United Kingdom
EFTA Member • Coordinates: 55.38°N, -3.44°E
CO2 Emissions
405.00k
kt CO2
Per capita: 5.50 t
Progress: 58%
Target: Net zero by 2050
Renewable Energy
47.30%
of gross final energy consumption
Target: 100% by 2050
Floor Sealing
6.1%
of total land area
Target: Net zero by 2050
Waste Management
44.1%
Recycling Rate
Waste: 220.00k kg
Legally Regulated Metrics
CO2 Emissions
Total Emissions
405.00k kt CO2
Per Capita
5.5 t
Year
2026
Progress
58%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Legal Basis
UK Climate Change Act 2008
Renewable Energy
Percentage
47.3%
Target
100%
Target Year
2050
Unit
% of gross final energy consumption
Legal Basis
UK Renewable Energy Roadmap
Floor Sealing
Percentage
6.1%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Unit
% of total land area
Legal Basis
UK Planning Policy
News-Relevant Metrics
Waste Generation
Total
220.00k kg
Per Capita
3200 kg
Year
2026
Recycling Rate
Percentage
44.1%
Unit
% of municipal waste
Year
2026
Data Sources & Methodology
Last Updated: 2026-08-26
Data Sources: Eurostat (2026), International Energy Agency (IEA) 2026, European Environment Agency (EEA) 2026
Next Update: 2026-09-25
For detailed methodology and data collection processes, please visit our Methodology page.