Established under cross-party agreement in the Climate Change Act, a carbon budget sets a legally binding cap on the amount of greenhouse gases the UK can emit during a five-year period, with this budget covering 2038-42.

Far from being solely about emissions reductions, carbon budgets are central to improving people’s lives and securing the UK’s economic future. As the political consensus on climate action falters, it is vital that supporters of the UK’s climate goals are present at this debate to provide a clear, unified voice, backing political ambition and engaging with future policy design.

Authors
Annabel Rice

For more information, contact:

Annabel Rice