Climate Emergency UK has published the latest Climate Action Scorecards for all UK councils on the actions they’ve taken towards net zero. The average score for a Scottish Local Authority was 38%, 6 points higher than the last assessment in 2023.
The 2025 Action Scorecard assessment consists of 93 questions or less, depending on council type, across 7 different sections, created in consultation with over 90 different organisations and individuals. Each council was marked against these criteria and given a right to reply before the scores underwent a final audit. This work was completed between July 2024 and March 2025.
Of 391 councils and combined authorities, Climate Emergency UK has awarded 62 an overall score of 50% or more, this included four out the 32 Scottish Local Authorities. This is an increase of 21 authorities compared with the last results, but emphasises that budget constraints and knowledge gaps mean the vast majority are not on track to reach net zero. The first self-declared deadlines are currently set for 2030.
The highest scores in Scotland were seen in the cities, with Edinburgh City Council and Glasgow City Council scoring 64%. Aberdeen City Council and Dundee City Council scored 52% and 51%
You can view all the results and methodology here.
