A climate ready, net zero capital by 2030

As Scotland’s capital and economic centre, we want to make sure that a cleaner, greener and fairer future for everyone is at the heart of our plans to rebuild a strong economy.

Why is net zero important?

The Scottish government has set a net zero target of 2045, with the City of Edinburgh Council pledging an even more ambitious target of becoming a net zero city by 2030.

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NET ZERO EDINBURGH BY 2030

Edinburgh has an ambitious target to become a net zero city by 2030 . This means that by 2030, we want to remove the same amount of greenhouse gases that we, as a city, put into the air.

Our 2030 target recognises the need for Edinburgh to play its part in helping to deliver on national goals to reduce emissions. And that cities will need to make faster progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions if Scotland is to meet its national 2045 net zero target.

Our longer-term vision for a greener, cleaner, fairer Edinburgh will only be possible through working with others. Citizens across the city, businesses and organisations in Edinburgh and the Council must work together to achieve this goal.

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Agilico empowers businesses to be sustainable with launch of new carbon avoidance calculator

Agilico empowers businesses to be sustainable with launch of new carbon avoidance calculator Workplace technology leader Agilico will launch a carbon footprint calculator, a tool designed to help organisations to measure and reduce their print related carbon emissions. Launching on Earth Day – 22nd April, the […]
by Edinburgh Net Zero
on Apr 17
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Applications now open for the Grow Your Own Fund

New food-growing projects and community groups in Edinburgh are being invited to apply for funding from a £50,000 pilot scheme by the City of Edinburgh Council. The “Grow Your Own” community grant initiative welcomes applications from projects aimed at developing urban food growing, establishing community garden […]
by Edinburgh Net Zero
on Apr 9
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New research to tackle key barrier to CCUS adoption – funding from TotalEnergies and Equinor

New research to tackle key barrier to CCUS adoption – funding from TotalEnergies and Equinor Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have secured new funding to investigate the thermodynamic behaviour of typical carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) fluids. This research is critical for the safe and efficient […]
by Edinburgh Net Zero
on Apr 4
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