Doing Biofuels well
Biofuels have attracted a lot of publicity over the past couple of years, sparking a very public debate about their sustainability
NGOs, governments, energy companies, opinion formers and energy consumers have asked a number of searching questions. Will using land to grow biofuels make it harder to feed the growing global population? Do biofuel feedstocks contribute to water shortages or cause soil erosion and deforestation? Will their wider introduction really produce significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions?
Our position
We understand that concerns about biofuels are genuine – although not always based on a full understanding of the facts. We’re determined to play a full and constructive part in the ongoing biofuels debate.We’ve always advocated a sustainable approach to biofuels, calling for international sustainability standards to cover greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental and social impacts of biofuels.
