Greenhouse gases

We recognise our role in ensuring that Scotland achieves its target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.  The identification and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions takes place across the whole of the NHSScotland estate, encompassing emissions arising from energy, water consumption and treatment, waste, anaesthetic gases, transport, business travel and from the goods and services we procure. We also engage staff, patients, visitors and other local agencies to contribute to the delivery of area-wide greenhouse gas reduction strategies and plans.

Greenhouse gases CASE STUDIES

NHS Grampian Energy Efficiency Project

The NHS Grampian energy efficiency project comprised a large-scale suite of activities to reduce carbon emissions and to improve energy performance, efficiency and resilience.

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POLICY DOCUMENTS

Climate Change - Net Zero Nation: draft public engagement strategy Consultation

This draft public engagement strategy sets out the Government's overarching framework for engaging the people of Scotland in the transition to a net zero nation which is prepared for the effects of our changing climate.

Securing a Green Recovery on a Path to Net Zero: climate change plan 2018–2032 - update

This update to Scotland's 2018-2032 Climate Change Plan sets out the Scottish Government's pathway to our new and ambitious targets set by the Climate Change Act 2019. It is a key strategic document on our green recovery from COVID-19.

Heat in Buildings Strategy - Achieving Net Zero Emissions: consultation

Draft heat in buildings strategy consultation to gather evidence and views on our proposed actions to meet our climate change targets, whilst maximising economic opportunities, ensuring a just transition and addressing fuel poverty.

PARTNER RESOURCES

The UN Climate Change Conference COP26 Glasgow 2020

This is a globally significant event as the world comes together to address climate change.

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Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 ºC

Summary video for Policy Makers

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Towards a Net Zero NHS

Presentation by Kathryn Dapre Head of Energy & Sustainability at NHSScotland on getting to net zero

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Healthcare's Climate Footprint

In collaboration with Health Care Without Harm, Arup has estimated the healthcare sector’s global climate footprint, establishing for the first time the significance of healthcare’s contribution to the climate emergency.

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