Emma Hardy

Position: Environment Minister

Biography and Career Highlights:

Emma Hardy has been actively involved in environmental policy-making, particularly focusing on reducing the impact of harmful substances. As an Environment Minister, she has emphasized the importance of transitioning to safer alternatives and has been instrumental in unveiling a coordinated action plan earlier this year to address PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances).

Significant Events:

One of the key initiatives under her leadership has been the government's commitment to tackling PFAS, a group of man-made chemicals that are persistent in the environment and human body. This commitment was highlighted through the comprehensive action plan that aims to phase out the use of PFAS and find safer replacements.

Modified: 2026/06/18

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