Pro-Business, Pro-Climate, Pro Local, Pro YOU
Our Blueprint for a Sustainable Future
Climate change presents the United Kingdom with the greatest opportunity in recorded history.
Imagine a robust economy supported by booming exports, generating revenue to fund high-quality public services.
Envision a labour market filled with meaningful, well-paid jobs, fostering hope and dreams for all.
Picture well-being at record highs and mental health issues at record lows, and a restored environment.
The UK stands at a pivotal moment where it can either lead in the global clean economy or fall behind.
Climate Party is committed to ensuring that Britain not only participates but leads by example.
By driving for Net Zero in 2030, we WILL transform our industrial base, foster massive innovation, create jobs, and drive clean growth. Our approach is to harness the dynamism of the private sector to drive this transformation.
Putting in place a very clear 2030 Net Zero target, providing certainty to business and financiers to stimulate massive amounts of private investment. This transformation will be driven by large scale private investment rather than public money derived from tax increases.
This strategic approach encourages the emergence of new businesses seeking to capitalise on these opportunities. These enterprises often bring innovative solutions and systems that become increasingly attractive investment opportunities, potentially offering substantial returns as they evolve and expand.
Our second flagship ambition is to restore 30% of nature by 2030, progressing to 50% by 2050. Achieving this will involve harnessing UK innovation in Ecosystem Services and enacting changes in planning regulations to enhance efficiency and repurpose sites and buildings. We will clean up our waterways and take decisive action against polluting water companies.
We recognise the diverse and numerous challenges facing the British people. Through our ambitious goals, we aim to tackle not only environmental issues but also critical aspects of our national resilience. We will address key areas such as Energy Security and Food Security by enhancing domestic energy generation and agriculture, ensuring our independence and stability. Additionally, we will strengthen Resource Security through effective diplomacy and strategic development of international trade. These efforts are crucial for safeguarding our nation's future, ensuring self-sufficiency, and securing a strong position in the global economy.
Climate Change offers an opportunity for Britain, where, together, we can help lead the world to prosperity.
Climate Party has a visionary industrial plan to grow the UK economy.
We are Pro Business, Pro Climate, Pro Local, and Pro YOU.
Ed Gemmell
Climate Party Leader
We aim to position the UK to drive the £10 Trillion global Climate Services market - an emerging Global Megatrend - leading the new Clean Industrial Revolution and expanding Britain’s £2 trillion economy.
We have two strategic ambitions. First, establish a robust government target for achieving Net Zero by 2030, and enshrine it in legislation. Climate Party will provide unwavering climate leadership to give the private sector the confidence in our commitment and enable rapid private sector investment across British industry.
This legislative action directs capital into readily investable sectors such as renewable energy, eco-technology, battery technology, and much more. These areas are primed to absorb investments and drive forward our clean technology agenda as they are developed and become market-ready at the time of investment.
Climate and Clean Industrial Plan
We will ensure British leadership of a renewed clean industrial revolution in order to drive economic revival and increased prosperity for British people. This will requires a visionary mission, with clarity of purpose and a clear target, well in advance of other developed economies, of Net Zero by 2030, which is also in line with the science.
Overarching objectives
Nature and Water
We will ensure the decline of nature in Britain must be switched to restoration immediately, nature rich areas in Britain must be doubled by 2050 and our waterways protected from pollution immediately.
Leading a Better Britain
While our primary ambition is to unleash private investment in sustainable technologies and practices, we recognise the essential role of government intervention in catalysing this movement. Strategic regulatory support is vital to create a thriving environment where private sector initiatives can flourish and contribute effectively to our national goals of achieving Net Zero emissions. Effective regulation not only ensures that environmental and social standards are met but also provides the certainty and stability that investors need to commit to long-term projects.
Below are some possible interventions we could include to mobilise the UK to both lead the world on Climate & Ecosystem Services and get our own house in order.
Accelerating the Clean Economy
The UK stands at a pivotal moment where it can either lead in the global clean economy or fall behind.
Climate Party is committed to ensuring that Britain not only participates but leads the world. By 2030, we aim to transform our industrial base, fostering innovation, creating jobs, and ensuring roaring sustainable growth and profitability. Current economic models based on fossil fuels are not sustainable, posing risks to our environment and economy. Our approach is to harness the dynamism of the private sector to drive this transformation.
Investment in Research and Development: Recognising the gap in current investment levels in clean technologies, investment in R&D will act as a catalyst, attracting further private sector funding and positioning the UK as a leader in emerging technologies like wind, tidal, carbon capture and battery storage.
Infrastructure Upgrades: Outdated infrastructure is a significant barrier to adopting new technologies. Investment in critical infrastructure upgrades that support electric vehicles and smart grids will not only modernise our cities but also open up new markets for private investment in renewable energy infrastructure, smart city solutions, and associated industries.
