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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 March 2025. It was answered by Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour) on Monday, 31 March 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Ministers: Aviation

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2025 to Question 29022 on Ministers: Aviation, how that carbon offsetting is calculated; and if he will publish the contract with EDF.

Answer

Carbon offsetting is calculated by determining the total tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) emissions that need to be offset. This amount is then multiplied by the cost per tonne of CO2e for the specific offsets being purchased, such as Certified Emissions Reduction offsets. The final cost can vary based on market conditions at the time of purchase.

The Cabinet Office utilises the HMG Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6251 Energy Supply Framework with EDF to offset these emissions: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6251


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41254
Session
2024-26
Related items
Ministers: Aviation
Thursday, 13 February 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Contracts Aviation Ministers Carbon emissions EDF Group
Link
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