- Many essential low carbon technologies are in earlier stages of development, and not yet deployed regularly at a commercial level.
- Low carbon manufacturing will also be more expensive for some sectors, leading to an increase in their costs, and therefore risking a reduction in their competitiveness.
- This creates a risk of “carbon leakage”, which could impact both our domestic and global climate goals.
Her Majesty's Government
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Her Majesty's Government disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 72 Mt CO2e (2020). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
72 Mt CO2e (2020)
2021
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Total industry emissions have more than halved over the past 30 years
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Emissions will need to reduce by at least two-thirds by 2035
📅 Medium-term
- Around 3 MtCO2 of industry emissions captured each year by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Industrial emissions will need to fall by at least 90% by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEconomic GrowthJob CreationRegional Development