Carbon Scenario Tool Pathfinder Project: Recommendations for building local authority decision-making capability to deliver area-wide net zero strategies

Clare Wharmby*, Jamie Brogan, Kira Myers

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

Abstract / Description of output

The Carbon Scenario Tool (CST) pathfinder project was designed to help identify the approaches, tools and resources required to develop a standardised approach for incorporating climate change implications into decision making for net zero., in line with local climate targets and helping cities play a leadership role in achieving Scotland’s target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
The key aims of the project were to:
▪ Understand the context of area-wide climate action in Scotland
▪ Compare Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and area-wide net zero action to identify synergies
▪ Define the requirements of cities for approaches to plan, implement and monitor area-wide net zero targets
▪ Evaluate area-wide tools to support city strategies for emissions reduction and identify solutions that meet requirements
▪ Make recommendations for consistent, effective, and efficient use of area-wide emissions data
▪ Understand current and future capabilities and capacity within cities to deliver net zero climate action
The project has produced a set of recommendations for Scottish Government, local authorities, supporting organisations such as ECCI, SSN and the Improvement Service, and the wider public and private sector. These are designed to support area-wide net zero climate action and the delivery of local and national net zero targets.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationEdinburgh
PublisherEdinburgh Climate Change Institute
Commissioning bodyScottish Cities Alliance
Number of pages69
Publication statusPublished - 26 May 2022

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Net Zero
  • Climate Change
  • climate action
  • Emissions reductions
  • Local Authorities

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