Understanding the data, methodology, and story behind climate action co-benefits
This dashboard visualizes the socio-economic co-benefits associated with net-zero climate actions recommended by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) in the UK's Seventh Carbon Budget.
The data covers 46,426 small areas across the UK and projects co-benefits from 2025 to 2050, providing a comprehensive view of how climate action creates value for communities nationwide.
Source: Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, UK Co-Benefits Atlas
Website: www.ukcobenefitsatlas.net
Coverage: 46,426 small areas (datazones in Northern Ireland and Scotland, lower super output areas in England and Wales)
Time Period: 2025-2050 (25 years)
The analysis reveals that climate action generates £145.6 billion in net co-benefits across the UK over the 2025-2050 period.
The largest co-benefits come from air quality improvements (£48.3B), noise reduction (£34.2B), physical activity, and warmer homes (£8.8B).
Data source: Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, UK Co-Benefits Atlas (www.ukcobenefitsatlas.net). Weather data from Met Office. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) data from EPC Open Data Communities. GDP data from data.gov.uk. Analysis aggregated across 391 UK local authorities.