Manchester Climate

The latest available data shows that aviation emissions in Manchester increased by 9% between 2023 and 2024.

Manchester Airport is the UK's third largest airport, acting as an international hub that not only serves Manchester's residents, but also passengers from Greater Manchester and the wider UK.

Whilst aviation emissions are not included in Manchester's carbon budget, the city recognises that addressing these emissions is essential to ensuring we are playing our full part in delivering our commitments under the Paris Agreement.

In collaboration with Manchester Airports Group and academic partners, we're taking proactive steps to accurately assess and track Manchester's aviation emissions.

Transparent emissions reporting enables informed decision-making and there are significant opportunities for intervention at airport, city and city-region levels, as well as through national policy.

Head to our website (link in bio) to read the latest aviation emissions report for Manchester

We've published the latest direct emissions data for Manchester.

Direct emissions, also sometimes referred to as Scope 1 emissions, relate to emissions from our buildings and transport. There is a two-year time-lag in when the data becomes available - meaning the current data is for 2023.

Our latest report shows that whilst Manchester's direct emissions are falling, this is not happening rapidly enough.

Between 2018 and 2023 emissions fell by 20%, well below the 49% reduction required to stay within the city's carbon budget.

The challenge ahead is clear. Rapid and scalable change is needed to ensure that, as a city, we achieve our vision of becoming zero carbon and climate resilient by 2038 at the latest and that we are on track to become a fairer and greener Manchester.

We all have a role to play. Head to our website (link in bio!) to read the latest Emissions Report and The Plan for more detail on how Manchester is tackling climate change over the next five years.

We've published the latest direct emissions data for Manchester.

Direct emissions, also sometimes referred to as Scope 1 emissions, relate to emissions from our buildings and transport. There is a two-year time-lag in when the data becomes available - meaning the current data is for 2023.

Our latest report shows that whilst Manchester's direct emissions are falling, this is not happening rapidly enough.

Between 2018 and 2023 emissions fell by 20%, well below the 49% reduction required to stay within the city's carbon budget.

The challenge ahead is clear. Rapid and scalable change is needed to ensure that, as a city, we achieve our vision of becoming zero carbon and climate resilient by 2038 at the latest and that we are on track to become a fairer and greener Manchester.

We all have a role to play. Head to our website to read the latest Emissions Report and The Plan for more detail on how Manchester is tackling climate change over the next five years.

www.manchesterclimate.com