CCC: Response to Scottish Government announcement on climate targets

In response to Minister Mairi McAllan's announcement today, please see the below statement.

Professor Piers Forster, Interim Chair of the Climate Change Committee said:

"The removal of Scotland's 2030 target, announced by the Scottish Government today, is deeply disappointing. 

“We are reassured that the Net Zero target remains in place but interim targets and plans to deliver against them are what makes any Net Zero commitment credible. They are essential for enabling a stable transition that protects jobs and the welfare of citizens and provides new opportunities. Long term planning is vital for businesses, citizens, and future Parliaments. Today that has been undermined.

“The Committee urges the Scottish Government to lay and deliver against new commitments as soon as possible.”