Government Commercial Function – Promoting Net Zero Carbon Sustainability Construction – Guidance Note

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In 2019, the Government amended the Climate Change Act 2008 by introducing a target of at least a 100% reduction in the net UK carbon account i.e. a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, compared to 1990 levels by 2050. This created a statutory Net Zero target. This includes the intermediate targets of reducing carbon emissions by 68% by 2030, and 78% by 2035. The National Procurement Policy Statement states that tackling climate change and reducing waste is a national priority outcome that Contracting Authorities should have regard to when formulating their procurement strategy.