A TRANSITION TO NET ZERO

Most are familiar with the target of net zero emissions by 2045 but less familiar with the interim target of 70% reductions by 2030, less than 10 years away. The 2020 target of a 56% reduction is only likely to be met because lockdown restrictions have constrained emissions temporarily notes the Committee on Climate Change. 

We are transitioning to a net-zero emissions Scotland for the benefit of our environment, our people, and our prosperity.

Scotland’s world-leading climate change legislation sets a target date for net-zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. 

The Scottish Government is updating its Climate Change Plan to reflect the increased ambition of the new targets set in the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019.  

Actions outlined include: 

• reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a Just Transition to a net-zero economy and society
• driving Scotland's adaptation to climate change
• supporting decarbonisation in the public sector
• engaging with business and industry on decarbonisation
• encouraging individuals to move towards low carbon living
• leading international action on climate change
• supporting communities to tackle climate change through the Climate Challenge Fund
• supporting developing countries to tackle climate change through the Climate Justice Fund
• preparing to participate in a UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) after leaving the EU ETS at the end of the EU Exit Transition Period.

Read more on the Scottish Government website