Biowaste-to-energy sector urges government to deliver net zero policy backing Share There are currently anaerobic digestion plants in operation in the UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association touts potential to create 60,000 jobs and slash UK emissions in support of the net zero goals The UK biowaste-to-energy sector has pledged to make the "greatest possible contribution" towards achieving the nation's net zero targets, claiming anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas alone have the potential to slash the country's overall greenhouse gas emissions by as much as six per cent by 2030. The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) on Friday unveiled its 'UK AD and Biogas Industry Climate Declaration', which has been sent to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and has been signed by 48 companies working in the sector.