Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Climate Change Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 2.00 pm.

Webcast Notice: This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the Internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.

You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.

Yours faithfully

Stewart Fraser
Chief Officer – Legal and Corporate Governance

Business

1.  Calling of the Roll and Apologies for Absence
Gairm a’ Chlàir agus Leisgeulan

2.  Declarations of Interest/Transparency Statement
Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt/ Aithris Fhollaiseachd

Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting.  Any Member making a declaration of interest should provide some information on the nature of the interest and leave the meeting at the appropriate time.  Advice may be sought from officers prior to the meeting taking place.

3.  Good News
Naidheachdan Matha

4.  Highland Youth Parliament Presentation
Taisbeanadh Pàrlamaid Òigridh na Gàidhealtachd

Representatives of the Highland Youth Parliament will outline their climate change priorities and key asks to the Climate Change Committee, sharing youth perspectives on urgent action and opportunities for meaningful engagement in shaping Highland’s journey to net zero and climate resilience.

5.  Net Zero Programme
Prògram Neoni Luim

i.  Net Zero Programme Update
Cunntas às Ùr mu Phrògram Neoni Luim

There is circulated Report No CCC/1/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.   scrutinise and note progress to date as outlined in the report and Appendix 1 of the report; and
ii.  agree to recommend to Council the approval of the project brief templates in Appendix 2 of the report for inclusion in the Council’s Net Zero Programme.

ii.  Net Zero Thematic Group Interim Update – Sustainable Business Travel
Cunntas Eadar-amail Buidheann Cuspaireil Neoni Luim – Siubhal Gnothachais Seasmhach

The Service Lead – Transport and Logistics will provide a verbal update.

iii.  Net Zero Thematic Group Update – Built Estate & Energy                                                                             
Cunntas Buidheann Cuspaireil Neoni Luim – Oighreachd Thogte & Lùth

There is circulated Report No CCC/2/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is invited to note the contents of the report.

6.  Scotland’s Draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: Consultation
Dreachd Phlana Atharrachadh Gnàth-shìde na h-Alba 2026–2040: Co-chomhairleachadh

There is circulated Report No CCC/3/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

Appendix 1 of the report will follow.

The Committee is invited to agree the Council’s response to the consultation on Scotland’s Draft Climate Change Plan 2026–2040 as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report.

7.    Performance Monitoring Report – Q3 2025/26
Aithisg Sgrùdadh Coileanaidh – R3 2025/26

There is circulated Report No CCC/4/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is invited to scrutinise and note the Service’s performance information.