Aberdeen City Council placed in the top ten of single tier UK councils, and joint second in Scotland, in taking action on climate change, following an assessment by Climate Emergency UK.
Councils were assessed using Climate Action Scorecards, with Aberdeen scoring 55%, compared with the UK average of 35%. The top score went to Westminster City Council which scored 62%.
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “The Council’s high placing on the Climate Action Scorecards highlights the scale of action it has already taken. Much more though remains to be done.
“Every individual, business and organisation can play their part in tackling the climate and nature emergencies. We can all help make a real difference.
“One way individuals and organisations active in Aberdeen can show their commitment meeting the challenge of the climate and nature emergencies is to sign the Aberdeen Climate and Nature Pledge, committing to take action to help the city reach its climate and nature ambitions.”
Net Zero, Environment and Transport Vice Convenor Councillor Miranda Radley added: “Tackling climate change not only affects the environment but also delivers social and economic benefits to the local economy, equity, and jobs.
“Partnership working is the only way to achieve our ambitious climate goals. I am pleased that progress and collaboration has resulted in the Council to placing so highly on the Climate Action Scorecard."
Climate Emergency UK aims to measure the success of councils following their declarations to take action. The Climate Action Scorecards were launched in 2022, and in this second year scored councils using 91 questions across seven sections which are: Buildings and Heat; Transport; Planning; Governance and Finance; Biodiversity; Collaboration and Engagement; and Waste Reduction and Food.