Annual Review 2024: Powering local climate action

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Reflecting on UK100's achievements in 2024.

UK100 Annual Review 2024: Powering Local Climate Action

In a transformative year for climate action, UK100's network has grown to represent over 60% of the UK population, with 117 ambitious local authorities working together to accelerate the transition to Net Zero.

2024 Key Achievements

Network Growth

  • 117 member authorities representing 41 million people
  • 5% increase in membership across 2024
  • Tripled membership since 2020 launch

Impact & Reach

  • 550 million media impressions
  • 12 parliamentary mentions
  • 100+ delegates at Clean Energy Superpower Summit

Major Initiatives

  • Launch of Net Zero 2.0: The Moment to Deliver report examining local authority climate action acceleration
  • Development of the Mitigating Climate Misinformation Toolkit with ACT Climate Labs
  • Creation of Net Zero Energy Transition Toolkit with UK Power Networks DSO
  • Successful third cohort of Climate Leadership Academy training 20 cross-party councillors

Looking Ahead to 2025

UK100 is evolving to meet the challenges ahead with:

  • Enhanced membership model with tiered access to resources
  • Expanded Knowledge Hub and new Policy Working Group
  • Fourth year of Climate Leadership Academy
  • Major milestone conference exploring progress toward 2030 targets
  • Evidence-based advocacy on key legislation and policy
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