and Local Government

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information her Department holds on emissions reductions across (a) local authorities and (b) government agencies.

Answer

The UK local and regional greenhouse gas emissions national statistics, 2005 to 2021 set out emissions data at the local authority level.

The Greening Government Commitments (GGCs) set out actions to reduce the environmental impact of the Government’s estate and operations, which includes mitigating climate change. In financial year 2020/21, the government reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 57% from the baseline year of 2009/10, exceeding the 43% target. This follows a 50% reduction from the baseline year in financial year 2019/20. For financial year 2020/21, it is estimated that this reduction in energy use represented a saving of £182 million, had energy consumption remained at the same level as the baseline year.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
196431
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Executive agencies Local government Carbon emissions
Link
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