Facts to Consider

Consumer and corporate concern with regard to the risks associated with climate change are an increasing priority. Here are a few key facts that help to illustrate the current challenge and appetite for action.

	Business is responsible for 45% of the total UK carbon emissions. Source: Carbon Trust June 2006
	Over 50% of FTSE 100 companies have an active emissions policy.
	The UK air transport industry emits CO2 at the rate of 1.22 tons per second every day of the year. Source: UK National Statistics 2004
	More than 50% of people are concerned about the effect of their air travel on the environment. Source: YouGov Jan 2006
	More than three quarters of UK employees now consider it important to work for a company that has an active policy to reduce carbon emissions. Source: Carbon Trust April 2006
	63% of the British population are willing to act now to tackle climate change. Source: Mori/UEA Nov 2004

	25% of Britons see global warming as the most important threat to the world, rising to 32% amongst AB groups. Source: Mori May 2004