Carbon Emission Reductions Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Sets a 100% reduction in net carbon emissions by 2050 (net-zero) as a legal UK target.
• Creates legally binding duties on the government to plan, implement measures, and report progress to Parliament.
• Applies to the whole United Kingdom and interacts with existing climate laws and carbon budgets.
• Indicates that major sectors such as energy, transport, industry and land use must contribute to meeting the target.
• Is currently at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Lords, with further stages planned if it progresses.

Progress

The Bill is at the 2nd Reading in the House of Lords. If it advances, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination and then continue through the Lords before possibly moving to the Commons.