Biofuels: Sustainable Development
2026-06-23 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 12954 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to align future biomass sustainability criteria with the land-use, land-use change and forestry requirements set out in the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Answer
The Government has consulted on proposals to develop a Common Biomass Sustainability Framework and is analysing responses received. As stated in the consultation (p18), the sustainability criteria used by other countries and regions will be one of our con...