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First Report - Batteries for electric vehicle manufacturing
Business and Trade Committee
HC 196
Published 21 November 2023
Government response
Second Special Report - Batteries for electric vehicle manufacturing: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2023-24 · published 14 Feb 2024
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Require all batteries on the UK market to include a comprehensive battery passport.
Recommendation
A battery supply chain in the UK would enable businesses based in this country to manufacture batteries sustainably and ethically. This offers the UK a competitive advantage over other markets, especially as consumers demand higher environmental, social and governance standards. …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the opportunity for pro-growth regulation and access to battery data via certification schemes as key enablers for a circular economy. While not directly committing to requiring a 'battery passport,' it will implement a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) by 2027 and Defra will consider broader regulation for the battery ecosystem.
Department for Business and Trade
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