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The UK will announce plans to commit by law to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035

In line with the recommendation from the independent Climate Change Committee, the UK’s Sixth Carbon Budget will set in law the commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 78% by 2035

The UK government is to set in law the world’s most ambitious climate change target, cutting emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels.

This is in line with the most recent recommendation from the Climate Change Committee, and will be part of the Sixth Carbon Budget to be announced in the run up to COP26 – becoming enshrined in law by the end of June 2021.

The budget will limit the volume of greenhouse gases emitted over a five-year period from 2033-2037, taking the UK more than three-quarters of the way to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

“We want to continue to raise the bar on tackling climate change, and that’s why we’re setting the most ambitious target to cut emissions in the world.
“The UK will be home to pioneering businesses, new technologies and green innovation as we make progress to net zero emissions, laying the foundations for decades of economic growth in a way that creates thousands of jobs.
“We want to see world leaders follow our lead and match our ambition in the run-up to the crucial climate summit Cop26, as we will only build back greener and protect our planet if we come together to take action.”
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister

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