The commitments are ordered by policy area, whereas the route maps in Scotland's Climate Change Programme are ordered chronologically. (N) denotes entries in addition to those published in Scotland's Climate Change Programme in March 2006 e.g. new commitments following the change of administration in 2007. Some commitments have been spilt into two so that progress can be tracked more easily.
No. | Area | Commitment | Timing | Status | Comments | Links |
1 | Renewables | Post review, announce conclusions on future direction of Scottish Community and Household Renewables Initiative ( SCHRI). | Mid 2006 | Completed | Since 2002, a total of £18 million was allocated to SCHRI to end March 2008. This has provided grant assistance to nearly 2500 householder installations and over 300 community projects. Plans for future support for community and microgeneration were announced on 19 March 2008. This includes increased support of £13.5 million in each of 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11. | Evaluation http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/06/12105643/0 Additional funding 2008 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/03/19104742 |
2 | Renewables | (N) Clean energy scheme: marine | End of 2006 | Ongoing | £13 million Wave and Tidal Energy support Scheme invited bids in late 2006. Awards announced 20 February 2007. A total of 9 projects, along with investment in the infrastructure at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney receiving support. | Awards press release http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/02/20091751 |
3 | Renewables | (N) Clean energy scheme: hydrogen | End of 2006 | Ongoing | £1.5m Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Support Scheme invited bids in late 2006. 6 projects awarded funding early in 2007 - total allocation of £1 million. Final funding claims to be received by summer 2008 covering spend up until end March. | Awards press release. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/03/26123223 |
4 | Renewables | (N) Clean energy scheme: biomass | End of 2006 | Ongoing | £7.5m Biomass Support Scheme invited bids in early 2007. Awards announced during March 2007. Final funding claims to be received by summer 2008 covering spend up until end March 2008. Supporting around 70 projects, from both public & private sector. | Projects press release: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/03/26105728 |
5 | Renewables | (N) Launch of Sigma Sustainable Energy Fund | Late 2006 | Ongoing | This £6 million fund, funded by the public and private sector, will stimulate growth in the renewables sector and help Scotland remain at the forefront of the sector. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2006/09/05101636 |
6 | Renewables | Review of existing policy ( SPP 6) on renewables and locational guidance. | Second half 2006 | Completed | Published March 2007. This policy sets out the national planning policies for renewable energy developments that planning authorities should consider when preparing development plans and when determining planning applications. Also to be considered when Ministers determine Electricity Act cases. We are assisting planning authorities with preparation of their onshore windfarm locational frameworks in form of supplementary planning guidance - expert advisors have been appointed to help them and national guidance will be issued shortly. Policy includes an expectation that all future applications proposing development with cumulative floorspace of 500 square metres or more should incorporate on site zero and low carbon equipment contributing at least an extra 15% reduction in CO2 emissions beyond the building regulation CO2 emissions standard. PAN 84 issued to assist stakeholders with implementation of policy. Advice on calculating the 15% and implementing the policy issued on 10 March. | SPP6: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/03/22084213/0 PAN 84: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/03/06133051/0 |
7 | Renewables | Possible changes to Renewables Obligation (Scotland) ( ROS) to enhance support to marine renewables - study commissioned | January 2006 | Completed | Report published 12 December 2006 to accompany the Statutory Consultation on Review of ROS (Support for Wave and Tidal Power) 2006. Conclusions on wave / tidal cost levels provide basis for modifications to ROS. | |
8 | Renewables | Possible changes to ROS to enhance support to marine renewables - preliminary consultation | Spring 2006 | Completed | Consultation from 12 May to 3 August 2006 | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/05/10153327/ConDocsHTML |
9 | Renewables | Possible changes to ROS to enhance support to marine renewables - statutory consultation | Autumn 2006 | Completed | Closed 12 December 2006. | |
10 | Renewables | Possible changes to ROS to enhance support to marine renewables - Implementation of any agreed changes | April 2007 | Completed | The amended Order was approved by the Scottish Parliament and came into force on 1 April 2007. | The 2007 Order. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/ssi2007/ssi_20070267_en_1 |
11 | Renewables | (N) Further changes to ROS to amend levels of Marine Supply Obligation ( MSO) | April 2008 | Ongoing | Consultation completed on minor amendments to Order, draft amending Order currently before Scottish Parliament. | Statutory consultation paper plus draft Order. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/Energy/19185/ROSCons08Intro |
