East Dunbartonshire’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2026-2040 has been approved by the Council following extensive evidence gathering and engagement.
Consultation took place on the CAP between October and December 2025 – including online surveys, drop-in sessions, and events held at schools and with groups around East Dunbartonshire.
The focus now moves to building on the Council’s strong record of reducing emissions, building resilience and delivering co-benefits for local communities.
Key targets from the CAP include:
- Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2036 for the Council’s direct emissions and the energy it purchases
- Reaching net zero by 2045 for all other greenhouse gas emissions, including those in the East Dunbartonshire area as a whole
- Improving local resilience to the ongoing impacts of climate change.
Climate change is no longer a distant threat – it is reshaping Scotland’s environment now.
“The growing severity of climate change impacts, which are already visible in our communities, underscores the urgent need for large-scale action.
“East Dunbartonshire is playing its part through the CAP – a strategic roadmap to reduce emissions, build resilience and deliver co-benefits for our communities.
“Many thanks to everyone who took part in the consultation. Your responses and suggestions helped to inform and shape the final CAP.”
For more information, including a chance to read the finalised CAP, please visit The Climate Action Plan webpage
To help guide and deliver local actions, the Council is establishing a Community Climate Change Forum and a Youth Climate Change Forum.
The first community forum will be held online – Monday 10 August 2026, 6pm-7.30pm – and local residents and groups are invited to take part.
If you are interested in registering – or want to subscribe to the CAP Newsletter – please email sustainability@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
The CAP includes eight themes:
- Transport
- Buildings and heat decarbonisation
- Sustainable communities
- Natural environment
- Consumption and waste
- Business and the economy
- Supply chains, investment and digital infrastructure
- Food and agriculture.
Alongside the CAP, the Council also approved and authorised the signing of the Climate Ready Clyde Concordat in June – affirming its commitment to the collective efforts of the Glasgow City Region local authorities to advance climate adaptation delivery.
For more information, visit the Climate Ready Clyde website.
