§ Paul HolmesTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what targets he has on improving energy efficiency in(a) his Department and (b) agencies sponsored by his Department; what steps he is taking to achieve these targets; and if he will make a statement. [119125]
§ Maria EagleThe Department, including its Executive Agencies, is covered by the interim, cross-Government target of a 1 per cent per annum reduction in (weather corrected) CO2 emissions. A dedicated Energy Manager is based within the Sustainable Development Team, who works closely with Estates Partners to achieve this target. A number of projects are under way to install energy efficiency measures across a range of buildings on the Estate. In addition, the Sustainable Development Team undertake regular campaigns to highlight to staff the important contribution that they make to achieving this target.