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Reducing the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050
The Issue
IssueThe 2008 Climate Change Act established the world’s first legally binding climate change target. We aim to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% (from the 1990 baseline) by 2050.

We are trying to achieve this reduction through action at home and abroad. Moving to a more energy efficient, low-carbon economy will help us meet this target. It will also help the UK become less reliant on imported fossil fuels and less exposed to higher energy prices in the future.

Action
ActionsSetting national policy and strategyTo make sure that UK government policies contribute effectively to our greenhouse gas reduction targets, we’re:

setting carbon budgets to limit the amount of greenhouse gases the UK is allowed to emit over a specified time
using statistics on greenhouse gas emissions and further evidence, analysis and research to inform energy and climate change policy
using the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) to deliver a significant proportion of the UK’s carbon emission reductions between 2013 and 2020
using a set of values for carbon to make sure project and policy appraisals account for their climate change impacts
using the 2050 Calculator to let policy makers and the public explore the different options for meeting the 2050 emissions reduction targets
Reducing the demand for energy and helping people and businesses to use energy more efficientlyWe can achieve significant reductions in the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions if businesses, the public sector and households reduce their demand for energy. We’re:

reducing demand for energy with smart meters , Solar and other energy-efficient measures for industry, businesses and the public sector
reducing emissions by improving the energy efficiency of properties through the Green Deal
providing incentives for public and private sector organisations to take up more energy-efficient technologies and practices through the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions from transport
reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture
Investing in low-carbon technologiesLow-carbon technologies will make an important contribution to our greenhouse gas reduction targets. We’re:

taking action to increase the use of low-carbon technologies and creating an industry for carbon capture and storage
reducing emissions from the power sector and encouraging investment in low-carbon technologies by reforming the UK’s electricity market
providing over £200 million of funding for innovation in low-carbon technologies from 2011 to 2015