12 | Renewables | (N) Introduction of enhanced support ("banding") to the ROS - preliminary consultation | End of March 2008 | Ongoing | Consultation proposing higher levels of support for wave and tidal power in Scotland and use of banding to replace MSO. | Preliminary consultation paper: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/Energy/19185/20801 |
13 | Renewables | Publication of research on storage of biomass | Spring 2006 | Completed | Review of Greenhouse Gas Life Cycle Emissions, Air Pollution Impacts and Economics of Biomass Production and Consumption in Scotland published in September 2006. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/09/22094104/0 |
14 | Renewables | Publish Scottish Biomass Action Plan | End of 2006 | Completed | Published March 2007 Sets out a coordinated programme for the development of the biomass sector in Scotland. Summarises existing activities and provides a framework within which they will be coordinated and supplemented by further actions. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/03/12095912/0 |
15 | Renewables | Publish Scottish Renewable Heat Strategy | End of 2007 | Ongoing | Forum for Renewable Energy Development in Scotland ( FREDS) sub-group established to provide advice. Its report was published on 5 February 2008. We will consider its recommendations in developing an action plan for renewable heat in Scotland, which we expect to issue later this year. | FREDS report; http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/03/11102501/0 |
16 | Energy Efficiency | Publication of Scottish Energy Efficiency Strategy (also in Residential and Business route maps) | Later in 2006 | Completed | Draft Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration Strategy was published for consultation during March 2007. The consultation closed in June 2007 and the individual responses have been published. A summary report on responses to the Strategy consultation is due for publication in Spring 2008. This will give the Government's response to the consultation and outline the next steps. | Draft strategy: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/03/09144516/0 Consultation responses: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/08/09110426/0 |
17 | Energy Efficiency | Strategic Environmental Assessment ( SEA) of the Energy Efficiency Strategy | Autumn 2006 | Completed | The Environmental Report was published in March 2007. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/03/28154502/0 |
18 | Public Bodies | (N) Extension to Central Energy Efficiency Fund (also Public Sector route map) | Early 2007 | Ongoing | £20m revolving loan fund to assist the public sector to make the initial capital investment necessary to achieve energy savings. An additional £4 million has been allocated to the further and higher education sectors. These funds will continue to be re-invested in energy saving projects. An interim evaluation for the local authority part of the scheme was carried out in 2007 and a full evaluation is planned in 2010 when the programme will have been operational for 5 full years. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/02/06132959 Interim evaluation report: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2007/03/30095624/0 |
19 | Building Standards | (N) Energy Performance Certificates - existing non-domestic buildings | Sale - 4 January 2009 Rental and public buildings - 4 January 2009 | Ongoing | Certificates to be affixed to all non-domestic buildings when they are sold or rented out. Also display of certificates for large public buildings. Secondary legislation introduced on 1 May 2007 requiring certificates for all new buildings. | Consultation on implementation of EU Directive on energy performance of buildings: http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/archive/consul_energy.htm Consultation analysis http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/pdfs/epbdconsultations.pdf |
20 | Building Standards | Public consultation on Scottish building regulations, followed by a public consultation on implementation of the EU Directive on the energy performance of buildings (also in Residential route map) | March 2006 | Completed | Consultation on proposed amendments to the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 - A review of Standards and Guidance in the Technical Handbooks from 1 March to 26 May 2006. Consultation on changing Scottish building regulations to implement EU Directive on Performance of Buildings from 15 May to 11 August 2006. Consultation analysis issued 22 November 2006, legislation reviewed transposition of the Directive now complete. | Consultation on proposed amendments to the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/archive/sectionsixconsultation.htm Consultation on implementation of EU Directive on Performance of Buildings: http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/archive/consul_energy.htm Consultation analysis http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/pdfs/epbdconsultations.pdf |
21 | Building Standards | Publication of research by Building Research Establishment ( BRE) on integrated low and zero carbon technology | Spring 2006 | Completed | Completed March 2006 | www.sbsa.gov.uk/archive/pdf/web%20version%20with%20cr%20updatedPD%20 Low%20%20 Zero%20 Carbon%20 Technologies.pdf |
