Current Consultations and Enquiries
CIWM likes to respond, as best it can, to all consultations - therefore input from members is vital. If you would like to submit a response to any consultation below please send your comments to the Policy and Technical Team at least one week before the closing date of the consultation.
New consultations and closing date reminders are always posted on the Member Newsletter (previously known as News Online and is the weekly Technical Newsletter exclusive to CIWM members), this page shows the list of consolidated UK wide consultations that CIWM are aware of, however, CIWM will not necessarily be responding to every consultation in this list.
Responses to past consultations can be viewed using the links in the box on the right of this page. If you require any further information please contact the Technical Team.
Current consultations awaiting response:
Scottish Government Climate Change Plan 2026 - 2040 - Draft for consultation - due 29 January
This draft Climate Change Plan includes the policies and proposals that Scotland needs to end our contribution to increasing global emissions and deliver real benefits for people across Scotland.
Scottish Government Duty of care: code of practice for managing controlled waste - due 5 February
Scottish Government are consulting on a proposed update to the existing Duty of Care Code of Practice for managing controlled waste. This includes a requirement for holders of waste to separate and collect plastic films from 31 March 2027.
DESNZ consultation on Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): Ensuring fair access to CO2 infrastructure - due 6 February
This consultation reviews the Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 to assess their effectiveness. It is part of a wider effort to progress areas that could help the UK transition to a self-sustaining carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) market.