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).