Pledgers make four commitments towards net zero by 2045: 

1.1 We will set out our plans to meet net zero by 2045*, including annual targets, recognising that the majority of cuts need to be made by 2030 . We will publish this, and our progress against it, annually. 

1.2 We will set an interim target to reduce our net direct and indirect (Scope 1, 2 and where appropriate Scope 3)** carbon emissions for 2030, which aligns with or exceeds government strategy recognising that the goal is to reduce emissions first, with offsetting as a last resort. For major projects that end before 2030, a suitable target will be set for the end date of the project instead. 

1.3 Where offsetting is used, we will publish our offsetting approach and the schemes we are using. 

1.4 We will implement a carbon literacy programme which includes those in our leadership team who have influence over the built environment.

*As set into law by the Scottish Government in 2019.

**Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Compliance to the CRCBE is reviewed annually. In the initial application and at the point of review, compliant organisations are required to provide evidence of a carbon reduction plan (or the creation of one in the first year) targetting net zero by 2045 and annually published progress reports. 

Typically, frameworks have a relatively small carbon footprint themselves but a large influence over carbon reduction through their projects. Frameworks can achieve Pledger level compliance to the CRCBE by requiring the Pledger level commitments from their partners. Further guidance will be published soon, but in the meantime please get in touch with any queries.