Defra Ministers and officials hold regular discussions with the Department of Trade and Industry on various aspects of the greener business agenda and promoting a low carbon, low waste economy. This is reflected in the Energy White Paper and Waste Strategy which build on the Government's broader Sustainable Development Strategy.
The Secretaries of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and for Trade and Industry jointly chair the Commission on Environmental Markets and Economic Performance. The commission was established to advise the UK on the opportunity that environmental protection can present for wealth creation and employment growth.