Glasgow's ambition to reach net zero by 2030 is being reinforced by a revised Climate Plan that closely links carbon emission reduction with extensive community benefits.

The review of the original plan, which followed the city's 2019 climate emergency declaration, was prompted by various factors including national policy, new funding, and the emergence of new technologies.

The revised plan, which maintains the 2030 net zero target, focuses on future actions across 11 critical categories, including transport, heating, the built environment, energy, waste, and green economy. The city's carbon emissions are already on a long-term downward trajectory, and the new plan aims to build climate change resilience.

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Critically, the new plan asserts that the transition to a net zero Glasgow will deliver 18 tangible community gains for residents and businesses. These advantages address both environmental and social challenges:

• Environmental Benefits: Reduced air and noise pollution, ecosystem recovery, improved local spaces, better building conditions, and safer travel options for walking and cycling.

• Social & Economic Gains: Measures to reduce child and fuel poverty, improved community empowerment and cohesion, better physical and mental health outcomes, and economic progress through the development of green jobs, skills, and education.

Councillor Angus Millar, City Convener for Climate, said the new plan provides a chance to build a "greener, more equitable and resilient future". He added that the updated plan will deliver advantages such as warmer homes, cleaner air, and green job opportunities while simultaneously helping to lift families out of poverty.

The revised plan was presented to the council's Net Zero and Climate Progress Monitoring City Policy Committee and, if approved by the City Administration Committee, will commence a public consultation in December.