Take action
Actions like using your car less, making improvements to your home heating and buying less or second-hand are not only good for the planet, but can feel good for you as well.
1 in 3 people
Only 1 in 3 people in Scotland know that living car free and having a climate-friendly heating system are the best ways to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
60% of changes
Did you know that over 60% changes needed to reach net zero will require people to change their habits?
Do it for yourself and our planet
Below you can find information on the actions that make the most difference to both you and the planet and how they benefit you from doing so.
Buy and waste less
Reduce, reuse, repair and build new skills.
Actions for businesses
The climate is everyone's business.
Community resources
Find out how you and your community can get involved.
Start a climate conversation
Transport is the largest contributor to Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing car travel can really benefit you – whether it’s clearing your head by walking, spending less money on fuel, enjoying some downtime on public transport or catching up with a colleague on a car share to work.
Scotland's wider plan
As part of our ongoing commitment to help tackle climate change, we've set a target to reach net zero emissions by 2045.
