Orkney Islands

22,400

110,682 tonnes

5 tonnes

2030

Not known

Local warming stripes

These warming stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading), show the temperature change in Orkney Islands, from 1884 to 2023. Each stripe represents the average temperature for a single year, relative to the average temperature over the period as a whole. Shades of blue indicate cooler-than-average years, while red shows years that were hotter than average. The stark band of deep red stripes on the right-hand side of the graphic show the rapid heating in recent decades.

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Orkney Islands
2023

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Council Scorecard

Climate Emergency UK’s Council Action Scorecard covers the important actions that this council is taking towards net zero. You can see where the council is performing well and not so well – and compare progress to other councils.

Action Gap

dedlyne’s tracker is a data-driven projection of Net Zero attainment, reframing how we speak about Net Zero in a simple, easily understood manner. It clearly shows any gap between target and progress based on the projected Net Zero year.

High-impact, low carbon initiatives

Discover the amazing collaborations between local councils, communities and companies in and around Orkney Islands.

  • Community Woodlands Association
    Aberdeen City

    Community Woodlands Association

    Supporting new and existing Community Woodlands across Scotland to achieve their aspirations.

    Nature
  • European Marine Energy Centre
    Orkney Islands

    European Marine Energy Centre

    Reducing the cost and time for testing new offshore power generation.

    Renewable Energy
  • ReFLEX Orkney
    Orkney Islands

    ReFLEX Orkney

    Pioneering an integrated, affordable, low-carbon energy system for the future.

    Buildings & Places