Energy industry lacks confidence on emissions targets

Energy industry professionals are sceptical over the prospects of the UK achieving its 2035 and 2050 emission reduction targets, according to a survey.

The poll by the Energy Institute (EI) found only 15% of those surveyed were confident on the earlier target and just 4% for the 2050 Net Zero ambition.

A majority (70%) said energy policy has fallen victim to competing political pressures over the past decade and call for it to be more evidence-based.

Andy Brown, EI President, said: “The new UK Government has hit the ground running on energy, with achievements already under its belt. But greater ambition brings with it more challenges and the EI’s members currently foresee a delivery gap ahead on the journey to net zero by 2050.”