ESS Expo survey highlights concern over net-zero goals

The survey was conducted through extensive collaboration with experts and stakeholders nationwide.

In the recent National Environmental Services Survey,  just 11% of environmental services professionals in the UK believe that the government will meet its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

The survey was conducted in collaboration with experts and stakeholders nationwide and aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the nation’s most pressing environmental concerns. 

Key insights

• 11% of environmental professionals believe that the Government will meet its goal to decarbonise the economy  by 2050.
• Greenwashing is what environmental professionals would like to change the most about the sector
• 59% of respondents think single use plastic items should be banned
• Funding, rising costs, budgetary pressures and the current economic situation featured heavily in what people listed as the biggest challenges they are facing right now

The full results can be found here.

‘Accelerated action’

According to the survey, the findings highlight the “urgency for accelerated action and collaborative efforts to combat climate change.”

Environmental professionals expressed concern regarding the ambitious goal set by the government. The survey shows this finding highlights the “imperative for enhanced efforts and collaboration to address climate change and transition towards a sustainable future.”

The National Environmental Services Survey also uncovered additional insights that underscore the challenges faced by the environmental sector. Funding limitations, rising costs, budgetary pressures, and the current economic situation all emerged as prominent obstacles to the sector.

ESS

The upcoming Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), taking place on 13-14 September at the NEC, Birmingham, provides a platform to engage with the survey results, foster discussions, and ignite collaborative action over the recent findings.

Environmental professionals, stakeholders, and like-minded individuals are invited to connect, share best practices, and collectively shape the future of environmental services. By leveraging the insights gained from the survey, participants at ESS can engage in discussions, seek innovative solutions, and drive significant strides towards achieving a greener, sustainable future. 

The National Environmental Services Survey and the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo aim to foster collaboration, advocacy, and transformative action. With the urgent need to address climate change and achieve ambitious environmental goals, it is imperative to leverage the expertise and knowledge of environmental professionals and stakeholders in shaping effective solutions. 

The survey’s results will take centre stage at the ESS, the largest gathering of environmental professionals in the UK, to be held on September 13-14 at the NEC, Birmingham. 

For more information about the National Environmental Services Survey and the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo, please visit www.ess-expo.co.uk.

You can register for your free ticket to the expo here.