Committee on Climate Change

Reducing emissions in Scotland - 1st Progress Report - 31st January 2012
This is the Committee's first progress report on emission reductions in Scotland, as requested by Scottish Ministers under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act (2009). The Scottish Act set a long-term target to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) by 80% relative to 1990, with an interim target to reduce emissions by 42% in 2020 relative to 1990. This report sets out our views on progress towards meeting these targets and the milestones set out for 2020 in the Scottish Government's strategy to meet targets.

Household energy bills - 15 December 2011
This report provides new evidence and analysis about the rise in household energy bills, and the extent to which this is or will be due to costs of financing low-carbon investment. It predicts what the price impacts of carbon budgets will be out to 2020, makes an assessment of what the price impact of financing low-carbon investment is, and outlines the scope is to reduce consumer bills through improving energy efficiency in homes.

Bioenergy Review - 7 December 2011
This report assesses the role of Bioenergy in meeting carbon budgets and targets. This draws on detailed analysis of land use impacts and the UK energy system from technical, economic and wider sustainability perspectives.

How well is Scotland Preparing for Climate Change - 24 November 2011
This is the ASC's first report on Scotland. Following reports on how well the UK is prepared to deal with climate change, the ASC was asked by the Scottish Government to undertake an evaluation of how well Scotland is preparing for climate change.

Review of UK Shipping Emissions - 3 November 2011
This report sets out analysis on what UK shipping emissions out to 2050 could be, recommendations on how emissions might be apportioned to the UK, and on whetherthe UK might include shipping emissions in carbon budgets and the 2050 climate change target. 

The Appropriateness of a Northern Ireland Climate Change Act" - 2 November 2011
This report assesses the appropriateness of a legally-binding emission reduction targets for Northern Ireland. It considers the current emissions profile in Northern Ireland and recent trends, the existing legislative and policy framework and opportunities and challenges in reducing emissions.

Reducing emissions and preparing for climate change in Wales - 2011 Progress Report - 18 October 2011
This Committee's first report on progress the Welsh Government has made in reducing emissions and preparing for climate change.

Adapting to climate change in the UK - Measuring Progress -  14 July 2011
This is the ASC's 2nd assessment of  how well the UK is prepared to deal with climate change impacts and risks. It sets out a range of indicators against which the UK's progress will be measured, and focuses on three priority areas of land-use planning, managing water resources, and the design and renovation of buildings as adaptation measures. Recommendations are made for the development of Government's National Adaptation Strategy.

Committee on Climate Change - Annual Report & Accounts - 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011
This is our corporate report & accounts for the year 2010-11, and contains financial statements, features relating to our work programme, our business objectives and future work, details about staff salaries & about our approach to carbon management.

Meeting carbon budgets - 3rd Progress Report to Parliament - 30 June 2011
This is the Committee’s 3rd annual report to Parliament on the progress made in reducing emissions and meeting carbon budgets as required under the Climate Change Act (2008)

The Renewable Energy Review - 9 May 2011
This report sets the Committee's advice on the potential for renewable energy development in the UK, and advice on whether existing targets should be reviewed. The Committee was asked to provide this advice as part of the Coalition Agreement in May 2010.
The report contains new analysis of technical feasibility and economic viability of renewable and other low-carbon energy technologies and scenarios for renewable energy deployment to 2030.

The Fourth Carbon Budget - Reducing emissions through the 2020's - 7 December 2010
In this report we set out our advice on the fourth carbon budget, covering the period 2023-2027. In developing advice we have started by considering an appropriate and feasible target for UK emissions in 2030 – half way between now and the 2050 target in the Climate Change Act.

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme - advice to Government on the second phase -  24 September 2010
This report sets out our advice on the setting of the cap for the second phase of the CRC, beginning in 2013, and our recommendations on aspects of the scheme’s design. 

How well prepared is the UK for climate change? - 16 September 2010
This report provides the first national assessment of how well prepared the UK is to cope with the impacts of climate change through adopting measures to adapt. It is the first report by the Adaptation Sub-Committee.

Building a low-carbon economy - the UK's innovation challenge - 19 July 2010
This report consider the effectiveness of current policy measures and institutional arrangements to deliver the low-carbon technologies and innovation required to meet the UK’s 2050 emissions target. 

Meeting carbon budgets – ensuring a low-carbon recovery – 30 June 2010
This is the Committee’s 2nd annual report to Parliament on the progress made in reducing emissions and meeting carbon budgets as required under the Climate Change Act (2008).

Scotland's path to a low-carbon economy - 24 February 2010
This report sets out the Committee's advice on how Scotland can meet a target to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by 42% by 2020, and the path to building a low-carbon economy in Scotland.

UK Aviation Report -  8 December 2009
This report sets out options for how the UK can meet the 2050 aviation target to reduce emissions to 2005 levels in 2050 and includes analysis of UK aviation demand and emissions and methods to improve the carbon efficiency of planes.

Meeting carbon budgets - the need for a step change - 12 October 2009
This is the Committee's first annual report to Parliament on the progress that has been made by Government in reducing emissions and the implications of the recession and 'credit crunch' for meeting carbon budgets.

Building a low-carbon economy - the UK's contribution to tackling climate change - 1 December 2008
This report contains the CCC’s recommendations on the 2050 emissions reduction target and advises on the levels of the UK’s first three legally binding carbon budgets for 2008-2022.