Food Matters Live Podcast 384: Net Zero emissions by 2045 - is Scotland on track?
Feb 3, 2023
46:01
Scotland has set itself an ambitious target, to reach net zero emissions of all greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
The Climate Change Act 2019 commits the country to the target, which is more difficult to achieve than a net-zero carbon target, which commits only to balancing carbon dioxide emissions.
So how is Scotland doing in its drive to meet this target? And how will it affect the food and drink industry?
Scotland was one of the very first countries to declare a climate emergency, and in the last 30 years it has halved its greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn more about our Sustainable Food Forum
The targets make for wonderful headlines, but to make a real impact, it is all about the detail.
And unless action is taken, net zero commitments are just hot air.
So, how is the Scottish food industry adapting and to what extent are Scottish consumers switching to sustainable food choices?
Guests:
Pete Richie, Executive Director, Nourish Scotland
Iain Clunie, Net Zero Director, FDF Scotland
The Climate Change Act 2019 commits the country to the target, which is more difficult to achieve than a net-zero carbon target, which commits only to balancing carbon dioxide emissions.
So how is Scotland doing in its drive to meet this target? And how will it affect the food and drink industry?
Scotland was one of the very first countries to declare a climate emergency, and in the last 30 years it has halved its greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn more about our Sustainable Food Forum
The targets make for wonderful headlines, but to make a real impact, it is all about the detail.
And unless action is taken, net zero commitments are just hot air.
So, how is the Scottish food industry adapting and to what extent are Scottish consumers switching to sustainable food choices?
Guests:
Pete Richie, Executive Director, Nourish Scotland
Iain Clunie, Net Zero Director, FDF Scotland