The government is unlikely to meet its carbon budget from 2023 onwards

Emissions*

MtCO2e

Budget**

2500

2000

1500

1000

500

0

3rd carbon

budget,

2018-22

4th carbon

budget,

2023-27

5th carbon

budget,

2028-32

MtCO2e

2500

Budget**

Emissions*

2000

1500

1000

500

0

3rd carbon budget, 2018-22

4th carbon budget, 2023-27

5th carbon budget, 2028-32

Guardian graphic. Source: BEIS, Unearthed/FT. *Existing and new policies and proposals, projected emissions, MtCO2e.