The National Consumer Council

The National Consumer Council makes a practical difference to the lives of consumers in the UK, using its insight into consumer needs to advocate change. We work with public service providers, business and regulators, and our relationship with the Department for Trade and Industry – our main funder – gives us a strong connection within government. We conduct rigourous research and policy analysis to investigate key consumer issues, and use this to influence organisations and people that make change happen.

The UK government is committed to developing a strategy for sustainable consumption and production, and has already stated its ambition to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from energy by 60 per cent by 2050.

To achieve this kind of radical change it is crucial that policy-makers clearly understand the attitudes and behaviour of consumers, including those who are disadvantaged by low incomes and other factors. Our recent work details the ways in which both government and industry can help these consumers make greener choices.

For more information visit www.ncc.org.uk/responsibleconsumption/.