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Recommendation 2
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Acknowledged
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The UK and Scottish Governments have different net zero target dates of 2050 and 2045...
Recommendation
The UK and Scottish Governments have different net zero target dates of 2050 and 2045 respectively. We recommend the UK and Scottish Governments respond to this report explaining how they will work together to ensure respective targets will be met. The Scottish Government should demonstrate how it is engaging with UK Government in reserved areas to ensure net zero is reached in Scotland five years earlier than the rest of the UK.
Government Response Summary
The government states that it is working with the Devolved Administrations on tackling climate change and delivering net zero, collaborating at all levels, including through the Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Inter-ministerial Group and the official-level Net Zero Nations Board.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Net Zero Strategy highlighted areas of joint co-operation and commitment to UK- wide emission reductions. There is much to be gained from working together and sharing learnings where possible for the benefit of people and businesses across the UK. The UK Government is working with the Devolved Administrations on tackling climate change and delivering net zero, collaborating at all levels to achieve our shared goals. We engage regularly with the Devolved Administrations on reducing their carbon emissions and meeting our UK-wide climate targets, including through the Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Inter-ministerial Group to discuss matters pertaining to the net-zero transition. This Group is supported bythe official-level Net Zero Nations Board.