The question was originally phrased by the source as: "The UK government is aiming to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions to 'net zero' by 2050. This will involve significantly reducing emissions produced by our industries, transport, food, and homes. Any remaining emissions will be balanced by actions that reduce greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere, such as planting trees. Before today, how much, if anything, did you know about the concept of ‘Net Zero’?"
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Public awareness of the "Net Zero" concept in the UK 2024
Approximately ** percent of UK adults were aware of the concept of 'net-zero' to some degree as of 2024. Just over half of the respondents felt they knew a lot or fair amount about this concept, while **** percent had never heard of it.
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GOV.UK. (July 3, 2024). Share of respondents who are aware of the concept of "Net Zero" in the United Kingdom in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1325889/public-awareness-of-net-zero-concept-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK. "Share of respondents who are aware of the concept of "Net Zero" in the United Kingdom in 2024." Chart. July 3, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1325889/public-awareness-of-net-zero-concept-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK. (2024). Share of respondents who are aware of the concept of "Net Zero" in the United Kingdom in 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1325889/public-awareness-of-net-zero-concept-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK. "Share of Respondents Who Are Aware of The Concept of "Net Zero" in The United Kingdom in 2024." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 3 Jul 2024, /statistics/1325889/public-awareness-of-net-zero-concept-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK, Share of respondents who are aware of the concept of "Net Zero" in the United Kingdom in 2024 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1325889/public-awareness-of-net-zero-concept-united-kingdom/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Share of respondents who are aware of the concept of "Net Zero" in the United Kingdom in 2024 [Graph], GOV.UK, July 3, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1325889/public-awareness-of-net-zero-concept-united-kingdom/
