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In Scotland, independent experts have put forward a fresh set of targets aimed at addressing climate change over the next two decades. The Scottish government had abandoned annual targets after consistently failing to meet them, but the commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 remained intact. According to the Climate Change Committee (CCC), emissions must reduce by an average of 57% over the next five years and by 69% by 2035 in comparison to 1990 levels to meet the net zero target.
Originally set in 2019, the government’s climate change targets included a 75% reduction in emissions by 2030. However, these ambitious goals were dropped in 2024 following advice from the CCC that they were no longer feasible. The most recent data indicates a 50% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 compared to the baseline year of 1990.
The CCC emphasizes the need for immediate and substantial action to achieve net zero emissions by 2045. Instead of yearly targets, emissions will now be measured in carbon budgets across five-year intervals, aligning with the approach taken across the UK. The committee suggests a focus on transitioning to electric vehicles and heat pumps in the coming years, which would involve significant upfront costs but lead to long-term savings due to the lower operational costs of EVs and heat pumps compared to traditional gas-powered systems.
In addition to recommending increased renewable energy generation, the CCC advises expanding nature-based climate measures such as tree planting and peatland restoration, which could contribute to 13% of emissions reductions by 2045. Environmental groups urge the government to take decisive action as outlined in the report, emphasizing the need to move beyond discussions and delays towards tangible progress in Scotland’s climate journey
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