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Written question asked by Gordon Henderson (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. It was answered by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Monday, 13 May 2024 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government Departments: Procurement

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which Government departments plan to make it a requirement in their procurement processes that potential suppliers meet net zero targets in their global operations by (a) 2045 and (b) 2050.

Answer

Since October 2021, all Central Government Departments, their ALBs and Non-Departmental Public Bodies have required suppliers bidding for relevant major public procurements (of £5m or more) to commit their UK operations to achieving Net Zero by 2050. This aligns with the UK’s own legally binding Net Zero target.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24661
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Government departments Procurement Carbon emissions
Link
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