Emissions Reduction Target

The Netherlands launches package of Green Deals as new Danish prime minister increases emissions and renewables targets

Chancellor hints he could water down UK’s ambitious carbon targets

Manufacturers have already reached emissions levels of 140g CO2/km, despite previous claims that improvements would make cars unaffordable

A 30 per cent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions north of the border outstrips English, Welsh and Northern Irish efforts

Government report admits action needs to be taken to manage aviation emissions but gives little clue to eventual policy

Over 200 solicitors across the UK, including leading city law firms, agree to sign up to public emissions targets

Government formally responds to energy and climate change concerns over electricity market reform proposals

New ships must meet energy-efficiency targets from 2015, but pressure remains on industry to deliver carbon market mechanism

European Parliament votes 347-258 against raising 2020 emission reduction targets to 30 per cent

Progress report says 'significant acceleration' in the pace of emissions reduction is needed to meet mandatory targets