Exports

(asked on 14th June 2021) - View Source

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what plans she has to introduce a certified UK environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards scheme to label goods and services for international export.


Answered by
Greg Hands Portrait
Greg Hands
Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
This question was answered on 21st June 2021

In our outline approaches to Free Trade Agreements with the US, New Zealand, and Australia, we have committed to maintaining and protecting the UK’s world-leading environment and labour standards. We are also committed to securing provisions that will help trade in low carbon goods and services, supporting research and development in sectors such as offshore wind and smart energy systems.

We recognise the role that eco-labelling and other forms of consumer information can play in supporting positive environmental outcomes. We are currently seeking powers through the Environment Bill to establish mandatory labelling schemes, where appropriate, for products placed on the UK market, which would be subject to impact assessments and consultation.

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