Our latest analysis shows that energy losses could be halved by 2050 in a Net Zero system. Why? Because low-carbon technologies like EVs and heat pumps are more efficient, meaning they require less energy to meet the same level of demand. ⚡ Read here: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

Our CEO Emma Pinchbeck spoke to The Telegraph this weekend about the current energy crisis⚡ We need to spend a lot more time thinking about demand. That is the more straightforward way to help make the UK resilient to future price shocks.

📢 We’re thrilled to share three new appointments to the Committee announced today by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Devolved Governments. Professor Laura Diaz Anadon, Emily Norton and Professor Andrew Jordan 👋 www.theccc.org.uk/2026/03/17/n...

Today we have published new analysis building on the Committee's advice on the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget. Our conclusions about the cost of decarbonising the UK and impacts on energy security were tested against different scenarios ⬇️ Read the full report here: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

This morning our CEO Emma Pinchbeck and Head of Net Zero Dr Emily Nurse gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on the Scottish Government’s Draft Climate Change Plan (CCP). Watch here: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/net-...

Our latest assessment of Scotland’s progress in reducing emissions is now live 📣 Read the full report here: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

Some dates for your diary - our next statutory publications 📅 A huge amount of analysis has gone into these and we look forward to sharing them with you soon.

Chair of the CCC Nigel Topping and CEO Emma Pinchbeck are kicking off the year by giving evidence about our Seventh Carbon Budget advice to the Environmental Audit Committee on Wednesday. See how our advice on where emissions reduction should happen has evolved over time and key things to know 👇

For his incredible contribution to tackling climate change, Committee member Professor Piers Forster has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours 2026 🏆 Read our statement: www.theccc.org.uk/2025/12/30/p...

Congratulations to Professor Piers Forster who has been reappointed to the Committee. Professor Corinne Le Quere’s term as a member of the Committee has also been extended by up to six months. www.theccc.org.uk/2025/11/28/p...

It's good news that the Government are taking the impacts of climate change seriously and have sought our advice to strengthen adaptation objectives. Read the letter published today from Baroness Brown, Chair of the Adaptation Committee, to Emma Hardy MP 👇 www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

💚 “Nature is one of our best tools to fight climate breakdown.” – Dr Gemma Harper, @jncc-ceo.bsky.social Yesterday marked a historic moment for UK climate & nature policy 🧵 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/news/jncc-an... @marycreagh.bsky.social, @hdavidcooper.bsky.social, @katiewhitemp.bsky.social.

We're thrilled to share two new appointments to the Adaptation Committee announced today by Defra and the Devolved Governments. Dr Michael Keil and Ian Dickie will join the Adaptation Committee from January, with specialisms in water and biodiversity finance. www.theccc.org.uk/2025/10/09/n...

Weakening net zero policy ‘will spook investors’, warns UK’s climate adviser Nigel Topping @thecccuk.bsky.social said there was “robust evidence” the UK would benefit economically from strong climate policy #climatecrisis Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Topping CMG the new Chair of the Committee from 23 July. Read the announcement here ⬇️ www.theccc.org.uk/2025/07/22/n...

New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING with Emma Pinchbeck, head of @thecccuk.bsky.social on all things climate crisis and net zero alastaircampbell.org/2025/07/142-...

We have published our advice on the Seventh Carbon Budget. It is in line with previous Government commitments – the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Carbon Budgets, international commitments, and the Net Zero commitment in 2050.

The UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget level should be set at 535 MtCO2e, an 87% reduction against 1990 levels. This country has a prosperous and secure future ahead. The fossil fuel age is over – it’s time to electrify the United Kingdom. www.theccc.org.uk/2025/02/26/e...

The Committee and secretariat congratulate @chrisstark.bsky.social on being awarded a CBE in the New Years Honours list. Chris oversaw the production of over 100 publications, including six UK progress reports. www.theccc.org.uk/2024/12/31/c...

The Committee and secretariat congratulate @StarkClimate on being awarded a CBE in the New Years Honours list. Chris oversaw the production of over 100 publications, including six UK progress reports. https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/12/31/chris-stark-awarded-cbe-in-new-years-honours/

We have some more dates for your diaries for next year. With the publication of the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget in February, we will follow this with carbon budget advice in each of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. https://www.theccc.org.uk/news/coming-up/

The appointment process for the CCC’s Chair is now open and will be ran by the UK, Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh Governments. At an important time for climate policy in the UK, find out more about the process. https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8409

The COP29 successfully negotiated key agreements on finance and carbon markets but has left a huge amount of work on both mitigation and adaptation action ahead of COP30. Our latest briefing is out now....