22 | Building Standards | Report on Scottish Buildings Standards Agency work relevant to sustainability (also in Residential route map) | Spring 2006 | Completed | Completed April 2006. The report describes work by Scottish Government agencies and divisions to further the sustainable development of new buildings, both domestic and non-domestic. | http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/pdfs/SustainableDevelopmentPolicyintoPracticeNewbuildings.pdf |
23 | Building Standards | Introduction of revised Scottish building regulations (also in Residential route map) | May 2007 | Completed | The revisions came into effect on 1May 2007. They include: - CO 2 emissions target for new buildings
- best levels of thermal insulation in the UK;
- requiring low energy lighting for new dwellings
the introduction of condensing boilers for replacement and alteration work | Revised Technical Handbooks http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/tech_handbooks/tbooks2007.htm |
24 | Building Standards | (N)Establish an expert panel to report on the changes we need to make to building regulations in Scotland to increase energy efficiency and encourage more local energy production | December 2007 | Completed | In 2007 Scottish Ministers convened an international expert panel to advise on a low carbon building standards strategy for Scotland. The Sullivan Report was published in December 2007. | The Sullivan Report http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/sullivanreport.htm |
25 | Building Standards | (N) Introduction of revised Scottish building regulations to implement the recommendations of the Sullivan Report (also in Residential route map) | May 2010 | Ongoing | Building Standards are examining the recommendations in the Sullivan Report and working to assess the costs and benefits, in partnership with the development and construction industry, in order to be more fully aware of the cost implications with the intention of introducing further improvements to energy standards for buildings. | |
26 | Energy mix and new technologies | UK Energy Review, 2006 UK Energy White Paper 2007 UK Energy Bill 2008 | Summer 2006 - Autumn 2008 | Ongoing | In July 2006 UK Government published a report setting out the initial findings of the UK Energy Review. These findings informed the publication of the UK Energy White Paper in May 2007. The UK Government has consulted on a number of aspects of the Energy White Paper, including nuclear power, carbon capture & storage, and heat. The UK Energy Bill, implementing the White Paper's proposals on carbon storage, offshore gas storage, the Renewables Obligation and nuclear power, was introduced in Westminster in January 2008. The Scottish Government has made clear its opposition to new nuclear power stations, and the Bill's nuclear provisions do not extend to Scotland. The Bill includes provisions that will executively devolve powers to Scottish Ministers to band the Renewables Obligation; and will make provision for Scottish Ministers to licence carbon dioxide storage in territorial waters adjacent to Scotland, 0-12 nautical miles. | UK Energy Review Report http://www.berr.gov.uk/energy/review/page31995.html Scottish Executive Response to the UK Energy Review http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/06/13161455/0 UK Energy White Paper http://www.berr.gov.uk/energy/whitepaper/page39534.html Scottish Government Response to the UK consultation on Nuclear Power http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/10/Nuclear UK Energy Bill http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2007-08/energy.html |
27 | Energy mix and new technologies | Committee on Radioactive Waste Management ( CoRWM) report on long term disposal of radioactive waste management | Summer 2008 | Ongoing | Following from CoRWM recommendation for geological disposal of higher activity radioactive wastes. UK Government consulted in 2007 on the implementation framework. This consultation was not endorsed by the Scottish Government. Scottish Government policy for near surface, near site storage is being developed with stakeholders. | Press release: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/06/25101822 |
28 | Energy mix and new technologies | Publication of energy projections as part of the Scottish Energy Study, Volume 5, followed by publication of Scottish greenhouse gas emission projections | Later in 2006 | Delayed | Publication now expected Spring 2008. | Summary of Scottish Energy Study Volumes 1 and 2 (describing energy supply and demand in Scotland, and related CO 2 emissions, and how that has changed over the past 15 years) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/01/19092557/0 |
29 | Energy mix and new technologies | (N) Give full backing to proposals to develop carbon capture and storage schemes | Ongoing | Ongoing | Working up proposals with energy companies and universities. A range of private and public sector partners, including the Scottish Government, are taking forward a feasibility study to consider potential carbon storage sites, both onshore and offshore, along with an appraisal of options regarding the transportation of CO2 and an analysis of the commercial and economic models for the development of relevant infrastructure in Scotland. Ensuring that the correct legislation exists to enable carbon storage offshore in the North Sea, through collaboration with the UK Energy Bill provisions, and influencing the UK's negotiations on the European Union's draft Directive on Carbon Storage. | |
