Transitioning the UK economy to net zero by 2050 is a huge but
necessary task. In fact, the scientific community is of the view
that net zero must be achieved much earlier than 2050 if the world
is to avoid catastrophic climate breakdown. At this moment in time,
all parts of the UK government have been aiming to support the
transition to net zero, including through its competition law
policy and enforcement.1 What the incoming conservative
Prime Minister and refreshed cabinet may herald in terms of
environmental policy and targets is, however, not yet clear and,
more importantly, how this will impact Government departments and
key agencies.
Certainly, sustainability is a strategic priority for the CMA,
which means that it continues to prioritise cases to ensure
business practices do not impede the successful transition to a low
carbon economy. This article looks first at the work to date of the
UK's CMA in the realm of sustainability, and secondly provides
an
