The Scottish Government has a target date for net zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. These commitments show that Scotland is accelerating its transition towards a low carbon economy. Companies, ranging from multinationals like Unilever and BP to Scotland's leading sustainable SMEs, ...
out of reach and will have to be abandoned, the country's net zero minister Mairi McAllan told the Scottish Parliament April 18.While ditching the interim target, the government said it would retain its legally-binding net zero goal of 2045 and would bring forward a new bill to achieve ...
Màiri McAllan was elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2021 representing Clydesdale. She was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition in March 2023, then as Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy two months ago.In her role, the Scottish Government says...
including technological advances and the limits of devolved power. We will need to be innovative, to learn as we are going and to utilise new and exciting technologies and ideas, seizing on the multiple benefits our journey to net zero presents. We also need the...
Defending Mr Gray earlier on Monday, colleague Gillian Martin told the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme the events were "in line with his government duties and in line with his responsibilities for sport". The acting net zero and energy secretary added: "The fact of the ma...
Government. We highlight that reductions in VAT on household repairs would help incentivise the renovation of homes in Scotland, improving their quality, and helping to make Scotland’s housing more energy efficient and responsive to the challenges of climate change and the transition to n...
Scottish Enterprise targets its funding support at companies that are committed to adopting fair work and net zero practices. For companies that haven't yet embraced these principles, we provide practical support to help them become more resilient, competitive and productive.Our...
Scottish EDGE is a funding competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s innovative, high growth potential entrepreneurial talent. Funded by theHunter Foundation, theRoyal Bank of Scotland, theScottish Government,Scottish Enterpriseand private donors, the competition is delivered twice per yea...
“The 14 MW solar site will not only prevent around 2800 tpy of CO2being emitted and provide enough electricity to power 3800 homes in Angus District, but it will also help the Scottish government achieve their target of 20 GW of additional renewable energy by 2030. The site will additionally...
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