Environment
Greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, air quality, and sea level rise — tracking the UK's progress towards net zero.
Greenhouse gas emissions
343 MtCO₂e
-4.2% vs 2023
As of 2024
DESNZ ↗
G7 avg: 1311
Renewable electricity share
52 %
+8.2pp vs 2023
As of 2024
DESNZ ↗
G7 avg: 43
Fine particulate pollution (PM2.5)
7.2 µg/m³
-4.0% vs 2023
As of 2024
DEFRA ↗
All environment indicators
| Indicator | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emissions | 343 MtCO₂e | -4.2% |
| Renewable electricity share | 52 % | +8.2pp |
| Fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) | 7.2 µg/m³ | -4.0% |
| Sea level rise (UK) | 142 mm | +14.5% |