30 | Energy mix and new technologies | (N) European Union Energy and Climate Change package | January 2008 | Ongoing | European Union announced its package of Energy proposals to address climate change concerns, including: - 20% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 (30% if international agreement secured)
- 20% of energy demand to be met from renewable sources (15% in UK) by 2020
- 20% reduction in energy demand through energy efficiency measures by 2020
- 10% of transport fuel to come from sustainably-sourced biofuels by 2020
- support for 15 carbon capture and storage demonstrator plants across the EU to be commercially viable by 2020
new Directive on carbon storage to create regulatory framework for permanent CO2 disposal | Press release http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/president/focus/energy-package-2008/index_en.htm |
31 | Renewables | (N) Preparation of extensive and effective clean energy legislation | | | Legislative competence for Energy is principally Reserved to Westminster under the Scotland Act 1998. The Scottish Government is working with the UK Government wherever possible to ensure that relevant clean energy legislation applies to Scotland. By cooperating with the UK Energy Bill 2008, Scottish Ministers will gain enhanced executively-devolved powers to band the Renewables Obligation; and will have new powers to regulate storage of carbon dioxide as part of the carbon capture & storage process to significantly reduce emissions from fossil fuel power generation. Where we have legislative competence, the Climate Change Bill will set a binding framework for Scottish Ministers to reduce Scotland's emissions by 80% by 2050, in which energy will play a part. | |
32 | Community renewables | (N) Creation of Community Energy Plans - allow local communities to identify and set own local renewable needs. | | Ongoing | Doubled budget for Communities stream under SCHRI and will be focussing support on projects with direct community engagement. Will publish guidance for communities on how to maximise community benefits from renewables. Links to Climate Challenge Fund plans for community support. | www.scotland.gov.uk/news/releases/2008/03/19104742 |
33 | Energy / Renewables / Microgeneration | (N) Expansion of local generation in particular Combined Heat & Power plants and household generation capacity. | | Ongoing | We have tripled support for microgeneration and community renewables initiatives (details announced 19 March 2008). Looking at recommendations of FREDS renewable heat report, within wider context of policy on heat. Will be including biomass Combined Heat and Power ( CHP) in ROC banding proposals - which we will be consulting on shortly (Spring 2008). | www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2008/03/11102501/0 |
34 | Microgeneration | (N) Remove unnecessary planning obstacles that stand in the way of micro-generation | Summer 2008 | Ongoing | Consultation paper on permitted development rights for domestic microgeneration equipment issued 4 March 2008. Final secondary legislation in the summer. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2008/03/04090052/0 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/03/04102943 |
35 | Microgeneration | (N) Triple funding for community and microgeneration | April 2008 | Ongoing | Plans announced on 19 March 2008. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/03/19104742 |
36 | Research | (N) Creation of EU wide Green Energy Research Centre | Spring 2008 | Ongoing | Working with Scottish universities, Scottish Enterprise, Scotland Europa, the European Commission and partners in other Member States to create a focal point for European research into low carbon energy, including carbon capture and storage, offshore wave and tidal power, wind, hydro and biomass. Centre announced by First Minister on 22 February 2008, to be based in Aberdeen, building on research strengths of Energy Technology Partnership between Scotland's universities. | Press Release: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/02/22153303 |
37 | Renewables | (N) £10 million Saltire prize | Spring 2008 | Ongoing | Saltire Prize for innovation in marine renewable energy announced on 2 April 2008 by First Minister in Washington DC. This will challenge the world's scientists to make the next significant advance in clean energy. The prize will be set at £10m. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/08/15121842 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/04/02151533 |
38 | Renewables | (N) Each council to assess suitable and appropriate sites for renewable generation | Ongoing | Ongoing | SPP6 requirement. A matter for the councils. Priority being given to wind farms. See above | |
39 | Renewables | (N) Subsea grid | End 2008 | Ongoing | Looking at long-term potential for subsea grid connections to help utilise offshore renewables and enhance economic development. We are currently involved in two sub-sea grid studies; these explore links between Scotland and Ireland and northern Europe respectively. | www.scotland.gov.uk/news/releases/2008/02/14122107 |
No. | Area | Commitment | Timing | Status | Comments | Links |
