Latest data shows substantial drop in west Cheshire’s carbon emissions

The latest available data from The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), published in June 2024, shows a significant drop in carbon emissions in west Cheshire in 2022. DESNZ monitors emissions down to a local authority level each year, with a two-year time lag – meaning this 2022 data is the most up-to-date figure available.

Greenhouse gas emissions in the borough stood at 4.021 million tons in 2021. These reduced to 3.201 million tons in 2022. This represents a 20.4% year-on-year drop in carbon emissions.

During the period, Cheshire West and Chester’s regional gross value added saw growth from 11.6bn (2021) to 13.2bn (2022), a 13.6% increase. This demonstrates the potential to decarbonise the economy while delivering sustainable growth.

This is fantastic news for the borough and shows the impact that the actions by industries, businesses and communities across the borough are making to reducing the borough’s carbon emissions.

If you’d like to have your say on ways you think the borough can reach its carbon neutral target, please visit the Council’s Climate Emergency Response Plan engagement on our Participate Now site.