Recognising the urgency required on the pathways, policies and actions needed to achieve a net zero London by 2050, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has declared a climate emergency for London and has brought forward by 20 years the target for London to be net zero by 2030.
To support this increased ambition, the GLA has commissioned experts at Element Energy to analyse pathways for London to reach net zero more quickly. Their report ‘Analysis of a Net Zero 2030 Target for Greater London’ and Net Zero 2030 Tool explore four possible pathways that London could take.
Element Energy’s analysis shows that under all pathways it is possible to accelerate action and radically reduce carbon emissions with the right ambition, leadership, powers and funding.
The report states: “By 2030, we could cumulatively save between 13 and 48 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e) compared to the previous 1.5°C pathway, increasing to between 102 and 248 MtCO2e by 2050. As well as helping avoid catastrophic climate change, many other benefits can be realised. These include supporting tens of thousands of jobs; improving health through better air quality and more active lifestyles; reducing inequalities and improving quality of life for all.”
Following the publication of the Element Energy report and modelling, the GLA will discuss the implications with key stakeholders, including London boroughs, the UK Government, businesses, civil society, and Londoners.
You can view and download a copy of ‘Analysis of a Net Zero 2030 Target for Greater London’ here.
