House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Independent review into Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs)
23 October 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Proposed by Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government has published an independent review into Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs).
- The review provides recommendations to help the UK meet its net zero targets.
- The Government will consider the report's findings as part of its clean energy superpower mission.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the publication of an independent review into Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs) and its recommendations to assist the UK in meeting net zero targets.
Action requested
The Government welcomes the report's findings and will consider the recommendations as part of their clean energy superpower mission, which aims to tackle climate change, boost energy security, protect households from price spikes, and create skilled jobs. No specific new action is proposed beyond considering the review's recommendations.
Key facts
- The independent Review into Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs) was commissioned in February.
- Dr Alan Whitehead CBE was appointed as the independent Chair of the review.
- The review engaged with industry and stakeholders through a call for evidence, roundtables, and parliamentary meetings.