United Kingdom carbon profile

United Kingdom emits roughly 313 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.84% of global emissions, ranking #18 worldwide. At 4.5 tonnes per person (#48 per capita), its footprint is below the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have declined steadily over the past five years (-14%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-29%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 52% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

If the current pace holds, United Kingdom could cut another ~14% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.