Environmental submissions to government

We work closely with all levels of government to ensure that the views of the UK's manufacturers are heard. Some of our most recent submissions are listed below.

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Response to Defra GHG Reporting Options Consultation

Defra consulted on whether to make Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting mandatory as part of government’s objectives for climate change as is required in the Climate Change Act 2008. 19/07/2011

EEF joint submission to the Chancellor

Submission to the Chancellor ahead of the Pre-Budget report to highlight ways in which the government can provide a stable and supportive business environment for manufacturers as the sector moves from recession to recovery. 24/11/2009

EEF responds to DEFRA Waste Framework Directive consultation

EEF has responded to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (DEFRA) first consultation on policy options to implement the revised Waste Framework Directive. 26/10/2009

EEF responds to DEFRA environmental enforcement consultation

EEF has responded to DEFRA’s Fairer and Better Environmental Enforcement (FBEE) consultation. 16/10/2009

EEF responds to DEFRA consultation on greenhouse gas reporting

EEF has responded to DEFRA’s draft guidance on how to measure and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 15/10/2009

EEF responds to consultation on Draft Order to Implement Carbon Reduction Commitment

EEF has responded to the Department for Energy and Climate Change’s consultation on Carbon Reduction Commitment. 19/06/2009

EEF responds to consultation on the definition of carbon neutrality

EEF has responded to the Department for Energy and Climate Change’s draft definition of carbon neutrality. 09/06/2009

UK Steel gives views on the shape and form of new climate change agreements

UK Steel has responded to the Department for Energy and Climate Change’s consultation on the shape and form of climate change agreements post-2012. 09/06/2009

EEF submits evidence to the EAC on carbon budgets

EEF has submitted evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into the UK ’s carbon budgets. 30/04/2009

EEF responds to Pollution Inventory consultation

EEF has responded to the Environment Agency 'Consultation on England and Wales Pollution Inventory 2009 to 2011'. 12/03/2009