KEY DRIVERS
UN Sustainable Development Goals (2915):
17 Goals which provide a blueprint for
shared prosperity in a sustainable world
UN Sustainable Development Goals
supported by this strategy
UK Government's priorities for Sustainable
Development which emphasise:
• Living within Environmental Limits
• Strong, healthy, just society
• Sustainable economy
• Good governance
• Using sound science responsibly
Supporting the Scottish Government's
updated Climate Change Plan to secure a
green recovery.
The Scottish Government's priority to deliver
sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth by
providing skills for key industries
The Scottish Government's requirements as
incorporated in:
• The Climate Change (Scotland) Act
2009
• Climate Change (Emissions Reduction
Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019
• The Climate Change (Duties of Public
Bodies: Reporting Requirements)
(Scotland) Amendment Order 2020
Scottish Planning Policy and FE and HE
Roadmaps
Compliance with the Procurement Reform
(Scotland) Act 2014 which requires us to
meet the sustainable procurement duty
The College's contribution to the
achievement of the Glasgow Regional
Outcome Agreement
The changing skills needs of the Glasgow
region, of Scotland and of the wider UK and
global economies, especially the need for
reskilling and upskilling arising from the
coronavirus pandemic
Uncertain public sector funding
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