Legally Binding Contracts & How They Affect Your Organisation

Released On 22nd Nov 2023

Legally binding targets have come into place to ultimately protect our environment, clean up our air and rivers and boost nature. These targets have been introduced following an extensive consultation as part of the Government’s commitment to leave the environment in the best possible state for the future generations in years to come. These targets will hopefully drive further action to tackle climate change, protect our landscapes, and green spaces and work on restoring natural capital.

Sitting amongst the Government’s Environment Act, are the following targets:

Halt the decline in species populations by 2030 and then increase the populations by 10% by 2042.

Restore water bodies by reducing pollution from contributing factors like sewers and mines.

Restore 70% of designated features in Marine protected areas. Having a favourable deadline of 2042.

Halve household waste by 2050.

Increase woodland areas to 16.5% of total land area by 2050.

Cut air pollution of PM2.5 – Cutting emissions by 68% by 2030 and 77% by 2035.

How could these changes affect your organisation?