iiClimate Change (Emissions Reductions Targets) (Scotland) Bill, section 14(1)(13A)(2) The method for calculating the planned reduction is also outlined,iiiClimate Change (Emissions Reductions Targets) (Scotland) Bill, section 14(1)(13A)(3) and it is stipulated that the regulations should be subject to the affirmative procedure.ivClimate Change (Emissions Reductions Targets) (Scotland) Bill, section 14(1)(13A)(5) These regulations should be accompanied by a statement outlining the Scottish Government's reasons for doing sovClimate Change (Emissions Reductions Targets) (Scotland) Bill, section 14(1)(13A)(5)(a) and whether this is consistent with advice from the relevant body (the CCC).viClimate Change (Emissions Reductions Targets) (Scotland) Bill, section 14(1)(13A)(5)(b) It also replaces s96(7)(a) of the 2009 ActviiClimate Change (Emissions Reductions Targets) (Scotland) Bill, section 14(2) and revokes previous subordinate legislation on the limit of carbon units in emissions accounting.viiiClimate Change (Emissions Reductions Targets) (Scotland) Bill, section 14(3)
The Scottish Government has suggested—
"The estimated cost of using credits to make up the gap between what is technically feasible domestically here in Scotland and a net-zero target in 2050 would be around £15 billion over the period to 2050."