Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

The complainant has requested a spreadsheet breaking down the CO2 emissions savings of policies published in the net zero strategy. DESNZ refused the request and withheld the information in reliance of EIR regulation 12(4)(e) – internal communications. The Commissioner’s decision is that the exception at EIR regulation 12(4)(e) is appropriately engaged and the balance of the public interest favours maintaining the exception. The Commissioner does not require further steps.