The ban, spearheaded by the Scottish Greens, extends to commercial flights, all SUVs including electric ones, and cruise ships.
Edinburgh City Council has banned adverts for fossil fuel-powered cars and exotic holidays on council-owned spaces.
The prohibition, led by the Scottish Greens, also includes a ban on advertising commercial flights, all sports utility vehicles (SUVs), even those that are electric, and cruise ships.
However, the local authority drew the line at banning meat product promotions, considering such a move “highly controversial”.
Additionally, the council will not entertain sponsorship partnerships with fossil fuel companies and arms manufacturers on its advertising platforms.
This initiative to eliminate high-carbon advertising and sponsorship is in line with Sheffield City Council’s policy from March, aiming to influence consumer behaviour towards more sustainable choices.
Officials argue that allowing such adverts could compromise the city’s efforts to cut carbon emissions.
The council emphasises the need for society to change its perception of success to meet net zero targets, highlighting the influential role of advertising in encouraging low-carbon lifestyles.
The Scottish Greens have hailed the decision as “basic common sense”.
