- Overshooting the 1.5°C target
- Difficulty in decarbonizing certain sectors (e.g., transport, buildings)
- Scaling up CO2 removal technologies
- Need for societal/behavioral change
- Challenges in retrofitting older buildings
- Scale of replacing gas boilers with heat pumps
Met Office
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 12.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 13.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 14.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2050 (UK Government target)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change