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There are also opportunities to enable businesses to invest to reduce their contribution to air...

Recommendation
There are also opportunities to enable businesses to invest to reduce their contribution to air pollution; but risks this won’t happen given the financial difficulties many face. This should be in addition to the “Best Available Techniques” process which covers industrial sites regulated under environmental permits and help the many small businesses that are not covered by these regulations. The Government should: c) review policies that rely on vehicle fleet turnover to ensure there is not a slowdown in the removal of older and more polluting vehicles; d) develop financial incentives and support to encourage businesses to invest to reduce their impact on local air quality; and e) support the development of robust standards and processes for air quality audits.
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Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 24 April 2021. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.6 yrs
Report published 11 Feb 2021