The proposed five-year, statutory limits on emissions from 2026 to 2045 are:
- 57% lower than 1990 levels for 2026 – 2030
- 69% lower than 1990 levels for 2031- 2035
- 80% lower than 1990 levels for 2036 – 2040
- 94% lower than 1990 levels for 2041 – 2045
The proposed budgets are in line with the advice from the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) and the Scottish Government’s own assessments.The proposals will be scrutinised by Parliament before being voted on in the autumn.