Welcome to the Market Transformation Programme

The Market Transformation Programme (MTP) supports the development and implementation of UK Government policy on sustainable products.

Ministerial press release "Green goods to come to the front of Britain’s shelves" and publication of Progress Report on Sustainable Products and Materials

Completed Consultation on sustainable products - product consultations supporting the Energy White Paper 2007. 

Publication of Policy Analysis and Projections 2006/08 - a snapshot of the MTP evidence base as of 31st March 2008

Information on the Framework Directive for the Eco-design of Energy-using Products (EuP) and the studies being developed for individual products.


Call for Expressions of Interest to Join Experts Register

MTP reduces the environmental impact of products across the product life cycle by:

  • Collecting information. Stock, sales, usage and resource consumption data is gathered on household and industrial products, such as televisions, fridges and electrical motors.
  • Building evidence. The information gathered is used to model how products will evolve in the market place and to estimate future environmental impacts.
  • Working with industry and other stakeholders. A common understanding is reached on how these impacts can be mitigated; action plans are agreed and the measures implemented.

MTP supports the UK Government’s strategy on Sustainable Development. In particular, MTP underpins the product policy aspect of the framework for Sustainable Consumption and Production. 

For more information on the programme and how to get involved click on About MTP.

If you are new to MTP click on New User to get up to speed with the programme.