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flag UK emissions fell 0.5% in 2024, down 43.3% since 1990, driven by lower industrial and energy use, despite rising transport and consumer emissions.

flag UK greenhouse gas emissions from residents and businesses fell 0.5% in 2024, reaching 476 million tonnes of CO2e—43.3% below 1990 levels—driven by declines in manufacturing and energy use, though emissions from consumer spending and transport rose, marking the first increase in consumer emissions since 2021 and the third straight year of growth in transport. flag Emissions intensity also fell, reflecting improved efficiency, while territorial emissions dropped 3.5% to 371.4 million tonnes, 54.2% below 1990 levels.

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