Environmental Compliance
Sutton Council is currently scrutinising Viridor's environmental compliance record at the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility.
Sutton Council raised concerns about the environmental compliance record of Viridor, operator of the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), during a council meeting in November 2025. Councillor Jillian Green questioned the appropriateness of promoting the facility given its history of environmental permit breaches, as reported to the council's Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee.
The council's scrutiny in November 2025 focused on the facility's environmental impact and its alignment with the council's climate objectives. This discussion highlights ongoing questions regarding adherence to environmental regulations and standards for emissions and waste management at the Beddington ERF.
Key facts
- Sutton Council raised concerns about Viridor's environmental compliance record. Source
- The concerns were raised during a council meeting in November 2025. Source
- The concerns relate to the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). Source
- Councillor Jillian Green questioned promoting the facility due to its history of environmental permit breaches. Source
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