June 2009

Hosted by the D.E.C.C. the BLA have participated in all meetings of Working Groups 1 to 4. 
WG1 (Target Setting) and WG2 (Carbon Trading are responsible for CCA’s and CRC and the interaction between policy instruments.  The last meeting examined the pros and cons of Targets and mechanisms, Carbon Savings and the benefits of thresholds and rules.  WG3 (links to EU ETS) is proposed to change its focus to permitting, monitoring, reporting, verification and accreditation, together with WG 7. 
WG4 (other issues) is focused on Auctioning, International matters including J1/CDM, linking schemes and financial regulation, instruments and accounting.

ENDS

Notes to Editors

For more information please contact Gwil Neal by tel: 0207 9638000 or e-mail neal@mineralproducts.org

The BLA is a constituent body of the Mineral Products Association Ltd., the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt and ready-mix concrete industries. The BLA represents the interests of six member companies, responsible for producing more than 95% of the lime sold in the UK. The BLA members are Hanson, Lhoist UK Ltd, Singleton Birch, Steetley Dolomite Ltd, Tarmac Buxton Lime & Cement UK and Totternhoe Lime and Stone Company Ltd.