Sustainability. 9.1. Sustainability is at the core of this Framework and delivery of EnPCs. Scottish Government is seeking to support the transition to a low carbon economy, as set out in the Government's Economic Strategy and contribute to Climate Change targets. The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 sets legally binding targets in relation to greenhouse gas emissions reduction (42% by 2020, based on a 1990 baseline) and places various duties on public bodies. To support this there are linked ambitions; an energy efficiency target to reduce total final energy consumption in Scotland by 12% (against baseline of average consumption in 2005-07) and delivery of 11% of non-electrical heat demand by renewable sources. 9.2. Increasing sustainable economic growth is important if we are to create a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish. Promoting the transition to a low carbon economy is seen as a strategic priority within this. The Scottish Sustainable Procurement Action Plan supports the Scottish Government's purpose for successful sustainable economic growth. National Outcomes have been established through the Concordat and Single Outcome Agreement and national environmental targets have been set by Climate Change legislation for Scotland, including the Act. Sustainable procurement promotes collaboration, best practice and best value across the public sector. Moreover, the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Xxx 0000 includes a sustainable procurement duty on public sector bodies. 9.3. Relevant to the above, it is envisaged that Framework Public Bodies will wish to focus on ensuring robust processes to not only ensure compliance with sustainability and environmental requirements but to go further in achieving sustainability outcomes through the performance of Call-off Contracts. Accordingly, the following are set out as relevant requirements and/or KPIs at Framework Level and it is expected may be developed (including potentially to expand upon) in mini-competitions conducted by Framework Public Bodies.
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