Current and future UK carbon budgetsUK carbon budgetsPeriod coveredDate budget became lawFourth2023-27June 2011Fifth2028-32July 2016Sixth2033-37June 2021Seventh2038-42UK and Scottish emissions reduction targets and carbon budgetsComparison of the UK carbon budget period and levels with the current Scottish approach and proposed carbon budget timescales, along with the UK Nationally Determined ContributionSPICe, Scottish ParliamentWe heard views that alignment would help the Scottish and UK Governments to coordinate their work better, and enable easier comparison between the two carbon budgets.iiNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 10 September 2024, Col 44 and Official Report, 17 September 2024, Col 21 and written submissions from Friends of the Earth Scotland, It was also suggested that sectors such as heat in buildings would need common approaches across the UK.iiNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 24 September 2024, Col 13 The Committee heard about the need for strong cooperation between the governments of the UK and Scotland if any targets are to be achieved.iiNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 10 September 2024, Cols 35, 36 and 44 We were pleased to hear that the Acting Cabinet Secretary Secretary felt she had got off to a good start in establishing a cooperative working relationship with the new...