Analysis

Briefing: Is the sector embracing plastic free repair materials to support UK’s sustainability drive?

By 2023-02-23T09:04:00

plastic, construction

Although plastic free materials are more attractive from a net zero perspective, ditching plastic in claims repairs could come at a cost for insurers and policyholders

In October 2021, the UK government outlined its ambitions to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the country by 2050.

Following this, in September 2022, it commissioned an independent report – led by member of Parliament for Kingswood Chris Skidmore – to take a temperature check of progress to date considering the onslaught of macroeconomic factors, such as the Russia-Ukraine war.

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