Progress in reducing emissions

The Climate Change Committee’s Progress in Reducing Emissions: 2026 Report to Parliament reviews the UK’s progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and assesses whether current policies and delivery plans are sufficient to meet statutory carbon budgets and longer-term climate commitments.

The report examines emissions trends across the UK economy, evaluates progress in key sectors including transport, buildings, industry, electricity, agriculture and aviation, and reviews the Government’s Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan. It also considers delivery indicators, policy implementation, household energy costs, and the UK’s progress towards future carbon budgets and international climate commitments. The report identifies where progress has been made, highlights areas requiring further action, and sets out recommendations to support future emissions reductions and policy delivery.