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Business Update
15 October 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Minister is updating the House on the Government's response to the Committee on Climate Change's report regarding reducing UK emissions.
Action Requested
The government will publish a comprehensive net zero strategy ahead of COP26, build on existing financial commitments for climate action, and develop a new cross-government Biomass Strategy by 2022. The minister also announced an additional £160 million to increase offshore wind capacity, aligning with the updated ambition of generating 40GW through offshore wind by 2030.
Key Facts
- The UK has reduced emissions faster than any other G7 nation since 1990.
- The government committed over £3 billion to reduce emissions from UK buildings and £160 million for offshore wind capacity increase.
- A new cross-government Biomass Strategy is planned by 2022.
- The UK aims to generate 40GW through offshore wind by 2030, enough electricity to power every home in the country.
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