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Mapping the path to net zero

Inquiry

This committee workstream, comprising a series of related evidence sessions, is focused on the strategies for delivery of the Government’s net zero strategy. The announcement follows the Climate Change Committee’s warning that time is running out for realistic climate commitments. 

In line with its remit "to consider to what extent the policies and programmes of government departments and non­departmental public bodies contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development" and to audit their performance against targets  by Ministers, the Committee plans to examine whether the Government’s present strategies to meet its net zero targets are adequate to meet its policy ambitions.The Committee will collaborate closely with the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee in that Committee's own inquiry into Net Zero Governance, announced on 24 June 2021. The Committee also intends to work collaboratively with other departmental select committees monitoring carbon-intensive departments and their net zero strategies.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Thursday 26 August 2021.

Work news

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Climate Change Committee’s Chris Stark to discuss with MPs the impact of recent policy changes on the UK’s net zero goal
The Committee is expected to discuss the Climate Change Committee’s assessment of the impact of these policy revisions
16 November 2023
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Government reiterates to EAC its commitment to meeting net zero, but concerns remain over energy efficiency
Government reiterates to EAC its commitment to meeting net zero, but concerns remain over energy efficiency
26 October 2023
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Committee hears from Climate Change Committee and Energy Security and Net Zero Minister on Government progress adapting to climate change and reducing emissions
Environmental Audit Committee examines mapping the path to net zero
14 July 2023
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MPs hear from Grant Shapps in first evidence session as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Environmental Audit Committee take evidence on a wide-ranging session directly following the Spring Budget
9 March 2023
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How can the UK meet net zero? Climate Change Committee Chair and Chief Economist to give evidence on its recent Progress Report to Parliament
Environmental Audit Committee hears from Climate Change Committee’s Lord Deben on net zero and climate adaptation progress in a one-off session
8 July 2022
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Minister questioned on mapping the path to net zero
Environmental Audit Committee explores the outcome of the Treasury’s Net Zero Review
3 March 2022
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EAC comment: Net Zero Strategy
Philip Dunne MP reacts to the Government’s Net Zero Strategy, which has been published this afternoon
19 October 2021
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EAC to hold final session examining local government’s abilities to meet net zero
Committee will be quizzing ex-MP and former member of the EAC, Alan Simpson, and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
19 October 2021
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EAC quiz ministers on how local authorities can meet net zero
EAC continues examining the National Audit Office’s report on Net Zero and Local Government in England
17 September 2021
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How can all corners of local government in England come together to pave the way to net zero?
Environmental Audit Committee hears from local government representatives and local climate campaigners
6 September 2021
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Are local authorities equipped to reach net zero?
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is calling for written evidence submissions
26 July 2021
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Ministers questioned on mapping the path to net zero
Environmental Audit Committee examines what steps can be taken to actually achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and adapt to climate change.
16 July 2021
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Committee to monitor net zero plans across Government departments in run up to COP26 
The Environmental Audit Committee launches a new workstream focused on the Government’s net zero strategy
25 June 2021
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