Tax Breaks and Export Incentives: The introduction of tax incentives for businesses engaging in the production and export of clean technologies will reduce the financial risks associated with climate and environment investments and enhance the profitability of embracing sustainable practices, driving both domestic growth and international trade.
Cleaning our Energy
The UK's current energy system is heavily reliant on ageing, carbon-intensive infrastructure.
It is both inefficient and increasingly costly to maintain. Making renewable energy, like wind and tidal, the backbone of the UK’s energy future will reduce our carbon footprint and enhance energy security, providing booming opportunities for innovation and investment within the private sector.
Renewable Energy Adoption: Addressing the slow pace of renewable energy adoption will necessitate rapid growth in solar, wind, tidal, and other renewables and will create a large market for renewable installations, operations, and maintenance, encouraging private companies to invest heavily in these technologies.
Regulatory Reforms: Current regulatory frameworks are often cumbersome, slowing the deployment of renewable energy projects like wind and tidal. Streamlining these processes would reduce the time and cost associated with Climate Change Service and Ecosystem Service projects, making it more attractive for businesses to invest and innovate in this space.
Education and Training
As the UK transitions to a clean economy, the nature of work and employment will fundamentally change.
We must ensure that this transition benefits everyone and that educational opportunities are available for all to enhance their skills, particularly in clean technologies and sustainable practices. This will help provide solutions and products for Climate Change Services and Ecosystem Services in demand. This will also be an opportunity. With a 2030 target private enterprise will invest heavily into training the staff it needs for the Clean Industrial Revolution which will see a boom in teaching, coaching and education, creating solutions for the UK which can be used overseas as well.
Skills Training and Education: Integrating the new skills required for Climate Change Services and Ecosystem Services into the educational curriculum and offering vocational training programs that focus specifically on clean industries such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable manufacturing, could have a profound impact on job opportunities and attract investment into education and training services.
Support for SMEs in Clean Sectors: Providing grants and loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that operate in Climate Change Services and Ecosystem Services sectors or are transitioning to cleaner practices will encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, creating new jobs and stimulating economic activity in sustainable industries.
Incentives for Businesses Hiring in Climate Change and Ecosystem Service Roles: Introducing tax incentives and subsidies to businesses that create new jobs in Climate Change and Ecosystem Service sector will encourage businesses to invest in growing their Climate Change and Ecosystem Service operations, further expanding employment opportunities in these critical areas.
Restore Nature
Britain's natural assets are under threat from environmental degradation, climate change and poorly managed land use.
This is leading to loss of biodiversity and the ecosystem services that are vital for our well-being and economic stability. Climate Party is dedicated to reversing this trend by preserving our natural landscapes and providing new opportunities for private investment to restore 30% of nature by 2030 and 50% by 2050. We see farmers and landowners at a crux for the achievement of both of our overarching objectives.
Restoration Projects: National programs aimed at restoring forests, wetlands, and coastal habitats will not only enhance biodiversity but also attract private investment into restoration technologies and services, creating jobs and supporting local economies.
Wildlife Conservation: Expanding protected areas offers opportunities for private enterprises specialising in environmental management and conservation services to support the development of new wildlife tourism sectors, which can provide sustainable income streams for rural communities.
Urban Greening: Urban greening can transform cities by integrating ecosystems and natural spaces into urban planning, improving the quality of life for residents. It will also increase property values and stimulate real estate development focused on sustainability, driving private investment in sustainable construction and urban landscape design.
1 Billion Tree Project: To help with both restoration of brownfield sites and creation of flourishing new connected ecosystems which would provide global ecosystem value.
Enhancing Health and Wellbeing
Urban environments contribute significantly to health issues among UK residents.
Pollution and lack of accessible nature and leisure spaces are major concerns. As petrol and diesel vehicles become a thing of the past, and ecosystem services come to the fore, we will see a dramatic improvement in air quality. With improved sustainable design in urban development and public health and private sector involvement in health-centric urban projects, the health, wellbeing and prosperity of the British people will reach new highs.
Emissions Standards: Implementing stringent emissions standards to drastically reduce air pollution will drive demand for advanced emissions control technologies, stimulating innovation and investment within the automotive and manufacturing industries.
Sustainable Urban Design: Integrating health and sustainability into new developments will enhance public health and overall urban quality. This strategy encourages the private sector to invest in sustainable, resilient building and sustainable urban design, sectors that are increasingly lucrative and essential for future development.
The Opportunity is already here
In the face of escalating climate challenges, nations around the world are increasingly recognising that proactive climate leadership is a powerful tool for economic stimulation.
A key focus will be to challenge the dominance of China and the USA. We want to buy British and make British products and solutions with the hallmarks of excellence.
China and the USA are investing heavily in creating solutions and products for the Climate Change Services market (worth £10Tn) with the USA investing $369 billion through their Inflation Reduction Act leading to some British innovative companies relocating to the USA to get subsidies.
