I’m truly disappointed by the news that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering weakening key green policies. At a time when the world is facing a climate crisis, it is disheartening to witness setbacks in the efforts to achieve net-zero emissions.

Addressing climate change and transitioning to a sustainable, low-carbon economy should be at the forefront of every nation’s agenda. The UK, with its ambitious goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, had been seen as a leader in this regard. However, these policy changes are a step in the wrong direction and send a troubling message about the Government’s commitment to combating climate change.

It’s imperative that political leaders prioritise environmental sustainability and work towards reducing carbon emissions. We cannot afford to backtrack on our commitments and jeopardise the health of our planet for future generations.

I hope that the UK government reconsiders these decisions and redoubles its efforts to enact and strengthen green policies that will help us achieve our climate goals. Our future depends on it, and any setbacks in this critical mission are indeed disappointing.

Farakh Masood, CEO, True Green Energy Group