Welsh public sector unlikely to meet net zero plans by 2030, say auditors

BBC Wales Tuesday 03 November 2026, 08:57 UTC 1 min read

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A watchdog has criticised the lack of progress made by organisations in tackling climate change.

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Public bodies in the UK expect higher operating costs and energy charges as a result of climate changes and the transition to lower carbon energy, but few have a good picture of the risks, according to government auditors. A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) says some public bodies expect financial impact from the risks they identified, although bodies were often not able to cost these – even approximately. "Bodies anticipate costs to arise from damage to assets and...

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