In its latest report to the UK Government, The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published its annual progress in reducing UK emissions. The CCC outlines key recommendations to keep the UK on track for its climate goals.
The assessment covers all areas of the UK’s progress towards net zero, including reducing carbon emissions from buildings, electricity supply, transport and industry.
The latest report found that government policies to reduce emissions have improved since it was elected. With more action, the UK can reach its climate targets and improve energy security for homes and businesses across the UK.
To take more action around homes, people need to be properly supported and incentivised to move away from polluting and expensive gas. This issue is set to be heightened once again by recent international developments impacting the price of the gas we’re using in our homes today.
Stew Horne, group head of sector intelligence and external affairs
Stew Horne, our group head of sector intelligence and external affairs, said:
“It’s great to see the progress the UK Government has made to reduce carbon emissions to date. The latest recommendations from its climate advisors are essential to meet the fast-approaching 2030 climate targets.
“To take more action around homes, people need to be properly supported and incentivised to move away from polluting and expensive gas. This issue is set to be heightened once again by recent international developments impacting the price of the gas we’re using in our homes today.
“The policies already in place to scale up the rollout of heat pumps are a good start. These include the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and the recent removal of planning barriers. However, we need to see a significant uplift in the numbers of heat pumps being installed.
“For this to happen, the CCC rightly highlights the need for the upcoming Warm Homes Plan to better incentivise people and the supply chain by providing confidence and certainty.
“We’re specifically calling for the UK Government to set up a national retrofit advice service in England to provide households with tailored advice, giving them the confidence to act. This must be accompanied by policies to reduce the high upfront and running costs of heat pumps to drive uptake.
“Following the update that the Warm Homes Plan will be published later than expected this autumn, it’s crucial that it takes these recommendations into account without further delay. This year must be the turning point needed to get on track to an energy secure net zero future that benefits us all – the UK Government will need to be bold to achieve it. ”
The CCC is an independent body, established under the Climate Change Act 2008, that advises the UK Government on emissions targets.
Each year, it reports to Parliament on how well the UK performed over the previous 12 months on reducing its carbon emissions. It also reports on how well the nation is preparing for and adapting to the impact of climate change.
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Last updated: 25 June 2025