SGR/AESR Response to the Consultation on the UK Climate Change Programme

AESR and SGR argue for more aggressive domestic emission reductions in the UK, specifically targeting the transport sector through higher fuel duties and a renewable transport fuels obligation. They advocate for redirecting military R&D funding toward sustainable energy, implementing mandatory energy-efficiency ratings for home sales, and expanding the Emissions Trading Scheme to non-energy intensive sectors. The response emphasizes the need for a highly trained workforce for micro-CHP installation and warns against ocean-based carbon storage due to environmental risks.

• The organizations recommend that credits from Joint Implementation and the Clean Development Mechanism should not exceed 50% of a company's ETS targets, suggesting a lower limit of 30% to prioritize domestic emission reductions in industrialized nations.
• To increase funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency, the authors suggest redirecting a portion of the approximately £2.5 billion annual public funding currently allocated to military R&D.
• The response proposes a renewable transport fuels obligation of at least 5% and suggests that fuel duty should be set at a level that funds this obligation while incentivizing fuel economy.
• Regarding housing, the authors advocate for mandatory energy-efficiency ratings in all house-buyer surveys and the mandatory installation of cost-effective energy efficiency measures when existing homes are sold.
• The document strongly advises against pursuing carbon storage in the ocean due to serious environmental risks, while supporting geological carbon capture and storage provided it is independently assessed for long-term security.
• The authors suggest that the UK should expand its Emissions Trading Scheme to include non-energy intensive sectors, prioritizing those with the largest greenhouse gas contributions.
• The response highlights the need for a highly trained workforce for micro-CHP to avoid previous failures seen with technologies like condensing boilers, and suggests mandatory provision for CHP distribution pipework in major new housing schemes.

APA

Scientists for Global Responsibility (2005). SGR/AESR Response to the Consultation on the UK Climate Change Programme. https://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/uk-climate-change-strategy-sgraesr-response

Chicago

Scientists for Global Responsibility. SGR/AESR Response to the Consultation on the UK Climate Change Programme. 2005. https://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/uk-climate-change-strategy-sgraesr-response.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{scientistsforglobalresponsibility2005sgraesr, author = {{Scientists for Global Responsibility}}, title = {{SGR/AESR Response to the Consultation on the UK Climate Change Programme}}, publisher = {Scientists for Global Responsibility}, year = {2005}, month = mar, url = {https://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/uk-climate-change-strategy-sgraesr-response}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }