Industry Net Zero Plans
A range of Net Zero plans, for both the plastics and wider manufacturing industries.
Climate Change Committee (CCC) report: reaching net zero in the UK
https://www.theccc.org.uk/uk-action-on-climate-change/reaching-net-zero-in-the-uk/
This report looks at the changes needed and current progress on the UK Government's Net Zero target, following recommendations by the Climate Change Committee.
Key facts:
- UK emissions were 48% below 1990 levels in 2020. This reduction reflects the impact COVID-19 had on emissions in 2020, much of which is not expected to be permanent. The fall in emissions between 2019 and 1990 was 40%.
- The first (2008-12) and the second carbon budget (2013-17) have been met and the UK is on track to meet the third (2018-22) carbon budget, but is not on track to meet the fourth, which covers the period 2023-27 or the fifth, which covers (2028-32). Crucially, these budgets were set against the previous target of an 80% reduction in emissions by 2050. The new Net Zero target (at least 100% reduction by 2050) means that progress will need to accelerate
Climate Change Committee (CCC) report: sixth climate budget
https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/sixth-carbon-budget/
The Sixth Carbon Budget report is based on an extensive programme of analysis, consultation and consideration by the Climate Change Committee and its staff, building on the evidence published last year for the Net Zero advice.
Climate Change Committee (CCC) report: the sixth carbon budget for manufacturing and construction
This report analyses the implications of the sixth carbon budget for the manufacturing and con-struction sectors.
Industrial decarbonisation strategy, March 2021
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/
The UK Government's industrial decarbonisation strategy, published March 2021.
International Energy Agency: Roadmap for the global energy sector
https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050
This special report is the world’s first comprehensive study of how to transition to a net zero energy system by 2050 while ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies, providing universal energy access, and enabling robust economic growth.
British Retail Consortium (BRC) climate roadmap
https://brc.org.uk/climate-roadmap/
The BRC Climate Action Roadmap is the framework to guide the retail industry to net zero.
MakeUK: Green recovery & sustainable future report
https://www.makeuk.org/insights/reports
A report highlighting that manufacturers are committed to playing their part in the transition to a net-zero carbon economy.
CBI: The road to net zero
https://www.cbi.org.uk/articles/the-road-to-net-zero-an-opportunity-for-the-uk-to-lead-the-way/
A CBI report on an opportunity for the UK to lead the way in the journey to net zero.
Environmental Services Association (ESA): A net-zero greenhouse gas emissions strategy
http://www.esauk.org/what-we-say/publications
ESA released A net-zero greenhouse gas emissions strategy for the UK recycling and waste sector.
Sector-wide net zero plans
A framework for supporting delivery of net zero, innovation and growth.
Chemicals Industry Association (CIA): Accelerating Britain's net zero economy
https://www.cia.org.uk/Portals/0/Documents
Accelerating Britain’s net zero economy – The chemical’s industry: combating climate change.
Food and Drink Federation (FDF): Net zero by 2040
https://www.fdf.org.uk/fdf/news-media/press-releases
FDF launches ambition to reach net zero by 2040.
