Biomass firms left to ‘mark their own homework’ on sustainability, committee report warns
A general view of a person holding biomass fuel
'These figures should be a wake-up call'
MINISTERS raised concerns today that biomass firms are “marking their own homework” when evaluating their own sustainability practices.
In a report on government support for biomass, the public accounts committee warned that certification schemes proving green credentials may not be adequate.
The government has granted £22 billion of support towards businesses and households using biomass fuel since 2002, with it considering it a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels if sustainably sourced.
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