40 | National Transport Strategy ( NTS) | 12 week consultation on draft National Transport Strategy | Began March 2006 | Completed | Consultation published 20 April and closed 13 July 2006. Report on consultation process published 5 December 2006. Analysis of consultation responses published 5 December 2006. | Consultation summary report: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Transport/NTS/consult-summ-rep Analysis of written consultation: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/10/31110457/0 |
41 | National Transport Strategy ( NTS) | The Strategic Environmental Assessment ( SEA) of the National Transport Strategy | March 2006 | Completed | Consultation closed 13 July 2006. Environmental Report published 22 May 2006. Post Adoption Statement published 5 December 2006. | Environmental Report http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/05/16112258/0 Post adoption statement http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Transport/NTS/sea-post-adoption |
42 | National Transport Strategy ( NTS) | Publication of the finalised National Transport Strategy including decisions on new climate change targets and the existing traffic stabilisation target | Late autumn 2006 | Completed | Published 5 December 2006. Reducing emissions is one of three strategic outcomes and commitments include: - Working with the UK Government to deliver the biofuels target (5% by 2010)
- Promoting SMART measures on all journeys, focusing on the commute to work, through developing travel awareness and marketing campaigns
- Exploring with key partners sustainable travel demonstration towns across Scotland to reduce car use and promote cycling and walking "Smarter Choices, Smarter Places"
- Undertaking a Scottish specific appraisal of the potential carbon savings of stricter adherence to national speed limits on trunk roads and motorways
- Promoting and encouraging new vehicle technologies
- Supporting sustainable distribution strategies through the Scottish Road Haulage Modernisation Fund.
An NTS delivery plan will be published in 2008. The plan will set out actions the Government will take, within the national performance framework, to support the purpose of Government, deliver against the national outcomes and realise the NTS strategic outcomes. | Summary http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/11/23165645/0 Full strategy http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/12/04104414/0 |
43 | New technology & cleaner fuels | Contribute to development of Scottish Biomass Action Plan, and promotion of biofuels | Autumn 2006 | Completed | Biomass Action plan published March 2007 (see Energy Route Map) | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/03/12095912/0 |
44 | New technology & cleaner fuels | Continue working with the UK Government on promotion of alternative fuels and vehicle technologies that will result in lower carbon cars. | Ongoing | Ongoing | The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation ( RTFO) scheme which sets out the level of UK use of biofuels in place on 15 April 2008. The RTFO will be managed by the newly formed Renewable Fuels Agency. Scottish Government is currently reviewing the technology and policy landscape to determine the most effective approach to reducing emissions from vehicles in Scotland. | Biofuel pilot initiative press release http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2006/06/22095539 RTFO consultation http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/closed/draftrtfo/ |
45 | Modal shift | Appointment of Travel Plan Officers by Regional Travel Partnerships | Summer 2006 | Completed | All 6 Regional Travel Partnerships have appointed Travel Plan Officers and produced a Travel Plan Strategy and Action Plan. | |
46 | Demand management | Further research on road pricing and implications for emissions | Research to be completed during 2006 | Completed | Costs of Congestion to Scotland research was published in January 2007. | Research http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/153585/0041322.pdf Summary http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/153566/0041321.pdf |
47 | Rail | (N) Expand rail capacity at Edinburgh Waverley | December 2007 | Completed in November 2007 on time and within budget | In line with improving reliability, attractiveness and journey times, the Waverley station capacity works increased capacity by providing: - 4 new platforms;
- extensive track re-modelling work to allow 4 extra train paths per hour;
- extra capacity on existing platforms to accommodate longer trains;
- an additional platform at Haymarket station and a temporary train servicing depot at Slateford to minimise disruption caused by track re-modelling;
- 2 new escalators and passenger lifts inside the station;
extension of the existing Signal Centre to accommodate the new Integrated Electronic Control Centre ( IECC). | Edinburgh Waverley Infrastructure Works www.networkrail.co.uk/edinburgh |
