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27 Feb 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Common Biomass Sustainability Framework Consultation — consultation closed

Common Biomass Sustainability Framework Consultation A consultation on proposals for developing a cross-sector biomass sustainability framework to enable greater consistency across sectors and strengthen criteria in line with latest evidence.

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27 Feb 2026 | Consultation (closed) linked

consultation closed

We're seeking views on a common biomass sustainability framework to strengthen existing biomass criteria and ensure greater consistency across sectors.

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2 Dec 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Common Biomass Sustainability Framework Consultation — consultation opened

Common Biomass Sustainability Framework Consultation A consultation on proposals for developing a cross-sector biomass sustainability framework to enable greater consistency across sectors and strengthen criteria in line with latest evidence.

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2 Dec 2025 | Consultation (closed) linked

consultation opened

We're seeking views on a common biomass sustainability framework to strengthen existing biomass criteria and ensure greater consistency across sectors.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Common biomass sustainability framework: consul… (129pp)

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10 Feb 2025 | Consultation (open) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Transitional support mechanism for large-scale biomass generators: consultation document (HTML)

In response to: Transitional support mechanism for large-scale biomass electricity generators

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25 Apr 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Call for Evidence: Future Policy Framework for Biomethane Production — consultation closed

Please refer to Annex B in the Call for Evidence for guidance on how to respond to questions Respondents are not required to answer all questions. For questions you do not wish to respond to, please state “No response”. Read …

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29 Feb 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Call for Evidence: Future Policy Framework for Biomethane Production — consultation opened

Please refer to Annex B in the Call for Evidence for guidance on how to respond to questions Respondents are not required to answer all questions. For questions you do not wish to respond to, please state “No response”. Read …

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10 Aug 2023 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Biomass strategy 2023 (accessible webpage)

In response to: Biomass Strategy 2023

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10 Aug 2023 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Biomass Strategy 2023

This strategy sets out the role sustainable biomass can play in reaching net zero, what government is doing to enable that objective, and where further action is needed.

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4 Nov 2021 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Biomass policy statement: a strategic view on the role of sustainable biomass for net zero

This document sets out the strategic aims for the role of biomass across the economy in the short, medium and long term to deliver towards net zero.

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15 Jun 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

The Role of Biomass in Achieving Net Zero - Call for Evidence — consultation closed

We are seeking evidence from a range of stakeholders on how sustainable biomass should be sourced and used to best support the UK's Net Zero target. The information gathered will be used to support the development of the upcoming Biomass …

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20 Apr 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

The Role of Biomass in Achieving Net Zero - Call for Evidence — consultation opened

We are seeking evidence from a range of stakeholders on how sustainable biomass should be sourced and used to best support the UK's Net Zero target. The information gathered will be used to support the development of the upcoming Biomass …

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26 Jun 2009 | Bill stage linked

Illegally Logged Timber (Prohibition of Sale) Bill

Second Reading 13:42:00 Mr. Andrew Dismore (Hendon) (Lab): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The Bill is interesting. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Brent, North (Barry Gardiner), who …

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16 Jun 2009 | Bill Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Illegally Logged Timber (Prohibition Of Sale) Bill — Bill as introduced

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↓ Bill as introduced