This draft Climate Change Plan includes the policies and proposals that Scotland needs to end our contribution to increasing global emissions and deliver real benefits for people across Scotland – warmer homes, better air quality, and the health benefits of active travel – to support people in our communities to live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives. 

Scottish Government invite you to share your views on the Plan by responding to this consultation. You’re welcome to contribute as an individual or on behalf of an organisation. Feel free to answer as many or as few questions as you wish – every response will be considered by the Scottish Government.

Governments cannot tackle climate change alone. All of us – individuals, communities and businesses across our society – have a role in realising this shared ambition.

Fighting climate change is also a global effort. While Scotland's response is only one small piece of the puzzle, we can demonstrate to a global audience how emissions reduction and environmental benefits can go hand in hand with economic opportunities, national resilience, job creation fairness, and the advancement of fundamental human rights. 

The Scottish Government is determined to deliver a fair transition to net zero, and we are guaranteed to have more success working collaboratively as part of a national endeavour.  

Read the consultation paper - Draft Climate Change Plan. The consultation paper contains full background information for this consultation. You may find it useful to read or refer to while responding.