Our latest 600-page assessment of UK progress to reduce emissions is out today. Read the report, take a look at our new monitoring framework and flick through 300+ detailed recommendations. But first, let us take you through some of our key messages 🧵👇
This report marks a step change for the CCC, as we increase our focus on tangible delivery of Net Zero across the economy. Using our new monitoring framework, we will be tracking progress against the Net Zero Strategy with new indicators against a model of change for each sector.
The Net Zero Strategy is commendable in its ambition, but there are still many important gaps, notably in land use and on increasing the energy efficiency of buildings. Importantly, policies are not yet fully in place to drive the delivery programme required.
Where policies are in place, the focus must be on delivery. Despite encouraging signs in areas such as electric vehicles and renewable electricity, we are not seeing the necessary progress across a wide range of areas.
Delivery also brings risks which must be actively managed. The UK's strategy is not fully credible until the Government puts contingency plans in place. Not all policies will deliver as planned, some may be more successful, others will fall behind.
Action to tackle the rising cost of living should be aligned with #NetZero. Steps to reduce demand for fossil fuels (through improved energy efficiency, for example) have not yet been taken but can help to cut emissions and limit energy bills.
The Net Zero Strategy contained warm words on the cross-cutting enablers of the transition (e.g. public engagement, skills) but there has been little progress. A proactive approach is needed to realise and demonstrate the benefits and opportunities.
The UK hosted a successful #COP26 last year, strengthening long-term global ambition and introducing new mechanisms to support delivery. As an international climate leader, it is vital the UK maintains its progress and takes effective action at home.
The next year presents opportunities to complete the UK’s policy framework under the Net Zero Strategy and combine action on #climatechange with efforts to improve energy affordability. The UK must seize these opportunities and demonstrate global leadership.
Our new report provides a set of priority (and 300+ detailed) recommendations to support the Net Zero transition. You can find these, our new monitoring framework and newly published supporting research on our website - bit.ly/3HZcIJS
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