Environmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL]

This bill requires major UK public bodies to legally contribute to environmental and climate targets under existing legislation. It creates a statutory duty on 40+ organisations to take reasonable steps toward these goals.

A Bill to make provision for a statutory objective requiring public bodies to contribute to delivery of targets set under the Environment Act 2021 and Climate Change Act 2008; to place a duty on public bodies to meet this objective in the exercise of their functions; and for connected purposes.

Status: In Progress

Current House: Lords

Stage: Committee stage

Environmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL]

This bill requires major UK public bodies to legally contribute to environmental and climate targets under existing legislation. It creates a statutory duty on 40+ organisations to take reasonable steps toward these goals.

A Bill to make provision for a statutory objective requiring public bodies to contribute to delivery of targets set under the Environment Act 2021 and Climate Change Act 2008; to place a duty on public bodies to meet this objective in the exercise of their functions; and for connected purposes.

Status: In Progress

Current House: Lords

Stage: Committee stage