COP29 delivered mixed results. Several decisions have been deferred until next year. The UK can play a significant role in supporting climate progress, as it did most notably in driving Net Zero targets around the world when it hosted COP26....

The UK played a clear role in supporting the best possible outcomes at a challenging time from this COP. There is now the opportunity for the UK to support much wider global climate progress....

The Adaptation Committee has three new members. They will cover infrastructure, farming and health. They will support our work on assessing progress and advising the Government on the risks of climate change. https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/11/07/new-committee-appointments/

The Committee has responded to a request for advice on expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. We support the inclusion of Energy from Waste and waste incineration, but recommend not increasing the overall cap....

The Committee has published its advice to Government on the UK’s nationally determined contribution, recommending an 81% reduction in emissions by 2035. More: https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/10/26/ccc-advises-81-reduction-in-emissions-by-2035/

We recommend the UK’s NDC commits to reduce territorial greenhouse gas emissions by 81% from 1990 to 2035. It is informed by the latest science, technological developments, and the UK’s national circumstances. It is ambitious and...

.@ELPinchbeck has demonstrated a real knowledge and understanding of the broader climate landscape, as well as expertise in the energy sector. Both Committees are looking forward to working with her....

The appointment of @ELPinchbeck will see her oversee the publication of the Seventh Carbon Budget advice in early 2025 and the fourth Climate Change Risk Assessment independent assessment in 2026....

The Committee is delighted to announce Emma Pinchbeck - @ELPinchbeck - will be joining the Climate Change Committee as Chief Executive from 11 November. https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/10/09/emma-pinchbeck-announced-as-the-new-chief-executive-of-the-climate-change-committee/

🗓️ Some dates for your 2025 diaries 🗓️ The CCC will be publishing some landmark pieces next year. We’re still working on all of this (and a few other pieces!) so bear with us. We’re really looking forward to sharing our analysis with you.

It’s #HeatPumpWeek - Our latest Progress Report set out that heat pumps need to increase from around 1% today to nearly 10% in 2030. Heat pumps are more efficient, low-carbon and effective for heating homes....

The Committee has set out a priority list of ten recommendations. They can help deliver on the UK’s climate targets, provide jobs and make our energy more secure. Read more: https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/progress-in-reducing-emissions-2024-report-to-parliament/

UK emissions are now less than half the levels they were in 1990. But we must continue to push on. Ambitious actions are needed beyond the energy sector – especially in industry, transport and buildings....

Our annual Progress Report is out today. The country’s 2030 target is at risk. It’s not too late to get back on track but now the Government needs to take urgent action in the next year. Let’s take a closer look at the analysis ->🧵

Our latest assessment of UK progress is out today. Action is needed across all sectors of the economy, with renewables, heat pumps and EVs becoming the norm if the UK is to get back on track for its targets....

We have a new date for our UK Progress Report. It will now be published on Thursday 18 July.

We’ve delayed our Progress Report due to the dissolution of Parliament. A new date will be announced after the election.

We are pleased to see the Government follow our advice and not carry forward the overachievement of the Third Carbon Budget. As ever, the aim should be to meet and outperform carbon budgets through actions to reduce emissions.

In 2026, the CCC will advise the UK on the risks from climate change and the potential for adaptation to address them. We have now started the analytical work that will underpin this advice. https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/proposed-methodology-for-the-ccra4-advice/

This week Dr James Richardson started in the role of Acting Chief Executive here at the CCC. Until Monday, James has been the Chief Analyst for the organisation. He is now posting from @ChiefExecCCC. Follow him for future updates and insights on our work.

Today is @ChiefExecCCC last day, the Committee and staff thank him for his service.

The Scottish Government is failing to achieve Scotland’s ambitious climate goals. There is still no comprehensive delivery strategy for meeting future emissions targets and actions fall short. (1/5)

The Scottish Government delayed its draft Climate Change Plan last year, this has left a significant period without sufficient actions or policies to reach its 2030 target. More:...

We’ve published the latest assessment of Scotland’s progress to reduce emissions. The Committee no longer believes that the Scottish Government will meet its statutory 2030 goal to reduce emissions by 75%. More:...

The Third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3), the Government’s programme to ensure the country is resilient to the impacts of climate change was published in July 2023. We think it falls far short of what is needed. (1/5)

The UK Government’s statutory plan to ensure the country is prepared for the effects of climate change falls far short of what is required. Our latest assessment is published today....

The Committee has published its initial assessment of the Third National Adaptation Programme. Its key failure remains the absence of a credible vision for a well adapted UK, resilient to the climate risks now facing the country....