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NatureScot Net Zero Plan 2026-30

https://www.nature.scot/doc/naturescot-net-zero-plan-2026-30

Published: July 2026

NatureScot’s Net Zero Plan sets out how we will continue to play our part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through all aspect of our work. It is part of our leadership in tackling the joint nature and climate emergency.

The plan sets out how we run our organisation to minimise our contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. It sits alongside our work to make NatureScot more resilient to our changing climate and complements our efforts to halt the loss of biodiversity. It shows us addressing our own impacts.

You can find out more about our progress on our Net Zero Journey web page.

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