A UK success story

Despite recession, our infographic Green economy: a UK success story shows that the UK's green economic sector is still growing strong. Worth £122 billion in 2011 (9.3% of GDP) it provides nearly a million jobs. And, in Green growth at a a glance, we provide a picture of how the UK's green economy compares with Germany.

Sustainable savings

Government subsidies, for instance for ISAs and pensions, amount to around £40 billion a year, yet there are no conditions attached to this support to ensure the investment is responsible and sustainable. This is a major opportunity to use these powerful levers to build a stronger more sustainable economy.

Read our report: Saving for a sustainable future 

Green taxes

We need to change the way we tax, to reduce taxes on things that are valued by society, like jobs, profits and incomes, and increase them on things society does not like, such as pollution and fossil fuel use.

Would a fuel duty stabiliser really be fair? 
Making aviation pay its way

A better route

We research and report on what is necessary for a sustainable economic transition. We regularly invite leading thinkers and senior politicians to debate at our events and write for our journal Inside Track on issues around the development of a greener economy. Find out more at the links below: