Care Creates… A greener sector for healthier communities and a stronger planet.
Scottish Care is calling for a social care system that cares for people and the planet.
Embracing sustainability is essential to ensuring future care can thrive. By responding proactively to climate change, social care can support the wellbeing of people who access care, the workforce who deliver it, and the communities they serve – while contributing to Scotland’s transition to a low‑carbon economy.
By embedding sustainability in care, we nurture both people and the environment – ensuring a thriving future for all
Our manifesto asks include:
- Ring‑fenced funding for climate‑related projects within the social care sector.
- A sustainability strategy for all care providers, focused on reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact.
- Inclusion of social care providers in local resilience planning, recognising their critical role during climate‑related disruption.
- Upgrading care facilities with energy‑efficient infrastructure, including improved insulation, renewable energy and low‑emission transport options.
- Training and support for care staff on sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
- Embedding environmental sustainability criteria in commissioning and procurement for social care services.
- Regular monitoring and reporting on sustainability progress, aligned with Scotland’s net‑zero targets.
- Engagement with people who access care, families and communities to promote participation in climate‑friendly initiatives.
- Collaboration across the sector to share best practice and maximise collective impact.
Care that truly supports wellbeing cannot ignore the climate crisis. Sustainable care is resilient care – and resilient care creates healthier people, stronger communities and a better future for our planet.
For more on the manifesto and Scottish Care’s proposals for care that cares for people and planet, read the full manifesto: https://scottishcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Scottish-Care-Manifesto-2025.pdf
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