UK Net Zero Business Census 2025
Add your voice to the largest UK industry study of business progress on the journey to net zero.
About the Census
The UK Net Zero Business Census is an annual survey which creates a nationwide snapshot of how businesses are tackling net zero and climate action. It is delivered by UK Business Climate Hub in partnership with Planet Mark, Sage and a coalition of business associations, organisations and media outlets. The initiative is endorsed by the DESNZ Net Zero Council, with polling conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce. In the 2024 UK Net Zero Business Census Report, more than 2,000+ organisations participated.
What is net zero?
The UK Climate Act (2019) established a national 2050 net zero target in law. In practice, this means that organisations need to reduce carbon emissions in line with science-based targets. Most industries will need to cut at least 90% of their total emissions before 2050.
Significance of the UK Net Zero Business Census
Why take part?
- Help shape decisions around national policy, investment, and business support.
- Benchmark your business in the UK’s climate journey.
- Contribute to the most important net zero dataset of its kind.
Take part. Be heard. Be counted.
Significance of the UK Net Zero Business Census
Your voice matters
Drive national change in just 2 steps 1. Register for the Census 2. Answer 10 multiple choice questions
Brought to you by UK Business Climate Hub and Planet Mark, endorsed by the DESNZ Net Zero Council
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take part in the Census?
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are actively encouraged to take part in the UK Net Zero Business Census. No industry is excluded; no company too big or small.
Most importantly, no matter where your business is on its net zero journey – we want to hear from you.
Why should you take part in the UK Net Zero Business Census?
Make an impact
Contribute to the most important net zero dataset of its kind. Share your business’s plans for net zero, or if you’ve not started yet, help us to form a clearer understanding of where more support is needed to overcome the challenges.
Influence policy and investment decisions
The data collected from this census will inform decisions around the national policy, investment and support needed to help businesses transition to net zero by 2050.
Benchmark your business
Measure and elevate your sustainability performance by benchmarking your business. Discover where you fit in the UK’s climate journey.
Will I get to see the 2025 Census results?
All Census participants will receive a copy of the 2025 UK Net Zero Business Census report by email.
How will we use the data collected?
All data submitted to the 2025 UK Net Zero Business Census will only be used for the purposes of this research. Results of the survey will only present aggregate summary data (e.g. percentage of organisations who have set a net zero target). Individual responses will not be shared with third parties.
Planet Mark (Data Controller) and British Chamber of Commerce (Data Processor) will follow GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018 and any other applicable European data protection laws.
Contact information
Consented contact information will not be shared with any third parties for any marketing or events-related purposes.
Planet Mark or UK Business Climate Hub may use your contact details to get in touch about related information and events.
For more information regarding your data, please click on the links below:
British Chamber of Commerce Privacy Policy
Alcumus (parent company of Planet Mark) Global Privacy Policy
When will the results be published?
After the 2025 UK Net Zero Business Census closes on 18th July 2025, we will produce a Census report for publication in October 2025.
All Census participants will receive a copy of the final report by email.
How else can I support the UK Net Zero Business Census?
Please help us continue to spread the word about the 2025 UK Net Zero Business Census with other organisations to encourage as much participation as possible.
Download the Census Marketing toolkit for graphics and templates to share the Census with your network.
Who do I contact if I have any further questions?
Where can I review the 2024 UK Net Zero Business Census?
In 2024, the largest ever UK industry study reported that 73% of organisations are prioritising net zero, but over half face barriers.
The 2024 UK Net Zero Business Census report unveils these crucial insights and more. This report provides a benchmark for progress, highlights key challenges, and offers actionable recommendations for businesses, policymakers, and investors on net zero.
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