Net zero is an all-encompassing challenge that will affect every part of government. It will not be achieved if it is not sufficiently prioritised when departments make decisions that could impact on greenhouse gas emissions.18 We asked whether other departmental priorities, such as building enough homes, could supersede net zero and if the Department had the power to overrule these decisions in favour of net zero. We also asked how net zero was being prioritised in decisions like the grantin...

Net zero is an all-encompassing challenge that will affect every part of government. It will not be achieved if it is not sufficiently prioritised when departments make decisions that could impact on greenhouse gas emissions.18 We asked whether other departmental priorities, such as building enough homes, could supersede net zero and if the Department had the power to overrule these decisions in favour of net zero. We also asked how net zero was being prioritised in decisions like the granting of North Sea oil and gas licences, which could send the wrong message to the public about Government’s commitment to net zero. The Department explained Type: conclusion | Number: 11 | Response status: under_consideration