DESNZ consults on policy framework for low carbon industrial products
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a consultation, seeking views on policy options to grow the market for low carbon industrial products, with an initial focus on the steel, cement and concrete sectors. The proposed framework aims to provide buyers, including public bodies with substantial purchasing power—with the necessary guidance, tools and levers to identify and compare products based on their carbon content, supporting more informed and sustainable purchasing decisions. The consultation addresses three key issues: (1) how to measure, report and verify product emissions (through an Emissions Evaluation and Reporting Framework (EERF)); (2) how to define a low carbon product (through product classifications); and (3) how to promote the use of this information in greener procurement. It also explores potential future policies beyond the proposed framework, such as eco-labelling and mandatory product standards. The consultation closes on 15 September 2025.