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The Scottish Government is committed to improving Scotland's natural and built environment and the sustainable use and enjoyment of it.
Over the next few pages you will see examples of how we can use the Games to contribute towards achieving this objective and related National Outcomes.
NATIONAL OUTCOME: WE LIVE IN WELL-DESIGNED, SUSTAINABLE PLACES WHERE WE ARE ABLE TO ACCESS THE AMENITIES AND SERVICES WE NEED; AND
NATIONAL OUTCOME: WE REDUCE THE LOCAL AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF OUR CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
WHAT COULD WE DO? | HOW COULD WE DO IT? | WHAT COULD BE THE RESULT? |
Use the Games as an environmental exemplar | The Glasgow 2014 Environmental Forum will continue to offer advice on a wide range of environmental issues. | Routine engagement with environmental stakeholders, providing advice and challenge to help ensure the Games are exemplary. |
| The Athletes' Village and new venues will set exacting standards, for example, for carbon emissions, waste and sustainable food. | Reducing waste and carbon emissions will contribute towards the Scottish Government's proposed Climate Change Bill target to reduce emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 and its target to increase recycling rates and reduce waste going to landfill by 2025. |
| The Athletes' Village will act as an exemplar of good design. | A legacy of a well-designed, sustainable community, with access to amenities and services. |
| The provision of a fund, by the Scottish Government, to Commonwealth countries for off-setting carbon emissions generated by the Games. This will be targeted at climate change adaptation and mitigation in Commonwealth countries. | Scotland playing its part on the world stage to assist developing countries threatened by climate change. |
NATIONAL OUTCOME: WE REDUCE THE LOCAL AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF OUR CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
WHAT COULD WE DO? | HOW COULD WE DO IT? | WHAT COULD BE THE RESULT? |
Use the Games as an exemplar of sustainable transport | Work to ensure timely delivery of transport infrastructure schemes. | The Games contribute to a reduction in emissions from transport by promoting a shift towards more sustainable, healthy and active forms of transport for people and goods. |
| Work with the Games Organising Company to implement the Games Transport Delivery Plan which encompasses features such as no private car-parking at venues and provision for all spectators to travel to events by public transport. | |
| Use the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games as a focus for greater integration of transport ticketing and information. | |
| Use the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to showcase the National Cycle Network and its completion in the West of Scotland as a part of sustainable tourism, and work with bus operators and local authorities to improve public transport facilities for cycle tourists. | Visitors enjoy an easy and seamless journey. |
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