UK experience of and plans for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

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UK experience of and plans for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases David Warrilow UK Department of Energy and Climate Change COP16, Cancun, 30 November 2010

The UK experience Historic trends and progress to targets Legal and organisational structures Targets, policies and measures Analysis Challenges

Progress on UK greenhouse gas emission reductions Basket of greenhouse gases Kyoto target Carbon dioxide Including impact of EU ETS 2008 -19.4% (-22%) Including impact of EU ETS Million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e) Domestic CO2 target -10.1% (-13.5%) 2009 figures are provisional Source: AEA, DECC

Key elements of the Climate Change Act 2008 Ambitious targets to reduce emissions -34% by 2020 -80% by 2050 relative to 1990 levels Binding carbon budgets Five-year carbon budgets Three budget periods ahead Set trajectory towards 2050 target A clear accountability framework Publish policies for meeting the carbon budgets The independent Committee on Climate Change advises on budgets and actions Annual progress reports to parliament by CCC.

Delivering this level of ambition will be a huge challenge... Carbon budgets give us the mechanism to manage our response

The UK’s first three carbon budgets set in law May 2009 following Parliamentary approval 22%

CCC’s second annual progress report June 2010 Emissions reductions in 2009 largely due to recession Should aim to outperform first budget and not bank to second budget Step change still needed in pace of emissions reductions Limited progress on measures Some progress on policies but further action required Incentives for investment in low carbon power: Electricity market reform Carbon price floor Emissions Performance Standard Delivery mechanisms and incentives to improve energy efficiency of buildings New policies for the agriculture sector Encouraging a move to more carbon-efficient cars, including electric cars

Our policy objectives – ‘Annual Energy Statement’ Reduce energy use by households and businesses – ‘Green Deal’ Deliver secure energy on the way to a low carbon future Drive ambitious action on climate change at home and abroad Manage our energy legacy responsibly and cost effectively

Stimulating low carbon investment Electricity Market Reform – consultation this autumn, followed by a White Paper in spring Carbon Floor Price/ Support – proposals to be published in the autumn to reform the climate change levy Proposals on the establishment of a Green Investment Bank will be published this autumn

Greener Living and individual behaviour change Tackling the barriers to investment in energy efficiency by launching the “Green Deal” Rolling out “smart meters” Introduction of a 10% reduction target to be achieved within 12 months for Government departments

Publication of the 2050 pathways analysis in July Energy demand needs to be significantly reduced Substantial level of electrification of heating, transport and industry needed Electricity supply may need to double and be decarbonised Sustainable bioenergy vital element On going need for fossil fuels – CCS? Need to tackle emissions from agriculture, waste, industrial processes and international transport.

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Key milestones Dec 2010 - 4th carbon budget (2023-2027) advice from CCC June 2011 - UK must set 4th carbon budget in law June 2011 – CCC 3rd annual report on progress in meeting carbon budgets More on Energy market reform

Conclusions The UK has exceeded emission reductions required under the KP The UK has put in place a legal framework for long term reductions in GHGs The UK is committed to reduce emissions by at least 34% by 2020 The UK is working on the details of how to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050