Net Zero


From 7 May 2024, The North East Evidence Hub is a project of the North East Combined Authority. Find out more at northeast-ca.gov.uk/north-east-lep Search Search Home Spotlight Analysis Evidence by Theme News & Commentary Net Zero Charts and commentary on the latest data about Net Zero Home ThemesNet Zero Latest data The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. This will require a transformation of the nation’s economy, and region’s like the North East can benefit as a driving force for that change. This section looks at some of the metrics of our own progress, including greenhouse gas emissions, renewable electricity generation and energy efficiency in housing, as well as attitudes towards climate change and the pace of growth in green jobs and businesses in the region. Access to services by transport Journey time statistics for each North East local authority area, estimates of the population at risk of transport related social exclusion. Transport Net Zero View about View Climate change attitudes Data from the DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker about awareness of Net Zero and concern about climate change Net Zero View about View Green jobs and businesses Employment and business data for various definitions of the green, low carbon and net zero sector Labour Market Businesses Net Zero View about View Waste and recycling Local authority waste collection totals and recycling rates Housing and land Net Zero Newcastle North Tyneside South Tyneside Durham Gateshead Sunderland Northumberland View about View Research and innovation funding UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding in the North East; Research Council funds for universities with an estimate for Net Zero related projects Net Zero Education and skills View about View Air quality Trends in concentrations of air pollutants at North East sites Net Zero Newcastle Sunderland View about View Licensed plug-in vehicles Number of licensed plug-in vehicles and as a proportion of the total vehicle fleet Transport Net Zero View about View Transport greenhouse gas emissions Estimates of emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, by transport sub-sector and local authority area Net Zero Newcastle North Tyneside South Tyneside Durham Gateshead Sunderland Northumberland View about View Land use Statistics showing the distribution of land uses in the North East LEP area and comparisons with other areas Housing and land Net Zero Newcastle North Tyneside South Tyneside Durham Gateshead Sunderland Northumberland View about View Greenhouse gas emissions Estimates of North East emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, by sector and local authority area Net Zero View about View Energy efficiency of housing Data on the energy efficiency of homes in the North East LEP area Net Zero Newcastle North Tyneside South Tyneside Durham Gateshead Sunderland Northumberland View about View Energy consumption Data on energy consumption by fuel and sector in the North East LEP area Net Zero View about View Renewable electricity generation Statistics about renewable electricity generation and capacity in the North East Net Zero Newcastle North Tyneside South Tyneside Durham Gateshead Sunderland Northumberland View about View Evidence base In order to achieve net zero carbon emissions, whilst driving good quality jobs, improving standards of livings and enhancing our unique regional environment, we must first set the scene and understand our current regional position. Our Net Zero evidence base was initially developed in 2022 to support the work and ambitions of Net Zero North East England, as well as the development of a regional net zero strategy and action plan. It covers data on the decarbonisation of the North East LEP area, as well as a range of other economic, social and environmental indicators for monitoring the impact of the transition on the North East. The 2022 evidemce base was gathered into pages on: clean growth just transition environmental protection Net Zero Evidence Base 2022 Latest publications Regional Decarbonisation: People, Place and Planning New research from Durham University on how strategic energy planning can drive decarbonisation, economic growth and wellbeing across the North East. Net Zero View about View Understanding skills provision in the Offshore Wind industry Energi Coast Skills Group commissioned a survey exploring skills provision in the North East. Education and skills View about View North East offshore wind supply chain North East offshore wind supply chain Businesses View about View North East Community Energy Study Enabling the community energy in the North East of England: Tackling the Energy Emergency Businesses View about View Rapid review of potential labour and skills impact on the green economy and digital skills within health and social care The Institute of Employment Studies completed a rapid literature review to understand the labour and skills impacts of developments in digital and technology within health and social health and the green economy. Net Zero Education and skills View about View

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The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. This will require a transformation of the nation’s economy, and region’s like the North East can benefit as a driving force for that change. This section looks at some of the metrics of our own progress, including greenhouse gas emissions, renewable electricity generation and energy efficiency in housing, as well as attitudes towards climate change and the pace of growth in green jobs and businesses in the region.

Evidence base

In order to achieve net zero carbon emissions, whilst driving good quality jobs, improving standards of livings and enhancing our unique regional environment, we must first set the scene and understand our current regional position.

Our Net Zero evidence base was initially developed in 2022 to support the work and ambitions of Net Zero North East England, as well as the development of a regional net zero strategy and action plan.

It covers data on the decarbonisation of the North East LEP area, as well as a range of other economic, social and environmental indicators for monitoring the impact of the transition on the North East. The 2022 evidemce base was gathered into pages on: