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Local Government: Carbon Emissions

Asked by Melanie OnnLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 16 May 2025UIN 50848

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what guidance he has issued to local authorities on reporting requirements for net zero targets.

Answered by Kerry McCarthy

The Government recognises the important role of local places in driving action to support net zero targets. Whilst we do not require Local Government to report on their net zero work, we run a Local Net Zero Delivery Group to discuss key net zero policy and delivery issues - this helps to inform our understanding of net zero action and share best practice at the local level.

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