Committee on Climate Change

Independent advice to Government on building a low-carbon economy

Building a low-carbon economy

Building a low-carbon economy - the UK's contribution to tackling climate change was published on 1st December 2008 and 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.

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Building a low-carbon economy – the UK’s contribution to tackling climate change

Part I: The 2050 target

1. Setting a 2050 target

2. Meeting a 2050 target

Part II: Setting and meeting the first three budgets

3. The first three budgets: summary analysis and recommendations

4. Carbon markets and carbon prices

5. Decarbonising electricity generation

6. Energy use in buildings and industry

7. Reducing domestic transport emissions

Part III: Extending the carbon budget framework?

8. International aviation and shipping

9. Non CO2 greenhouse gases

Part IV: Wider economic and social considerations

10. Competitiveness challenges and opportunities

11. Economic costs and fiscal implications

12. Fuel poverty implications

13. Energy security of supply

14. Differences in national circumstances

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Sustainability statement

This report was produced in a sustainable fashion using 75% recycled paper on stock that is certified by the FSC. The report was produced at an EMAS verified facility which has improved on environmental performance year on year.
 
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