Including 17 closely related terms such as carbon economy, low carbon economy, and low carbon investment.
… and implement a transition to environmentally and socially sustainable jobs, sectors and economies, building on Scotland’s economic and workforce strengths and potential. create opportunities to develop resource efficient and sustainable economic approaches, which help address inequality and poverty. design and deliver low carbon investment and infrastructure, and make all possible efforts to create…
… and affordable cost; and how the transition to a low carbon economy can be positive for society, the economy and the environment. 4.10 The COVID-19 pandemic and associated policy response has sharply accelerated demands for a global, national and regional responses which are grounded in wellbeing and sustainability. The recommendations of the Scottish Government commissioned Advisory Group on Economic…
… and a restriction on wellbeing. Increasingly, however, contrary to this perception, evidence points to a virtuous circle of benefits from such action. For example, the Paris Agreement will support a worldwide market for low carbon goods and services, as other countries have also committed to reducing their carbon footprint. Analysis by the International Finance Corporation indicates that the Paris…
… Agreement will help open up $23 trillion worth of opportunities for climate-smart investments in emerging markets between 2016 and 2030. The Agreement will enhance the long term international competitiveness of low carbon business in Scotland by ensuring that more eco-friendly business practices are adopted elsewhere. Ambitious climate action across key economic systems—energy, cities, food and land…
… currently go about our business, and changing how we live, travel, and work. 6.7 In fulfilling its role, the Council should seek to:- Reduce the Council’s carbon emissions in line with national targets, with the aspiration to exceed targets where practical Work in partnership towards delivering a carbon neutral Scottish Borders including moving to a low carbon fleet alongside the promotion…