Introduction and key messages • The UK's emissions fell by around 40% ( 365 MICO że) in the last three decades. In the next three decades, emissions must fall by 100% (522 MICO;e) to achieve the Net Zero goal. The Balanced Net Zero Pathway - the basis for our Sixth Carbon Budget recommendation - represents a decisive transition to Net Zero with over 60% of the necessary reduction to Net Zero achieved in the coming 15 years.