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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must report each year on how they are meeting their legal climate change responsibilities. This includes showing what actions they’ve taken to reduce emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and support national climate targets. The reports help ensure transparency and accountability, and they are submitted to the Scottish Government for review. This helps track progress toward net zero.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental services
Corporate services
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
Society of Chief Officers of Environmental Health In Scotland (SOCOEHS)
Standards and frameworks
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