More than three-quarters of Scots consumers are concerned about climate change , according to a new report - but just one in 10 would be likely to change their purchasing habits. Research by Consumer Scotland found 76% said they were concerned about the environment , with the highest concern among younger age groups. However, those concerns did not translate into action with only 10% saying they were 'very likely' to adjust their shopping habits due to climate change worries and 38% stating that doing so was 'unlikely'.
While a majority said they were 'very' or 'somewhat' likely to do so, 44% fell into the latter category. Read More: Courts to hear Rosebank legal challenge as licence could be overturned Oil companies 'marking own homework' as spills could be twice those reported Renewables industry leaders hail support for flagship Scottish development The report established that consumers were unclear about what they could do to help Scotland reach net zero, which the Scottish Government is aiming for by 2045. However, nine of the last 13 targets have been missed, including the 2022 interim target.
A majority of consumers believe responsibility for tackling climate change primarily rests with governments, businesses and industry, with far fewer saying responsibility rests with consumers. This is backed up by a 2017 report from the Carbon Disclosure Project which found that, since 1988, 71% of global emissions had been produced by just 100 fossil fuel companies A Climate Watc.
