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Scottish Borders Council

…://www.gov.scot/publications/climate-ready-scotland-second-scottish-climate-change-adaptation-programme-2019-2024/ 18 the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Scotland's National Performance Framework. SBC is tied to both. In the Scottish Borders, the consequences of climate change will be increasingly severe, compounding many other long-term challenges faced by the area such as rising energy…

… and treated 52,300 tonnes per annum. Per person 0.45t recycled 0.22t, diverted 0.1t, land filled 0.13t SBC Employees 2020 4992 Roads SBC managed 3,000km 1.0 OUR RACE TO ZERO Climate change is an urgent global issue. We are already feeling its impact in the Scottish Borders. We can and we must act on it now. In August 2019 SBC committed to implementing the UN Sustainable Development…

… in the green value chain and gives opportunities for collaboration and new ways of working. In setting our own targets and taking active steps towards SMART sustainability goals, SBC will be in a more confident position to mitigate risk and work with other partners and stakeholders. We are seeking agreement on goal meaning and intent. At this early stage in the CCRM, like the Scottish…

… still move about, but fewer people regularly commute to work. Our pension pots are invested in green finance schemes. Based on high quality food and drink, woodland creation and timber processing, peatland restoration and biodiversity as well as sustainable tourism and renewable energy we have a thriving green economy. For local consumption and export, high-quality livestock and crops…

… infrastructure of our settlements through engagement with businesses and communities as local populations are encouraged to invest, spend time and money with local businesses and create a more “profit for purpose” adaptable local circular economy. Sustainability underpins our prosperity – in our fields, factories, forests, towns and villages, in the energy which powers homes and businesses and in our…