UK sets 87% emissions cut target for 2038-2042

Key facts

• UK sets emissions reduction target of 87% for 2038-2042.
• Target is compared to 1990 levels.
• The goal is to be achieved by 2042.

The UK government has announced its intention to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) cuts of 87% by 2042, using 1990 levels as a baseline. This ambitious target is part of the UK's broader commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint over the next two decades.