The Climate Change Committee has said it no longer believes that the Scottish government will meet its statutory 2030 goal to reduce emissions by 75%.
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. It advises the UK and devolved governments on emissions targets and to report to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The CCC said it has lost confidence in the Scottish government’s ability to meet the target because of continued delays to the updated climate change plan and “further slippage” in promised climate policies. However, the CCC said there is a path to achieving the target but “stronger action” is needed to reduce emissions across the economy.
The Committee also said there is no comprehensive strategy for Scotland to decarbonise towards net zero.
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