Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN HL2568

Carbon Emissions

Tabled: 22 July 2026
Answered: 4 August 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are considering bringing forward their net zero target to 2035.

Answer

The Government is committed to reaching net zero by 2050 and is focused on delivering that commitment in a way that reduces costs for households, strengthens energy security, and supports economic growth across the whole of the UK.