The UK and Scottish Governments have different net zero target dates of 2050 and 2045 respectively. We recommend the UK and Scottish Governments respond to this report explaining how they will work together to ensure respective targets will be met. The Scottish Government should demonstrate how it is engaging with UK Government in reserved areas to ensure net zero is reached in Scotland five years earlier than the rest of the UK.

The UK and Scottish Governments have different net zero target dates of 2050 and 2045 respectively. We recommend the UK and Scottish Governments respond to this report explaining how they will work together to ensure respective targets will be met. The Scottish Government should demonstrate how it is engaging with UK Government in reserved areas to ensure net zero is reached in Scotland five years earlier than the rest of the UK. Type: recommendation | Number: 2 | Paragraph: 26 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Net Zero Strategy highlighted areas of joint co-operation and commitment to UK- wide emission reductions. There is much to be gained from working together and sharing learnings where possible for the benefit of people and businesses across the UK. The UK Government is working with the Devolved A