Intellectual Property Office: Environment Protection
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 4 February 2026 to Question 108801, what the estimated cost to the Intellectual Property Office of policies, programmes or staffing related to net zero, sustainability or green innovation objectives in each of the next five financial years.
Answered by Kanishka Narayan
We currently have a small amount of staff resource allocated to delivering our sustainability, net zero and green innovation objectives. Based on the planned continuation of this work at current levels, the estimated average annual cost over the next five years is approximately £58k.
In parallel, we are reviewing our future accommodation requirements with options under consideration including the retention of our existing IPO‑owned building or relocation to premises that meet net zero compliance standards. Full details are not yet available, and we do not anticipate any changes or associated costs on sustainability programmes for at least the next two years.
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