Climate action must ‘significantly ramp up’ – CCC report

According to the CCC’s latest report, just one-third of emissions cuts needed to hit the 2030 target are currently covered by credible government plans. While there has been strong progress made in decarbonising the grid, the committee said action across transport, buildings, industry and agriculture now needs to be ramped up significantly. 

“The country’s 2030 emissions reduction target is at risk,” said Professor Piers Forster, interim chair of the Climate Change Committee. “The new government has an opportunity to course-correct, but it will need to be done as a matter of urgency to make up for lost time. They are off to a good start. Action needs to extend beyond electricity, with rapid progress needed on electric cars, heat pumps and tree planting.

“The transition to Net Zero can deliver investment, lower bills, and energy security. It will help the UK keep its place on the world stage. It is a way for this government to serve both the people of today and the people of tomorrow.”