UK Government fails to meet water, waste and CO2 targets
March 11, 2007
Government departments are failing to meet carbon, waste and water targets, according to a report published today by the Government’s watchdog, the Sustainable Development Commission.
The report, Sustainable Development in Government 2006, assesses Government operations to help ensure that resources are managed sustainably. It finds patchy data and poor performance across most areas.
Key findings include:
15 departments have increased carbon emissions since 1999
Departments generated 14% more waste than last year
Overall, recycling has risen by 8%
Most departments are using energy less efficiently than they did in 1999
Online edition, including full report and press release can be found at http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/sdig2006
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