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Recommendation 10

10 Deferred Paragraph: 78

We recommend that a clear timeframe for the introduction of mandatory whole-life carbon assessments and...

Recommendation
We recommend that a clear timeframe for the introduction of mandatory whole-life carbon assessments and ratcheting targets should be set by Government by the end of this year.
Government Response Summary
The government plans to consult on their approach to embodied carbon in 2023, and further information about this will be provided in due course.
Paragraph Reference: 78
Government Response Deferred
HM Government Deferred
We recognise calls from industry, and the Committee, to set out a clear timeframe. As described above, we plan to consult on our approach to embodied carbon in 2023. Further information about this will be provided in due course.