The UK is the first G7 country to enshrine a commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Mr Johnson has already backed the Net Zero target.
But this ambitious target will require ambitious action from Government and industry, and SSE believes there are three immediate priorities for Government to focus on and show that it is serious about setting the UK on the right course for Net Zero.
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Scotland's SSE has written to the new PM highlighting that "there is an opportunity to achieve that by leading a Government for Net Zero emissions - accelerating the end of the UK's contribution to global warming; cementing our position as a world leader in renewable energy; and rallying the international effort to combat climate change."
SSE's full letter can be read here.
