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Aberdeen City Council

… in the global energy transition to a Climate Positive future. “Moving to a productive low carbon economy cannot be achieved by central government alone; it is a shared responsibility across the country. Local areas are best placed to drive emission reductions through their unique position of managing policy on land, buildings, water, waste and transport. They can embed low carbon measures…

… to all stakeholders a comprehensive analysis of the emissions attributable to the city (our total carbon footprint), including the direct emissions related to our homes, workplaces and ground transport, our fair share of emissions related to aviation and shipping, as well as the indirect emissions that arise from the consumption of goods and services by our residents and the organisations based…

… that even though the wealthiest in society have released the majority of carbon emissions, it is the poorest that are hit the hardest by the impacts of the climate crisis. Moving to a future of net zero carbon emissions and beyond, whilst ensuring that everyone can prosper, regardless of status or income, is often termed a ‘just transition’ and should be a key guiding principle for Aberdeen. So…

… we all need to make the journey together, we need leaders to show the way, with urgency. As the Committee on Climate Change has stated, the national target for net zero carbon emissions by 2045 represents a step-change in ambition for Scotland, requiring urgent action across every sector. It has been shown that climate-resilient cities provide a mission-critical solution to furthering…

… departure from the model and legacy of urbanisation built over the last century. A bold, ambitious vision and strong, place-based leadership are essential in making this happen. Most cities across Scotland and the UK are working towards net zero carbon goals over the coming few decades. In Aberdeen, we want to go further – much further. And we can. Our confidence and ambition are underpinned…