The ADBA Scottish Conference 2025, held at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on 26th March, brought together key players from Scotland's anaerobic digestion industry. Under the theme "Green Gas: Powering Scotland's Just Transition," the event served as a platform for the…
Understanding the SFI Situation The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) was introduced as part of the post-Brexit Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs), replacing the previous EU subsidy system. It was designed to reward farmers for environmental practices. The government had allocated…
ADBA's Vision for a Net Zero Future from Policy to Practice We were proud to participate in Low Carbon Agriculture Show that took place on 5-6 March 2025, at NAEC Stoneleigh. Our policy lead, Dr Gareth Mottram gave a presentation…
On 21st February 2025, ADBA submitted its response to the Welsh Government’s preferred policy on carbon capture, utilisation and storage consultation. We have outlined how anaerobic digestion (AD) is an important component in delivering cost-effective carbon removal while supporting Wales's…
Farmers, food producers, and processors are central to Scotland's drive towards a more sustainable future. Their role is seen as crucial to delivering food security whilst also protecting nature and tackling climate change through the principles of circular. Under plans…
On 23rd January 2025, ADBA submitted its response to UK ETS Scope Expansion: Maritime consultation. We have outlined our position on how the maritime sector's inclusion can drive decarbonisation while supporting the growth of sustainable fuels. Our response emphasises practical…
On 23rd January 2025, ADBA submitted its response to the UK ETS Scope Expansion - CCS: Non-Pipeline Transport of Carbon Dioxide consultation. We have set out our position on how non-pipeline transportation (NPT) of CO2 can best serve the UK's net-zero…
On 3 December 2024, the ADBA submitted its response to Welsh Sustainable Investment Principles Consultation. ADBA welcomed the Welsh Government's proposed Sustainable Investment Principles, recognising their alignment with AD technology’s multifaceted benefits in renewable energy generation, soil enhancement, and sustainable…
On 29 November 2024, ADBA submitted a response to DESNZ’s Electricity Infrastructure Consenting in Scotland emphasising the important role AD must play in Scotland's sustainable electricity generation future. ADBA strongly supports Scotland's proposed reforms to streamline electricity infrastructure consenting. Key…
On 20 November 2024, ADBA submitted a response to the UK government's Invest 2035 Modern Industrial Strategy consultation, emphasising the important role AD must play in Britain's sustainable industrial future. Our response highlights how AD technology already delivers significant benefits…