The BEIS Secretary of State has commissioned an independent
review of the government’s approach to delivering its net zero
target, to ensure that it is pro-business and pro-growth.
Net zero review: terms of
reference
Details
Last year the government published a Net Zero Strategy,
setting out a pathway to reaching net zero greenhouse gas
emissions by 2050.
Since then, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other global
factors have fundamentally changed the economic landscape in the
UK, placing huge pressure on households and business through high
energy prices and broader inflationary pressures.
Given this changed economic context, the government has
commissioned a review into its approach to net zero to better
understand the impact of the different ways to deliver its net
zero pathway on the UK public and economy and maximise economic
opportunities of the transition. The government is committed to
reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The BEIS Secretary of State has appointed MP as review Chair.
Reporting by the end of 2022, the review will ensure that
delivering the net zero target does not place undue burdens on
businesses or consumers.
The Chair will consult widely with a diverse range of
stakeholders, including investors, industry, and experts in
different fields through a series of roundtables and direct
meetings.
We have published the Review terms of reference here.
We will launch a related call for evidence shortly.
