… approved by the Cabinet at its meeting today, including setting a date for the Council to be carbon neutral which will require tougher Council targets to be set. 15. Achieving Carbon neutral/ net zero alone means that we will have to take action to remove as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as we put into it. 16. It is proposed that the strategy will initially focus on 3 key action…
… legally- binding targets to reduce Scotland’s emissions of all greenhouse gases to net-zero by 2045 at the latest, with interim targets for reduction of at least 56% by 2020, 75% by 2030 and 90% by 2040. There are 7 greenhouse gases. These are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and the four F-gases (hydrofluorocarbons- HFCs, perfluorocarbons – PFCs, sulphur hexafluoride- SF6 and nitrogen…
… trifluoride- NF3). AGENDA ITEM No.5 6. However, carbon dioxide emissions are to be net-zero by 2040. Progress towards these targets will be measured against • 1990 baseline levels of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide; and • 1995 baseline levels of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulphur hexafluoride and nitrogen trifluoride 7. The Council has a current statutory…
… in 2018. Much of its content is now outdated and has been superseded by changes in legislation, current thinking and good practice. 10. Initial considerations indicate that the Council’s current activities and practices will not achieve the Scottish Government’s target to be carbon neutral by 2040 or achieve net-zero for all greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. 11. Given the developing…
… that there is a broad consensus on how to progress the agenda. Consultation could extend to highlighting progress being made and what benefits are being realised. Digital technologies could allow us to display real-time air quality measurements around our schools and on local high streets and/or or display our progress towards net-zero carbon emissions Progress 23. Despite delays caused by the coronavirus…