“Today’s Climate Change Committee report should act as a rallying cry for action. Scotland's 2030 climate goals are now ‘no longer credible’, and there is no ‘comprehensive strategy’ for Scotland to meet its net zero goals, according to the committee.

 

“By setting a legally binding target of becoming net zero by 2045, the Scottish Government is demonstrating international climate leadership. But the costs of delaying action far outweigh the costs of immediate action, and the clock is ticking. As the Climate Change Committee report states, now is time to deliver. 

 

“As a matter of urgency, the government must rise to the challenge of implementing a comprehensive roadmap to decarbonise key sectors – particularly transport, agriculture, land use and buildings. 

 

“It is clear that maintaining business-as-usual is not an option, and the time for making minor tweaks to the status quo has long gone. 

 

“While delivering a just transition poses huge challenges, it also presents enormous opportunities, from creating a new generation of well-paid green jobs and raising living standards, to reducing poverty and tackling deep-rooted inequalities. Scotland is well placed to prosper from decarbonisation, but to unlock this incredible potential, hardwiring climate and economic justice into every aspect of Scotland’s economy must be a priority.” 

 

ENDS

 

NOTES TO EDITORS 

 

[1] https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/progress-in-reducing-emissions-in-scotland-2023-report-to-parliament/#introduction

 

[2] Future Economy Scotland is a non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just. The organisation does not have a formal stance on Scotland’s constitutional future, and is not aligned to any political party or any politician. The organisation is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee operating with charitable principles. For more information, visit: www.futureeconomy.scot

 

[3] To book an interview with a spokesperson, or for any other questions, please contact press@futureeconomy.scot or call communications lead Ian Fraser on 07803 970393.