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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2026. It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Insolvency Service: Climate Change

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111867, whether he will make an assessment of the level of compliance by the Insolvency Service with Net Zero, sustainability and climate related disclosure requirements, including adherence to the Taskforce on Climate related Financial Disclosures guidance and the Greening Government Commitments.

Answer

The Insolvency Service’s Annual Report and Accounts have included Greening Government Commitments disclosures since 2012 and, more recently the Taskforce on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). These are requirements are set out in HMT’s Financial Reporting Manual.

The Annual Report and Accounts are also subject to external audit by National Audit Office, whose work includes an assessment of compliance with TCFD and Greening disclosures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
113345
Session
2024-26
Related items
Insolvency Service: Climate Change
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Climate change Insolvency Service
Link
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