Our new strategy 2021-24

Turning ambition into action

Find out about our priorities over the next three years.

We aim to turn UK political ambition into rapid action on the nature and climate crises and find new solutions to the big environmental challenges of our time.

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Accelerating the electric vehicle revolution

Why the UK needs a ZEV mandate

The UK must ensure carmakers help deliver on the phase out of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 and enable a rapid switch to clean vehicles.

A Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate is needed to cut emissions, save consumers money and futureproof UK industry.

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Press release: 'A more rapid UK switch to electric vehicles would save lower income car owners thousands'

Jobs for a green recovery

Levelling up through nature

The government can ensure a green recovery from the pandemic at the same time as levelling up the country by creating new green jobs.

By investing in nature, the Treasury can unlock thousands of green jobs in everything from tree planting to coastal restoration across Britain.

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Press release: 'Government urged to support creation of thousands of new green jobs in areas with greatest employment challenges'

The green light for change

What people think about environmental tax reforms

New survey shows people want the government to green the tax system to accelerate the transition to a green economy.

This gives the Treasury a clear mandate to transform the tax system through the forthcoming Net Zero Review.

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Press release 'People want the government to green the tax system, survey shows'

UK is off track for net zero, but there’s time to put it right

Since the start of 2020, we have closely monitored new government climate policy across the UK economy.

In our latest update, we reveal that, while the UK is significantly off track for reaching net zero carbon by 2050, there is still time to act.

Read our Net zero policy tracker

Press release ‘Match success in cleaning up power sector across the UK economy to stay on track for net zero’

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