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Thank You & Looking Ahead: Scotland's Climate Change Plan & 2026 Opportunities
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank you for the support and collaboration you’ve shown throughout the year. Your efforts - whether by reducing the environmental impact in your organisation, encouraging your teams to partake in climate action, or helping share Scotland’s climate messages - have made a real difference. Together, we’ve helped communities and businesses across Scotland move closer to our net zero goals, and that progress matters.
Scotland’s Climate Change Plan — real benefits for everyone
The draft Climate Change Plan (2026–2040) is Scotland’s roadmap to net zero, setting out policies across transport, energy, agriculture, and housing.
It’s not just about cutting emissions - it’s about creating opportunities:
- Economy: a growing green economy, supporting jobs and investment.
- Communities: lower energy bills, cleaner air, and better transport links.
- Environment: protected landscapes, cleaner rivers, and greener spaces.
Scotland is already making progress - over 91% of our electricity comes from low-carbon sources, and we’re investing billions in public transport and woodland creation.
Read the full plan and benefits on Gov.Scot.
Have your say: consultation now open
The draft Climate Change Plan consultation is open until 29 January 2026, and your input is vital. Your expertise and insights are key to making sure this plan works for everyone. Previous consultations have led to real improvements, like stronger support for local communities and clearer delivery plans.
Access the consultation here: Draft Climate Change Plan - Scottish Government consultations.
Looking ahead together
With the new draft Climate Change Plan now published, this is the perfect moment to reflect on our shared progress and highlight new opportunities for partnership and engagement.
Thank you for being part of Scotland’s climate journey. Whether you contribute to the consultation, share the plan, or continue delivering excellent work in your organisations and communities, your partnership is essential to our collective success.
What’s next: shared success
From December to March, our theme is Shared Success - showcasing communities across Scotland taking climate action together. We’ll build trust through collective achievement and inspire further action in the new year by signposting opportunities.
To help you get involved:
- Read the Climate Change Plan: Explore Scotland’s roadmap to Net Zero and share it with your networks.
- Contribute to the consultation: Your insights are vital—consultation is open until 29 January 2026.
- Content calendar: We’ve created a calendar for December and January of posts you can share to amplify Scotland’s climate story.
- Social assets: Ready-to-use graphics for your channels.
Together, we’re proving that Scotland can prosper while protecting our planet - and create real opportunities for everyone across the country.
On behalf of the Net Zero team, we would like to wish you all a happy festive season, and all the best for the new year!
Net Zero Nation Team