The United Kingdom (UK) has made significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) and developing necessary infrastructure, such as charging stations. With the government’s strong commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the UK has emphasised reducing its reliance on fossil fuels, particularly in the transportation sector. The following Climate Scorecard Post analyses the use...
Name: Steve Kenzie Current Title: Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network UKProfessional and Social Background Steve Kenzie has been at the forefront of corporate sustainability since 2007, managing the Secretariat of the UN Global Compact Network UK. In this role, Steve has connected UK companies and organizations in a global movement dedicated to advancing corporate...
Technological innovation is vital in addressing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting cleaner energy sources. In the United Kingdom, offshore wind energy technology stands out as a groundbreaking solution that has significantly advanced efforts to mitigate climate change. This Post explores the specifics of this technology, its impact on emissions reduction, cost...
In the United Kingdom, as in many countries, specific groups of citizens resist acknowledging climate change or adopting renewable energy. This essay explores these groups’ characteristics, the forms of resistance they engage in, the reasons for their reluctance, and the strategies that have been implemented or could be implemented to address this issue. By understanding...
Forests are essential in mitigating climate change by acting as carbon sinks, supporting biodiversity, and regulating local climates. In the United Kingdom, forests significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote biodiversity, and improve air and water quality. This Report explores forest coverage in the UK, the composition of trees and their carbon sequestration potential, the impact...
The NDC Partnership is a network of over 120 countries, facilitated by UNFCCC, that is dedicated to helping each other strengthen their Paris Agreement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Pledges. The Partnership has just released Version 3.0 of the NDC Navigator, an interactive tool that supports the development of updated country NDCs to be submitted in...
The average percentage of the UK’s energy from renewables increased from 10.7% in 2014 to 40.6% in 2024, while the percentage of the UK’s energy from fossil fuels declined. Energy is the backbone of the UK’s economy; sectors relying on energy include industrial, residential, transportation, agriculture, commercial, services, and others. Energy sources to supply these...
The UK Meteorological Office annually publishes a report called “UK State of the Climate” using data records from the land weather station network and the HadUK-Grid dataset. These reports compare annual weather and climate data to the recorded historical averages to find out and record changes in the climate. These reports have shown that since 1884,...
The Climate Coalition (TCC) is the UK’s largest NGO dedicated to action against climate change. The charity operates throughout England and Wales. It has three main pillars of action: providing advocacy/advice/information, sponsoring/undertaking research, and acting as an umbrella/resource body. The Climate Coalition is the operating name of the registered charity The Climate Movement. Along with its sister...
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) replaced the UK’s participation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) on 1 January 2021. Phase 1 runs between 2021 – 2025 and 2 from 2026 – 2030. The initial cap for the UK ETS in 2021 was 156 million allowances (covering only a quarter of UK...
