To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on measures to achieve net zero targets in the last five years.
Answered on
17 January 2025
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is fully committed to contributing to the UK achieving its legal commitment to be Net Zero by 2050. Between Financial Year 1209-20 and Financial Year 2023-24, the MOD has reduced its overall emissions from 3,650,000 tCO2e to 3,012,000 tCO2e.
Defence spending is investing in building our warfighting capability and to enhance operational advantage and resilience to protect our values and interests. Benefits of decarbonisation are a positive spillover and are not differentiated from this investment. For example, trials integrating alternative fuel sources and renewable energy technology can further unlock an ability to operate for longer periods without resupply and at greater reach across a dispersed battlefield.
A more detailed breakdown of Defence energy use and associated carbon emissions can be found in the MOD Annual Report and Accounts Annex D.