71% support the country’s aim of reaching net zero by 2050

The majority of people in Britain (71%) still support the country’s aim of reaching net zero by 2050, despite government extensions to key targets.

Our polling suggests that this is true regardless of political beliefs: over half of Conservatives (56%) and almost three-quarters of Labour voters (73%) said they wanted the UK to lead the way on net zero.

We need nationwide change, realistic conversations, and tangible support for the public. The onus is on the UK energy industry and Government to provide solutions that the public can get behind. Energy suppliers are already helping customers reduce their energy use and change how they use their energy - at OVO we are installing new tech and cheaper electric car charging as well as offering advice from Energy Experts on how to make homes more energy efficient. We want to work with the government to do even more to help our customers.

Home-grown clean energy and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is the only path to lower bills and a healthier planet. We have known this for years yet we are in danger of moving backwards. Today's research shows that to win the next election, political parties need to show they are ambitious about meeting net zero goals, while not leaving the public behind.