Scotland's 2030 climate change target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 75% is 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-...
What is net zero? The United Nations (UN) has stated that, to avoid significant climate change, global warming must be limited to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Many agree that countries can meet this target by achieving net zero global emissions by 2050. Reaching net zero means ...
Scottish port redevelopment under way after £100mn credit injection Ardersier near Inverness aims to become distribution hub for North Sea wind power May 10 2024 Scotland’s new deputy first minister vows to cut burdens on business Kate Forbes meets senior executives on first day in office in ...
“These policies and proposals set us on a pathway to a just transition to net zero. This journey will not be easy. We know there are factors we can’t control, including technological advances and the limits of devolved power. We will need to be innovative,...
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, ...
“It is this collaborative approach which will support Scotland in meeting its world leading target of net zero emissions by 2045.” Catherine Topley, chief executive officer of Scottish Canals, said: “Our canals were once the lifeline of the industrial revolution transporting...
Glasgow City Council has set out its clear intention to become the UK’s first Net Zero City by 2030. ScottishPower has been headquartered in the Glasgow region for over 65 years and we’ve pledged to help Glasgow meet this ambitious target. Across ScottishPower's networks, retail and renewa...
McKinsey: A lot of what we hear from executives has to do with attracting talent to construction and capital projects by illustrating the impact they can have on decarbonization and net-zero goals. How has this affected...
the Scottish government has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2045, five years ahead of the UK's target. To this end, Scotland has made efforts to build a series of renewable energy projects to achieve energy transition. Among them, the most significant achievements are the developmen...