2. Working together to deliver a
low carbon future for Scotland
through smarter
collaborations and better
conversations

3.  Formed in 2009
 Supported by the Scottish Government
 Purpose is to ensure that all sectors of
Scotland’s economy and civic society
contribute fully to achieving Scotland’s
ambitious climate change targets
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4.  Climate change and delivering an economy based
on securing sustainable energy sources are twin
challenges for Scotland’s environment, economy
and people.
 Government alone cannot hope to tackle these
challenges. The 2020 Group has come from; a
view that those key people in Scotland who are in
a position to contribute or influence action should
work together.
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5.  The Group encourages greater
collaboration and shared best practice
between Scottish organisations and
businesses.
 Scotland has a target of 42% carbon
reduction by 2020.
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6. KPMG International :
“Companies that understand the new climate
reality – and that are willing to invest in
preparedness and risk management – are also
best equipped to seize the opportunities.”
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7.  Main Group – including Project/Delivery Team,
Chair, Vice Chair (x 5 people), Chairs of sub-
groups
 Sub-groups covering; Transport, Energy, Built
Environment, Finance, Public Engagement
140 members across 100 organisations
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8. Victoria Barby,
Project Director
Laura Sutherland
Communications
Manager
Jenny Gregory
Analyst
Donna Brodie
Events
Ian Marchant
Chair

10.  Achieve sustained carbon reduction and 42%
reduction by 2020
 Encourage cross communication and
collaboration across members and other contacts
 Encourage shared best practice and knowledge
between members
 Raise profile externally to help share best practice
to wider market and encourage further
collaboration
 Encourage businesses and Scottish public to play
their part
 2020 Group to be used as a world-class case study
of its kind
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11.  Each one is an exciting opportunity for
members of the Group to get involved with
driving forward Scotland’s ambition on
reducing climate change.
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16. “The 2020 Group is very engaged at a senior
level and provides valuable support to a
number of initiatives.”
“The Group has successfully engaged in a
range of activities and actions aimed in
addressing arising issues related to the
development of effective policies and
actions for mitigating and adapting to
climate change.”
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17. Play your part!
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Get involved in the conversation
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