This article is part of ourseries on coal phase out and the G7 in 2021.You can find a full list of articles, along with the backstory of our analysis of G7 coal trends since 2015, here.
For the first time in six editions, E3G’s annual review of G7 progress finds that performance has improved in all countries. The underlying data trends and direction of government policy actions are positive, providing a platform for both further acceleration of national coal phase out efforts and G7 cooperation.
The interactive graphic below provides an overview showing the year-on-year changes in performance of the G7 countries. Select a year from the drop-down menu to see the evolution of country actions and their position relative to their peers. The 2021 scorecard includes commentary explaining notable changes to our assessment or highlights of country performance. Hover over the scores with a bold outline to see this additional information.