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Carbon offsetting in transport: a call for evidence: consultation

Call for evidence exploring:
  • options to improve the consumer understanding of the carbon emissions from their journeys
  • the role of carbon offsetting in transport
  • whether travel providers should be required to offer voluntary carbon offsets to their customers
Travel types include travel:
  • by train
  • by bus
  • by coach
  • by plane
  • by ferry
  • on holiday packages
  • on cruises
  • road transport

18 July 2019: Consultation opened

September 2019: Consultation closed 26

14 July 2021 -Government response published

Policy milestone details


Start date: 2019-7-18

Keywords: carbon offsetting

Countries: UK -

Milestone source: Link to DfT website

Milestone type: Consultation/call for evidence

Sector: Energy demand and use -

Organisation: Department for Transport

Subjects: Energy policy, Carbon emissions