Consumption of products and materials accounts for an estimated 74% of Scotland’s carbon footprint, so Scotland cannot fully play its part in addressing the climate emergency without tackling its consumption emissions as well as its domestic emissions, however this is achieved.viiThis figure is according to Zero Waste Scotland: CIoCE Summary Report - FINAL - 15.06.15.pdf (zerowastescotland.org.uk)
The Scottish Government told us that the approach set out in the forest risk commodities amendment is consistent with Scottish Government policies to reduce the global impact of consumption in Scotland.viiiOfficial Report, 14 September 2021, col. 41
The Committee also notes that the European Commission is working towards a possible Directive on due diligence recognising that international supply chains can drive negative impacts relating to human rights, environmental damage and land rights.