Part 1Emissions reduction targets

Chapter 1Modification of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009

Reporting and assessments

12Assessing the impact of major capital projects on meeting targets

(1)

The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 is modified as follows.

(2)

In section 33, before subsection (2A) (inserted by section 2(15)(a) of this Act) insert—

“(2ZA)

The report must also set out details of any assessments, carried out during the period to which the report relates, in accordance with the proposals and policies set out in a climate change plan for assessing the impact of major capital projects on meeting Scottish carbon budget targets.”.

(3)

In section 35, after subsection (20) insert—

“(20A)

The plan must also set out the Scottish Ministers’ proposals and policies for assessing the impact of major capital projects (as defined in the plan) on meeting Scottish carbon budget targets.”.