Last week, ADBA responded to the recent BEIS consultation on Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGR). The consultation was a call for evidence relating to carbon capture and storage (CCS), policy mechanisms to address barriers and incentivise uptake, and wider monitoring and…
It is likely that both hydrogen and biomethane will play vital roles in reaching global decarbonisation targets. Although commonly perceived as competitive fuels, hydrogen and biomethane are compatible and can be mutually beneficial: working together to reach net zero targets…
Last week ADBA attended the Environment Agency’s Biowaste Regulatory Forum. The forum covers all things biowaste and is attended by representatives from across the industry, including the EA, Defra, and other trade associations. During the meeting, the EA raised several…
The English Government has now released its latest Waste Management Plan. Reviewed every six years as required by the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, the plan provides a summary of the amount of waste produced, and the policies in…
ADBA have been in discussion with the ADCS Certification Body, Aardvark Certification Limited, and in light of the current situation regarding COVID-19, we have agreed the following: Site inspections will continue to take place, subject to a risk assessment by…
Following members feedback from direct discussions, an online survey, and members meeting that was attended by 55 people, ADBA submitted its response to Defra’s consultation. Defra’s consultations was a regulator review of the Farming Rules for Water (2018). When the…
On 25th January 2021 the Environment Agency provided a short summary to the Challenges and Choices Consultation responses. ADBA’s response to the Challenges and Choices Consultation, which was submitted on 24th September 2020 can be found here. The Challenges and…
ADQP Review Workshop As ADBA reported back in December, the Environment Agency (EA) has completed its assessment of the Anaerobic Digestate Quality Protocol (ADQP) and has determined that the QP requires revision. On Wednesday, ADBA took part in a cross-industry workshop alongside CIWM, REA, and REAL where Richard Fairweather from the EA took…
BEIS has released their response to last year’s important consultation “Non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: ensuring a sustainable scheme”, adopting several of ADBA’s key asks. The government sought to gain insight into how best to streamline the RHI for its remaining…
The New Year is well and truly underway now and there are a handful of consultations deadlines throughout January. The consultations to acknowledge and provide ADBA with feedback on are outlined below. By feeding into ADBA you have your say…