In its Biomass Strategy, published in August 2023, DESNZ committed to develop and consult on a common sustainability framework which could be applied to all new future biomass schemes across different sectors of the economy. This consultation has yet to be launched, although DESNZ assured us that it would happen at some point in 2025.25 The strategy also committed DESNZ to consider whether it should strengthen the land criteria in its support schemes so that 100% of woody biomass would have t...

In its Biomass Strategy, published in August 2023, DESNZ committed to develop and consult on a common sustainability framework which could be applied to all new future biomass schemes across different sectors of the economy. This consultation has yet to be launched, although DESNZ assured us that it would happen at some point in 2025.25 The strategy also committed DESNZ to consider whether it should strengthen the land criteria in its support schemes so that 100% of woody biomass would have to be sustainably sourced, rather than the 70% stipulated by the existing government support schemes.26 DESNZ and Ofgem both agree that if the threshold f Type: conclusion | Number: 12 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 1.2 The government has been actively assessing its approach to sustainability assurance as part of a commitment to continuous improvement. As part of this commitment, the government is reflecting carefully on all current evaluation and audit processes, and incorp