Scottish Government

The Scottish Government's clear focus is to increase sustainable economic growth and to raise economic performance, while at the same time reducing our impact on the planet.

The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 introduces ambitious, world-leading legislation to reduce emissions by at least 80 per cent by 2050, and will drive new thinking, new solutions and new technologies putting Scotland at the forefront of building a sustainable low carbon economy.

Scotland's commitments on climate change action are set out in the Government Economic Strategy and National Performance Framework.

Targets include:

• Renewable sources to generate the equivalent of 100 per cent of Scotland's gross annual electricity consumption by 2020. Similarly, a target has been set for renewables sources to provide the equivalent of 11 per cent of Scotland's heat demand by 2020.
• Reducing the local and global environmental impact of Scotland's consumption and production

The Scottish Government also recognises the importance of preparing for a new climate.

• Scotland's first Climate Change Adaptation Framework is designed to help manage the risks and safeguard communities from the impacts of a changing climate.