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| Is there information on Age? | Yes |
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| Age - Evidence | Evidence
A large number of statistics are collected on age. This includes the Scottish Household Survey (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/16002/4031) and the Scottish Housing Condition Survey 2005-06 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/SHCS). Much of the equalities related statistics are compiled in the High Level Summary of Equality Statistics: Key Trends for Scotland 2006 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/11/20102424/0).
Further information on fuel poverty is available in the Review of Fuel Poverty 2008 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Housing/access/FP/fuelpovertyreview). Further information on flooding risk is contained in the report Exploring the Social Impacts of Flood Risk and Flooding in Scotland (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/04/02121350/0).
Key evidence
Flooding:
An increased risk of flooding is one of the main impacts of a changing climate. Information in the report, Exploring the Social Impacts of Flood Risk and Flooding, indicates that elderly residents at risk of flooding may suffer a disproportionate impact due to associated social and financial factors.
Transport:
Transport is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. The Scottish Household Survey shows the proportion of people with a full driving license increases markedly up until the age group 30 to 39 then starts to decline after the age group 40 to 49. Conversely, the Survey shows pensioners are more likely to use local bus service than other adults (though they are less likely to use train services). The Survey shows little difference in access to buses across all households, regardless of age.
Fuel poverty:
Energy – its generation and usage – are key areas from which emission reductions will be sought. The Review of Fuel Poverty in Scotland, published 22 May 2008, indicates that around half of pensioner households in private homes were estimated to be fuel poor in 2005-06 (this proportion is higher amongst those 80+ compared to those between 60 and 80) compared to just over a tenth of non-pensioner households. Two-fifths of older smaller households were fuel poor. It should also be noted that a ‘satisfactory heating regime’ for the main living area in the home for all pensioners aged 60 upwards is regarded as being that the room must reach a temperature of 23oC for 16 hours/day, 7 days/week. This is a more demanding requirement than for non-pensioner households, where the requirement is 21 oC for 9 hours/day weekdays and 16 hours/day weekends.
Waste:
The Scottish Household Survey indicates that recycling rates rise with age before falling in the 75+ age category. |
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| Age - Consultation | Consultation
The Equality and Human Rights Commission was contacted three months prior to the Bill consultation publication to discuss its contents.
The following organisations were notified about the Scottish Government consultation:
• Help the Aged (Scotland)
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
The following organisations were invited to a Scottish Government consultation event:
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
• Help the Aged
• Scottish Youth Parliament
• Young Scot
The following equalities question was asked in the formal consultation document:
What are the equalities implications of the measures in the proposals for the Scottish Climate Change Bill?
The following questions were asked at the Scottish Government consultation event:
What factors should be taken into account when setting the level of emissions budgets? - Are there particular sectors or groups of individuals that are likely to be disproportionally affected by the Bill? If so, who are they and what are the likely effects?
How can the Bill account for and mitigate any differences to create a more equitable (i.e. socially) framework e.g. in the setting of budgets etc?
The consultation document, responses to it, reports on each consultation event, and a report on the full analysis of all aspects of the consultation are available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Climate-Change/16327/Climate-Change-Bill/SCCBConsultation.
Other:
Responses to the consultation mentioned the need to consider how climate change issues are communicated across age groups and also noted that some people, depending on age, will be less able to tackle their own climate change impacts. |
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| Is there information on Disability? | Yes |
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| Disability - Evidence | Evidence
A large number of statistics are collected on disability. This includes the Scottish Household Survey (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/16002/4031) and the Scottish Housing Condition Survey 2005-06 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/SHCS). Much of the equalities related statistics are compiled in the High Level Summary of Equality Statistics: Key Trends for Scotland 2006 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/11/20102424/0).
Further is available in the Review of Fuel Poverty 2008 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Housing/access/FP/fuelpovertyreview), the Social Focus on Disability 2004 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2004/08/19819/41697), and Transport Provision for Disabled People: Progress since 1998 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2004/07/19591/39825). Further information on flooding risk is contained in the report Exploring the Social Impacts of Flood Risk and Flooding in Scotland (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/04/02121350/0).
Key evidence
Flooding:
Information in the report, Exploring the Social Impacts of Flood Risk and Flooding, indicates that flooding may disproportionately affect people with disabilities due to personal circumstances and long term impacts.
