PART 1Emissions Targets And Sectoral Plans
Sectoral plans
13Sectoral plans
1
The Northern Ireland departments must develop and publish plans for areas of the economy, to be known as sectoral plans, setting out how the targets in sections 1, 3 and 4 will be achieved by sector.
2
These must include proposals and policies to ensure the targets set out in sections 1, 3 and 4 are achieved.
3
Interim sectoral reports must be published in line with the targets set out in sections 1, 3 and 4.
4
Sectoral plans shall also support a just transition by—
a
supporting the creation of secure green jobs and building pathways into green careers in partnership with industry and unions, with workers’ rights and health and safety at the centre;
b
ensuring that workers and communities dependent on the high carbon economy are supported with the transition;
c
supporting the transition to a green economy with net-zero carbon investment and infrastructure; and
d
tackling inequality and breaking down barriers of division.
5
The Department must make arrangements with the other Northern Ireland departments to secure co-operation and the submission of information for subsection (1), including the format and detail of the requirement outlined in subsection (3).