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Global climate change is the biggest environmental threat facing mankind. Governments and industry must act now to tackle the unsustainable consumption of our planet’s resources. As part of our climate change programme, this project promotes energy efficiency and the reduction of UK carbon emissions
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Situation
The UK Government has committed to cutting carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. Homes account for 27% of the UK carbon emissions and poor insulation means £1 of every £4 spent on heating in many UK homes is wasted. Cutting emissions from UK homes is widely accepted to be one of the most easily accessible, fast and relatively cheap means to reduce carbon emissions. It is also strongly associated with both economic and social benefits: reducing waste, lowering household bills and improving health.
Solution
Our ‘Warm Homes’ campaign will tackle the root cause of the problem by addressing policy, taking advantage of an immediate political opportunity in the form of the Energy Security and Green Economy Bill. We’re calling for legislation to target the private