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Transport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Asked by Alex MayerLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 28 November 2024UIN 15315

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Prime Minister's National Statement at COP29 on 12 November 2024, whether she plans to revise her Department’s emission target following the Government's announcement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81% on 1990 levels by 2035.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The UK’s ambitious and credible Nationally Determined Contribution target for 2035 is consistent with the effort required to deliver the existing Sixth Carbon Budget (2033-37). The Department is committed to delivering greener transport and supporting accelerating to net zero as part of the Government’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower.

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