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We all need help making informed decisions that support sustainability, environmental responsibility and efficiency.

Data gives us insights into energy use, carbon emissions, water consumption, and waste management. Highlighting trends, tracking progress, and supporting accountability. From monitoring renewable energy adoption to assessing biodiversity, data improves transparency and decision-making.

Statistics also help uncover areas for improvement. Whether streamlining supply chains, improving agricultural practices, or reducing waste, statistical and data-driven approaches are helping to shape greener practices.

Read about small, consistent changes that can make a big impact with our year-long guide to greener living.

52 weeks sustainability
Climate Stripes 1850 to 2023

Find out more about this compelling temperature change visualisation.

Discover our sustainability stats relating to the twelve days of Christmas.

Christmas display

Climate Stripes graphic Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading)