Views sought on a collective approach to galvanise action on decarbonising operations across the sector by 2050.
WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme) has launched a consultation on a proposed pathway to net zero for the resources and waste industry.
The sector is an essential service provider to the economy. It collects, sorts, treats, recovers value from and safely disposes of the materials that households, businesses and public services discard. It does not control the quantity, composition or design of most of what enters the waste stream.
The Resources and Waste Sector Net Zero Transition Plan is being developed as a sector-led plan for businesses, investors and government, aligned with the Net Zero Council transition planning process. It is a shared basis for decision-making setting out what the sector can do, what depends on policy and infrastructure outside the sector, and where investment certainty is needed.
The draft Transition Plan identifies five key areas for action
- Reducing biodegradable waste sent to landfill.
- Increasing landfill methane capture.
- Diverting plastics from energy-from-waste facilities.
- Capturing fossil carbon from energy-from-waste through carbon capture and storage.
- Transitioning collection and transport fleets to zero-emission vehicles.
Delivering these changes will require significant collaboration across the sector. Your feedback will help ensure the final plan reflects operational realities, identifies barriers and opportunities, and provides a credible pathway for the sector’s transition.
Find out more about the consultation and how to respond.
The closing date for responses is Thursday 23 July 2026.
Consultation webinar
To support the consultation, WRAP is hosting a webinar at 2pm on Turesday 30 June 2026. The session will provide an overview of the draft Transition Plan, explain the consultation process and offer an opportunity to ask questions – register for the webinar now.
First published 17 June 2026