However, the BIG concern would be if China corners the market and therefore holds the world to ransom.
So, we need to implement forward-thinking policies and set ambitious environmental targets, with governments to lead these new markets.
But, remember, this will not only mitigate the adverse effects of climate change but also unlock substantial economic opportunities for the UK.
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Germany is transitioning away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy towards renewable energy. The government has implemented a clear policy framework and incentives such as feed-in tariffs, which have attracted significant private investment. Companies have invested in solar, wind, and biomass energy production facilities across the country, leading to thousands of new jobs, an increase in renewable energy supply, and savings on fossil fuel imports and environmental clean up.
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California has set aggressive targets for renewable energy through its Renewable Energy Portfolio (RPS), which requires utilities to obtain a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. The state is aiming for 50% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% clean energy by 2045. The RPS has driven substantial private investment into California’s renewable energy sector, with companies investing in large-scale solar farms, wind turbines, and more recently, battery storage projects. The result? California is now a global hub for renewable energy and technology innovation, air quality has improved, and costs have reduced making renewable energy cheaper than that from fossil-fuels.
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Denmark has pioneered wind energy, supported by government policies that include tax incentives and investment grants for wind turbine installation. These supportive policies have attracted extensive investment from both Danish and international firms into the development and manufacturing of wind turbines. Denmark now generates around 50% of its electricity from wind, leading the world in wind energy penetration; the country is now a leading exporter of wind turbine technologies; and the sector has created thousands of jobs and driven innovation across the sector.
These are only a handful of examples that demonstrate the power of effective climate leadership and the benefits that private sector support can generate. Climate Party believes that Britain can go even further than the countries in these examples, and once again be at the forefront of global innovation and deliver better standards of living for our people.
Our Approach
Climate Party has set an ambitious target to reach Net Zero emissions by 2030. This goal is strategically designed to align with the investment horizons of the financial sector, ensuring that it is both urgent and actionable within current business planning frameworks. By establishing this deadline, we aim to catalyse substantial investment into existing companies within the clean energy sector, driving growth until these markets mature.
As these sectors reach saturation, our policy will encourage a surge of innovation and the emergence of new enterprises that expand the clean technology landscape into broader, less developed areas. This approach is designed to stimulate a robust economic ecosystem thriving on sustainable practices and technologies.
In seeking to get the UK to Net Zero by 2030 we have taken the view that policies should be introduced to stimulate UK industry and British ingenuity to create the solutions for the new Clean Industrial Revolution for both UK achievement of Net Zero and also for export to the rest of the global markets.
92% of the worlds £100Tn economies are targeting achieving Net Zero and, Climate Change Services (Solutions) market is estimated to be worth £10Tn by Arup.
To achieve Net Zero, our metrics and evaluations, have been aligned with the methodology created by the Centre for Alternative Technology in their publication: “Zero Carbon Britain: Rising to Climate Emergency”.
In particular this sees the need to increase renewable energy production to replace fossil fuels and, at the same time to introduce energy efficiency measures to reduce the amount of energy we need whilst ensuring economic growth.
As mentioned in the publication, investment in renewable energy would include: “solar, geothermal, hydro, tidal and others’, used to produce electricity and heat” with “most of the energy in the form of electricity.”
However, we recognise that: “Carbon neutral synthetic fuels play an important role where it is not possible to use electricity”.
Energy demand can be matched to supply by: “Shifting energy demand using ‘smart’ appliances and using batteries, pumped storage, heat storage and hydrogen for short-term energy storage over hours or days.”
Activity would also be aligned to reduce emissions in: “heating and lighting” and “transport”, each of which make up around 40% each of the UK’s emissions, with “land practices” and “other industrial process” which each make up around 10% before we add in fixes for carbon absorption.
Why Vote for Us?
We invite you to join us in this crucial mission to both grab the big economic prize and also safeguard our environment in the UK and on the Earth ensuring a prosperous, sustainable future that benefits all.
The Green Party wants de-growth (leading to recession and no money for any public services) and they primarily focus on government intervention.
In contrast, Climate Party believes in unleashing the innovative potential of the private sector to make money for Britain through Climate Opportunity.
Our plan is designed to create a fertile ground for businesses to lead in the green transition, offering them the tools and support needed to succeed; To provide absolute certainty to businesses and financiers and a Net Zero Target which shows industrial leadership worldwide, unleashing levels of private investment never seen before.
Vote for Climate Party, the only party with a clear and focussed clean industrial plan to boost the British economy and achieve Net Zero and restoration of UK Biodiversity, with Great Britain not just “a” global leader but THE global leader of the Clean Industrial Revolution.
Together, we can realise the potential of our nation and set an example for the world by grabbing the first mover advantage and leading from the front.
4th July 2024 - Vote Climate Party