Edinburgh to Outlaw Airport, Cruise Ship, and Car Ads in Net Zero Push

Published on May 30, 2024

Edinburgh Council has voted to ban adverts for fossil fuel-powered cars and cruise holidays on council-owned spaces. On Tuesday, the council announced a net zero policy spearheaded by the Scottish Greens, which states that an advertisement or sponsorship proposal will not be approved if it promotes “high carbon products.” This means a ban on adverts for airlines, airports, cars, cruise ships, and fossil fuel companies in the Scottish capital at council-owned spaces such as billboards and bus stops. The council stopped short of banning meat adverts, saying that this “would be highly controversial.” ‘Shift in Society’s Perception of Success’ “Reaching this target requires a shift in society’s perception of success, and the advertising industry has a key role to play in promoting low-carbon behaviours,” the council said....

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