Scotland's Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation

 Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation is an initiative to help reduce the harm
caused by smoking and deliver a tobacco-free generation by 2034.

Over 350 organisations have pledged action to help create a tobacco-free Scotland. Pledge your support online today.  

The aim of Scotland's Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation is to:

• inspire organisations to take action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco;
• raise awareness of the goal of creating a tobacco-free generation of Scots by 2034 and;
• support organisations whose work impacts on children, young people and families to address tobacco issues.

So that the next generation can grow up free from tobacco, adults should not smoke when children are around and should support the following rights and protections for all children:

1. every baby should be born free from the harmful effects of tobacco;
2. children have a particular need for a smoke-free environment;
3. all children should play, learn and socialise in places that are free from tobacco;
4. every child has the right to effective education that equips them to make informed positive choices on tobacco and health;
5. all young people should be protected from commercial interests which profit from recruiting new smokers;
6. any young person who smokes should be offered accessible support to help them to become tobacco-free.

Endorsing the Charter is a great way to help improve people's wellbeing and shows your commitment to making Scotland a healthier, wealthier place to grow, learn, play and work.

More information and inspiration:

Read our new Supporters Guide packed with information and inspirational case studies

List of current Charter Supporters and Charter Firsts

Charter News & Case Studies

Charter Resources

Tobacco-free Generation Charter Awards Scheme

Pledge support online

For more detail, examine the Charter Fact File [pdf]