Net Zero Route Map 2025 - 2030

The legal framework underlying this Route Map is outlined in Appendix D. This document aims to address all outlined obligations.

For the purpose of this publication, general knowledge of Greenhouse Gas Reporting by the reader will be assumed.

However for completeness, the Scottish Government provides guidance and a topical overview here.

7.1 National policy targets

Our 'stated simply' Net Zero goal is in support of and aligned with Scottish Government's national policy targets, specifically:

• Net Zero Scope 1 emissions by 2045
• zero tailpipe emissions from fleet by 2030
• zero emissions from heating in buildings no later than 2038
• 20% reduction in car mileage by 2030

7.2 Our Net Zero principles

While upholding our obligations to Scottish ministers and the Scottish public, our business activities aim to:

1. comply with relevant environmental legislation
2. reduce our consumption of water and energy and increase the proportion of our energy derived from renewable sources via electrification
3. reduce the amount of waste we produce, increase the proportion of waste which is reused or recycled, and prevent pollution
4. minimise unnecessary business travel through the use of technology and flexible working, and promote the use of sustainable methods of transport
5. where practical, buy services from sustainable sources and encourage our suppliers and contractors to improve environmental performance
6. continually improve our performance through monitoring of progress and setting challenging targets
7. reduce behavioural emissions through education and engagement of staff and stakeholders

This Route Map replaces our earlier (2019) Environmental Statement in full.