LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - Britain's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 2 % in 2025, provisional government data showed on Thursday, as emissions from industry fell. Total greenhouse gas
Britain's greenhouse gas emissions fell 2% last year
Overview of Emissions Reduction and Contributing Factors
By Susanna Twidale
Annual Emissions Data and Trends
LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - Britain's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2% last year, provisional government data showed on Thursday, as emissions from industry fell.
Net Zero Targets and Renewable Initiatives
Britain has a target to reach net zero emissions by 2050, which will require a huge increase in renewable electricity and a switch to cleaner electric vehicles.
Year-on-Year Emissions Comparison
Total greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 367 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, down 7 million tons from 2024, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said.
Sector-Specific Emissions Changes
Industrial Sector
Impact of Blast Furnace Closures
The industrial sector saw the largest drop, with emissions down 12% due to blast furnace closures in the iron and steel sectors which led to lower gas use, DESNZ said.
Electricity Sector
End of Coal-Fired Power Generation
Last year also saw the first year there was no coal-fired power generation in Britain in more than 140 years after the last plant closed in September 2024.
Electricity sector emissions were down 1%.
Transport Sector
Increase in Petrol and Diesel Use
Emissions in the transport sector however rose 2% due to an increase in petrol and diesel use.
Long-Term Progress and Future Goals
Emissions Reduction Since 1990
The data means Britain's greenhouse gas emissions have fallen around 54% from 1990 levels.
Interim Targets for 2035
As part of efforts to meet the net zero goal, Britain set an interim target to cut greenhouse gases by 81% by 2035.
(Reporting by Susanna Twidale; Editing by Alexandra Hudson and Jan Harvey)
