The 2025 Net Zero Barometer Report: Time to quicken the pace
The Net Zero Barometer is our annual report presenting findings that explore how UK businesses are navigating the transition to net zero.
The fifth Barometer has now been published and reveals important data on what UK businesses are thinking, and doing, about net zero.
All the reports are available to download for free from here:
Net zero signs of the times
Our previous Net Zero Barometer Reports have reflected the attitudes and actions at the times when they were published.
In 2021, it was the COVID-19 pandemic. 2022 saw commitments to net zero boosted by COP26 with 195 countries agreeing to the 'Glasgow Climate Pact' to keep 1.5C alive. And in 2023 and 2024, cost established itself as the main obstacle towards action on net zero.
Five years on, businesses are facing a number of difficult challenges, both geo-political and more local. For the Net Zero Barometer Report 2025, we surveyed over 1,000 senior decision-makers in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) all over the UK.
Key findings from the 2025 report are:
Consumer demand has emerged as the primary driver of net zero action.
There’s a large demand for support and guidance on how to make net zero transition.
In a difficult business environment, the commitment to decarbonizing has slowed and there is less target-setting.
The sector and size of businesses is driving notable differences in the degree of action.
Confidence has suffered, with fewer businesses believing they will achieve net zero by 2050.
Cost remains a key barrier to action and progress.
The new government is providing welcome policy clarity on the clean energy transition.
Download the latest Net Zero Barometer Report to read the full findings.
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