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Climate Change (Net Zero UK Carbon Account) Bill

A Bill to require that the net UK carbon account by the year 2050 is zero.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would require the UK to achieve a net-zero net carbon balance by 2050. It uses the 'net UK carbon account' as the measure of progress, balancing emissions and removals across the country. It aims to give a clear, legally binding target to guide government action on climate change.

Key Points

Sets a legally binding target for the UK to have a net-zero net carbon balance by 2050.
Introduces the net UK carbon account as the central measure of the country's climate progress.
Originates in the House of Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading, an early stage in Parliament.
Would affect a wide range of sectors and people, including households, businesses, local and central government, farmers, and transport.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons. If it advances, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination and then proceed through the remaining Commons stages and to the Lords for consideration.

Who is affected?

Households and individual consumersBusinesses and employees across sectors (including energy, industry, and services)Public bodies and local/central governmentFarmers and land managersTransport and logistics sectorsEnvironmental organisations and the wider public

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Climate Change (Net Zero UK Carbon Account)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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