48 | Rail | (N) Extensive Electrification of Scotland's rail network | Between 2009 and 2014 | Ongoing | In line with the Scottish ministers' aspiration to minimise the impact of the rail network on the environment, and improve journey times and reliability, a programme of electrification is currently being developed. The programme is focusing initially on the Edinburgh-Glasgow core route (via Falkirk High), the route from Stirling and Dunblane to Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the Cumbernauld line to Falkirk Grahamston. The High Level Output Specification published in July 2007 outlines the Scottish Government's aspirations for a further programme of infill electrification. Assessment of the benefits of furthering these aspirations to electrify Whifflet, Paisley Canal, East Kilbride and Barrhead/Kilmarnock will follow. The programme is looking to implement over 200 track miles of electrified railway. | Edinburgh - Glasgow Rail Improvements Study: http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/files/Edinburgh-Glasgow-Final-Report-Oct07.pdf |
49 | Public Transport | (N) Integrated Public Transport network | Public consultation on a draft ticketing policy is scheduled for Spring 2008 | Ongoing | A soon to be established NTS Stakeholder Group is expected to drive this commitment forward. The Scottish Government is developing a framework that will encourage a greater consistency in ticketing approaches across Scotland. This will support ease of travel on Scotland's public transport services through the use of smartcard technology. | |
50 | Work Patterns | (N) Encourage increased use of flexi and home working within public sector | Ongoing | Ongoing | From a transport perspective this commitment, is being delivered as part of a wider policy approach to persuade and not punish car users to other modes as part of the Government's aim and ambition that year on year the journeys Scots make are greener, safer and easier. The Transport Directorate is developing a package of measures to promote the Smart Measures, including travel plans, and a support network is being developed to support organisations develop and implement measures that best suit their needs. | |
51 | Park and Ride | (N) Enhance Park & Ride provision by bus or train | Spring 2008 | Spring 2008 | This commitment will be taken forward by local authorities and regional transport partnerships in relation to bus and by Network Rail in relation to train. As part of local authority concordat agreed with Ministers bus policy team will issue BRDG guidance which could cover its potential use in supporting Bus park and ride sites. On rail, Transport Scotland has directly funded First ScotRail £1.5m to construct 5 new car park extensions delivering over 250 spaces at Dumfries, Perth, Glengarnock, Wemyss Bay and Prestonpans in the last year. | |
52 | Freight | (N) Consolidation of delivery services - consolidate loads when doing deliveries into cities. | | | This is being taken forward through delivery of the Freight Action Plan - specifically through the establishment of Freight Quality Partnerships by Regional Transport Partnerships. Successful and sustainable consolidation schemes can best be identified and promoted at a regional / local level, - and by bringing together the freight industry and businesses at a local/regional level FQPs are best placed to do this. To date SPT and SESTRANS have developed FQPs. SESTRANS are in the process of commissioning research into freight movements in their area, one of the aims of which is to identify possible opportunities for load consolidation. | |
53 | Infrastructure | (N) Strategic Transport Projects Review ( STPR) | Report due summer 2008 | Ongoing | The Strategic Transport Projects Review ( STPR) is examining the longer term needs of Scotland's nationally strategic transport network and aims to develop an indicative investment programme to be delivered over the period from 2012 to 2022. | Details of the STPR available at: http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/projects |
54 | Road Equivalent Tariff | (N) Commission a study into Road Equivalent Tariff, reporting on options for improved connection to Scottish islands. | End 2007 | Completed | The Scottish Government is looking to overhaul the current ferry fares system and consequently commissioned an independent research study to consider setting ferry fares on the basis of the cost of travelling an equivalent distance by road. Such a fare structure would bring cheaper travel for islanders, tourists and businesses across the country. The first stage of that study was completed in February 2008. As part of that study the consultants were asked to establish the most effective structure for a RET pilot. On 26 February 2008 the Minister for Transport announced ferry fares were to be substantially reduced by up to half on all Western Isles to mainland routes under that pilot scheme. The pilot scheme will operate from 19 October 2008 until the spring of 2011 and will result in up to 50% off fares. | RET study: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/08/13095245 Western Isles pilot: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/02/26133752 |
55 | Rail | (N) High-speed/bullet trains connecting major European cities. (N) Conduct early study into options for inter-city high-speed links in Scotland | | Ongoing | The Scottish Government wishes to realise a four hour fastest journey time between Edinburgh - Glasgow and London by 2014 and has aspirations to improve connections to mainland Europe through the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. Lead responsibility for cross border rail services lies with the Secretary of State for Transport. The Scottish Government will continue to work with the Department for Transport to achieve this. As part of the STPR, the Edinburgh to Glasgow Rail Improvements Study looked at various options for reducing journey times between Edinburgh and Glasgow including high-speed links. The high speed option represented poor value for money at this point in development, however will be considered further as part of the main STPR. | Details of the Edinburgh to Glasgow Rail Improvement Study are available at: http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/files/Edinburgh-Glasgow-Final-Report-Oct07.pdf |
