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