Transport:
The Scottish Household Survey indicates that significantly fewer people 17+ with a disability or long-term illness have a full driving license compared to those who report no disability/long-term illness (44% vs. 72%). Conversely, the Survey indicates that those with a disability or long-term illness are more likely to use a local bus service (though less likely to use the train). While there is no noticeable difference between those with a disability/long-term illness and those with none in terms of the possibility of using public transport for journey’s to work/school/college/university, a much larger proportion of those with a disability/long-term illness cite health reasons as the main reason for not being able to use public transport (5.7% vs. 0.1%). Responses to the consultation highlighted that increased public transport may improve the quality of life for those with limited mobility. They also noted concern about the disproportionate adverse impacts of transport penalties on those with mobility impairment if public transport is not a suitable alternative.
Waste:
The Survey indicates lower rates of recycling amongst those with a disability, long-term illness or health problem, compared to those without.
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| Disability - Consultation | Consultation/Involvement
The Equality and Human Rights Commission was contacted three months prior to the Bill consultation publication to discuss its contents.
The following organisations were notified about the Scottish Government consultation on the Bill:
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
The following organisations were invited to a Scottish Government consultation event on the Bill:
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
The following equalities question was asked in the formal Bill consultation document:
What are the equalities implications of the measures in the proposals for the Scottish Climate Change Bill?
The following questions were asked at the Scottish Government consultation event on the Bill:
What factors should be taken into account when setting the level of emissions budgets? - Are there particular sectors or groups of individuals that are likely to be disproportionally affected by the Bill? If so, who are they and what are the likely effects?
How can the Bill account for and mitigate any differences to create a more equitable (i.e. socially) framework e.g. in the setting of budgets etc?
The consultation document, responses to it, reports on each consultation event, and a report on the full analysis of all aspects of the consultation are available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Climate-Change/16327/Climate-Change-Bill/SCCBConsultation.
Other:
Responses to the consultation mentioned the need to consider how climate change issues are communicated to specific groups and also noted that some people will be less able to tackle their own climate change impacts.
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| Is there information on Faith/Religious Belief? | Yes |
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| Faith/Religious Belief - Evidence | Evidence
Certain statistics are collected on religion and belief. This includes the Scottish Household Survey (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/16002/4031). Much of the equalities related statistics are compiled in the High Level Summary of Equality Statistics: Key Trends for Scotland 2006 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/11/20102424/0).
Key evidence
No significant factors identified at this time.
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| Faith/Religious Belief - Consultation | Consultation
A meeting between Scottish Ministers and officials with a group of faith leaders in their role with development agencies took place.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission was contacted three months prior to the Bill consultation publication to discuss its contents.
The following organisations were notified about the Scottish Government consultation on the Bill:
• Action of the Churches Together in Scotland
• Scottish Inter-Faith Council
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
The following organisations were invited to a Scottish Government consultation event on the Bill:
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
• Action of the Churches Together in Scotland
• Catholic Parliamentary Office
• Church of Scotland
• Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office
• Scottish Inter-Faith Council
• Scottish Episcopal Church
In addition, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth met with three major faith group leaders, albeit in their roles with development agencies (SCIAF, Christian Aid, Islamic Relief) in July 2008 to discuss the Bill and other climate change-related issues.
The following equalities question was asked in the formal consultation document on the Bill:
What are the equalities implications of the measures in the proposals for the Scottish Climate Change Bill?
The following questions were asked at the Scottish Government consultation event on the Bill:
What factors should be taken into account when setting the level of emissions budgets? - Are there particular sectors or groups of individuals that are likely to be disproportionally affected by the Bill? If so, who are they and what are the likely effects?
How can the Bill account for and mitigate any differences to create a more equitable (i.e. socially) framework e.g. in the setting of budgets etc?
The consultation document, responses to it, reports on each consultation event, and a report on the full analysis of all aspects of the consultation are available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Climate-Change/16327/Climate-Change-Bill/SCCBConsultation.
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| Is there information on Gender? | Yes |
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| Gender - Evidence | Evidence
A large number of statistics are collected on gender. This includes the Scottish Household Survey (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/16002/4031). Much of the equalities related statistics are compiled in the High Level Summary of Equality Statistics: Key Trends for Scotland 2006 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/11/20102424/0).
Further information is available in Social Focus on Women and Man 2002 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/stats/sfwm/docs/sfwm-00.asp). Further information on flooding risk is contained in the report Exploring the Social Impacts of Flood Risk and Flooding in Scotland (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/04/02121350/0).
Key evidence
Flooding:
Information in the report, Exploring the Social Impacts of Flood Risk and Flooding, indicates that lone parent families (significantly larger proportion of which are women) at risk of flooding may suffer a disproportionate impact due to associated social and financial factors.
