The UK Net Zero Business Census 2025 is the country’s largest research initiative tracking private sector progress and action towards achieving net zero by 2050.
Building on last year’s successful pilot, this year’s Census is endorsed by the DESNZ Net Zero Council and is being delivered by the UK Business Climate Hub in partnership with Planet Mark and a coalition of leading business groups, with the survey being hosted by the British Chambers of Commerce. This year’s Census is open until 18th July.
The UK Net Zero Business Census 2025 will expand on last year in both scale and ambition. Uncovering key data and insights to provide a powerful illustration of industry’s progress towards decarbonisation, the Census aims to help drive nationwide action, shape policy, and equip industry bodies to better support private enterprises on their pathway to net zero.
Supported by Census Insights Partner, Sage, this year’s edition will offer a more detailed view across regions, sectors, and business sizes, uncovering even deeper insights and updates on how businesses are committing to carbon footprint measurement and carbon reduction.
Minister for Climate, Kerry McCarthy, said: “Net zero is driving economic growth and creating good jobs. As we accelerate towards 2050, businesses can benefit from new market opportunities, access to green finance and protection from future energy price shocks. Surveys like the UK Net Zero Business Census provide essential data to understand specific challenges faced as we continue to support business to access the opportunities net zero brings.”
Andrew Griffiths, Policy Director at Planet Mark, said: “We’re going bigger, bolder and better following last year’s successful pilot of the UK’s largest ever study of industry’s net zero ambitions. This year’s Census will reveal what strides have been made in the last 12 months, highlight the evolving opportunities and challenges businesses perceive net zero presents, and uncover the bold actions driving carbon reduction. The insights will provide an eye-opening picture to policy makers and investors on the success of current initiatives and how they can further help guide industry on the best routes forward to net zero by 2050.”
