1.4 Total footprint

The UK Government publishes information on the country’s carbon footprint, covering both direct and indirect annual GHG emissions, including the emissions embedded in imports. This provides a comprehensive picture of the UK’s total carbon footprint from the consumption perspective (Figure 4).

You’ll notice that, where possible, for UK data publications from government departments such as DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) and DECC (Department of Energy & Climate Change) have been used. The names and responsibilities of these departments can change in government reorganisations (e.g. in 2016, DECC became part of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy) but remain an invaluable source of information and statistics.