Transport:
The Scottish Household Survey indicates that women are more likely to use local bus services than men. Conversely, a much larger proportion of men cite needing a car for/at work as the main reason for being unable to use public transport (24.7% vs. 15.7%).
Waste:
The Survey shows no real difference in recycling rates between men and women.
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| Gender - Consultation | Consultation
The Equality and Human Rights Commission was contacted three months prior to the consultation publications to discuss its contents.
The following organisations were notified about the Scottish Government consultation on the Bill:
• Scottish Women's Rural Institute
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
The following organisations were invited to a Scottish Government consultation event on the Bill:
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
The following equalities question was asked in the formal Bill consultation document:
What are the equalities implications of the measures in the proposals for the Scottish Climate Change Bill?
The following questions were asked at the Scottish Government consultation event on the Bill:
What factors should be taken into account when setting the level of emissions budgets? - Are there particular sectors or groups of individuals that are likely to be disproportionally affected by the Bill? If so, who are they and what are the likely effects?
How can the Bill account for and mitigate any differences to create a more equitable (i.e. socially) framework e.g. in the setting of budgets etc?
The consultation document, responses to it, reports on each consultation event, and a report on the full analysis of all aspects of the consultation are available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Climate-Change/16327/Climate-Change-Bill/SCCBConsultation.
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| Is there information on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)? | Yes |
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| LGBT - Consultation | Evidence
No information on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered persons is collected by the Scottish Government in relation to housing, income, energy, transport and waste. Statistics are rarely collected on administrative data collections, partially as it is difficult to establish a robust sample frame.
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| LGBT - Evidence | Consultation
The Equality and Human Rights Commission was contacted three months prior to the Bill consultation publication to discuss its contents.
The following organisations were notified about the Scottish Government consultation on the Bill:
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
The following organisations were invited to a Scottish Government consultation event on the Bill:
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
The following equalities question was asked in the formal consultation document on the Bill:
What are the equalities implications of the measures in the proposals for the Scottish Climate Change Bill?
The following questions were asked at the Scottish Government consultation event on the Bill:
What factors should be taken into account when setting the level of emissions budgets? - Are there particular sectors or groups of individuals that are likely to be disproportionally affected by the Bill? If so, who are they and what are the likely effects?
How can the Bill account for and mitigate any differences to create a more equitable (i.e. socially) framework e.g. in the setting of budgets etc?
The consultation document, responses to it, reports on each consultation event, and a report on the full analysis of all aspects of the consultation are available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Climate-Change/16327/Climate-Change-Bill/SCCBConsultation.
No views were expressed during the consultation that climate change issues will disproportionately affect LGBT persons.
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| Is there information on Race? | Yes |
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| Race - Evidence | Evidence
Certain statistics are collected on race. This includes the Scottish Household Survey (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/16002/4031). Much of the equalities related statistics are compiled in the High Level Summary of Equality Statistics: Key Trends for Scotland 2006 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/11/20102424/0).
Key evidence
Transport:
The Scottish Household Survey indicates that minority ethnic groups as a whole are significantly less likely to have a driving license than white ethnic groups (please note that the small sample size for minority ethnic groups has a higher degree of sampling error).
Other:
Responses to the consultation mentioned the need to consider how climate change issues are communicated to specific groups and also specifically mentioned possible linguistic and cultural barriers to understanding climate change issues which may require culturally appropriate services.
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| Race = Consultation | Consultation
The Equality and Human Rights Commission was contacted three months prior to the Bill consultation publication to discuss its contents.
The following organisations were notified about the Scottish Government consultation on the Bill:
• Black & Ethnic Minority Infrastructure in Scotland
• Black Environment Network
• Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisations
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
The following organisations were invited to a Scottish Government consultation event on the Bill:
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
• Black Environment Network
• Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisations
The following equalities question was asked in the formal consultation document on the Bill:
What are the equalities implications of the measures in the proposals for the Scottish Climate Change Bill?
The following questions were asked at the Scottish Government consultation event on the Bill:
What factors should be taken into account when setting the level of emissions budgets? - Are there particular sectors or groups of individuals that are likely to be disproportionally affected by the Bill? If so, who are they and what are the likely effects?
How can the Bill account for and mitigate any differences to create a more equitable (i.e. socially) framework e.g. in the setting of budgets etc?
The consultation document, responses to it, reports on each consultation event, and a report on the full analysis of all aspects of the consultation are available at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Climate-Change/16327/Climate-Change-Bill/SCCBConsultation.
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