The Clean Growth Strategy sets out the government's approach to achieving social and economic growth whilst reducing carbon emissions. The Climate Change Act 2008 committed the UK to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80 per cent by 2050 when compared to 1990 levels.

Key policies and proposals in the Clean Growth Strategy include:

• Accelerating Clean Growth;
• Improving Business and Industry Efficiency (25% of UK Emissions);
• Improving Our Homes (13% of UK Emissions);
• Accelerating the Shift to Low Carbon Transport (24% of UK Emissions);
• Delivering Clean, Smart, Flexible Power (21% of UK Emissions);
• Enhancing the Benefits and Value of Our Natural Resources (15% of UK Emissions);
• Leading in the Public Sector (2% of UK Emissions); and
• Government Leadership in Driving Clean Growth.