Carbon Emission Reductions Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the target for reducing net carbon emissions in the UK to 100% by 2050.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

9 October 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill changes the UK's legal target for cutting net carbon emissions, setting it to a 100% reduction by 2050. It would require government and other organisations to plan, monitor and report on progress toward that target.

Key Points

Amends the target for net carbon emissions to 100% reduction by 2050.
Creates duties to plan, track, and report progress toward the target.
Applies to major sectors of the economy, including energy, transport, and industry.
Establishes regular parliamentary reporting and oversight to ensure progress toward the target.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords as part of its journey through Parliament. If it progresses, it would move through further readings and committee scrutiny in both Houses.

Who is affected?

UK households and individualsBusinesses, especially energy-intensive industriesPublic sector bodies (including local authorities, schools and hospitals)Energy providers and utilitiesTransport sector and usersFarmers and the agricultural sectorInvestors and financial institutionsRegulators and policymakers

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Carbon Emission Reductions

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 18 July. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

The 2017-2019 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 63 (as introduced)

BillLords

18 Jul 2017

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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