CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITTEE REPORT 2022

4 Jul 2022

This statutory report provides a comprehensive overview of the UK Government’s progress to date in reducing emissions. It is accompanied by a new Monitoring Framework which details the CCC’s updated approach to tracking real-world progress through a host of new indicators.

Key messages

• The UK Government now has a solid Net Zero strategy in place, but important policy gaps remain.
• Tangible progress is lagging the policy ambition. With an emissions path set for the UK and the Net Zero Strategy published, greater emphasis and focus must be placed on delivery.
• Successful delivery of changes on the ground requires active management of delivery risks. Not all policies will deliver as planned. Some may be more successful than expected, while others will fall behind.
• Action to address the rising cost of living should be aligned with Net Zero. There remains an urgent need for equivalent action to reduce demand for fossil fuels to reduce emissions and limit energy bills.

Emissions rose 4% in 2021 compared with 2020 as the economy began to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Access the report here: M:\SUSTAINABILITY\Carbon GHG\Progress-in-reducing-emissions-2022-Report-to-Parliament.pdf

For more information: 2022 Progress Report to Parliament - Climate Change Committee (theccc.org.uk)