56 | Ferries | (N) Expansion of direct ferry connections from Scotland | | | No further developments since establishment of Rosyth-Zeebrugge ferry service in 2002, since very much for the ferry operators themselves to determine in light of commercial and market considerations. | |
No. | Area | Commitment | Timing | Status | Comments | Links |
57 | Forestry | Publish Scottish Forestry Strategy | Mid 2006 | Completed | Published 9 October 2006. Climate change is a principal, cross-cutting theme within the Scottish Forestry Strategy ( SFS) and sets out key actions in four main areas: increasing awareness of the forestry sector's contribution, adapting to climate change, mitigating climate change and increasing carbon sequestration and retention. Delivery of the SFS is being implemented through a sequence of formal Implementation Plans, the second of which (2008-2011) was published in Spring 2008. An annual, public reporting procedure is in place to monitor progress. | http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-6AGGZW http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/impplan0811.pdf/$FILE/impplan0811.pdf |
58 | Forestry | Publish Environmental Report as part of the Strategic Environmental Assessment ( SEA) of the Scottish Forestry Strategy | March 2006 | Completed | The SEA Environmental Report was published on 6 March 2006. Following consultation and publication of the Scottish Forestry Strategy, an SEA Post Adoption Statement was published in November 2006. | http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-6c3dj8 |
59 | Forestry | (N) Publication of Climate Change Action Plan for Scottish Forestry (also in Adaptation route map) | End of 2007 | Ongoing | This key action flowed from the Scottish Forestry Strategy and was delayed to enable the Action Plan to be launched for public consultation on 11 March 2008 at the Scottish Forestry Forum's public meeting in Edinburgh. Completion and publication of the Forestry Commission Scotland Climate Change Action Plan is now due in mid-2008. | http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-7bqlg8 |
60 | Forestry | Report on uptake of Forestry Commission Scotland 'energy from woodlands' grant | End of 2007 | Ongoing | This £325,000 grant scheme was launched in 2006 to develop local wood energy supply chains. The Report has been delayed to ensure capture of grant payments up to 31 March 2008. Currently there are 7 schemes approved, with payment released on £111,000 of work. | http://www.forestry.gov.uk/newsrele.nsf/WebPressReleases/53EAB2FD2B3739D28025718C0051AF6A |
61 | Forestry | (N) Publish research report on 'Impacts of climate change on forestry in Scotland' | Jan 2008 | Completed | On 15 January 2008 Environment Minister, Michael Russell, launched a forest research publication 'Impacts of climate change on forestry in Scotland' which set out an initial assessment of how forests and forestry in Scotland will be affected by climate change. | http://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/pdf/fcrn101.pdf/$FILE/fcrn101.pdf |
62 | Forestry | (N) Timber Development Programme | 2007 | Ongoing | On 12 December 2007 Environment Minister, Michael Russell, launched the 'Timber Development Programme' - a £1 million initiative with 60 actions towards increasing value-added from Scottish timber and the competitiveness of Scotland's timber supply chain. | www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-7BMMPR |
63 | Forestry | (N) Awareness | March 2008 | Completed | A DVD 'Forests and Climate Change : A Convenient Truth?' was launched by the Forestry Commission. A Scottish version is also available from Forestry Commission Scotland under joint branding with Natural Scotland. | http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-6umkar |
64 | Scotland Rural Development Programme | Consult on the Scottish Rural Development Programme (2007-2013), including Land Management Contracts | March-June 2006 | Completed | Issued in April 06, closed end June 06 and analysis published September 06. | Consultation http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/04/03100240/0 Analysis of Responses http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/10/09113031/0 Response to the Analysis http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/11/02154148/0 |
65 | Scotland Rural Development Programme | Submit Scotland Rural Development Programme including Land Management Contracts to European Commission for approval | In August 2006 | Completed | Formal submission delayed until European Voluntary Modulation Regulation adopted in 2007. Draft programme submitted in June 2007, formal approval received in February 2008. | www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2008/04/01115039/0 www.scotland.gov.uk/topics/rural/SRDP |
66 | Scotland Rural Development Programme | (N) Submit UK Strategy for Rural Development to European Commission | October 2006 | Completed | Formal submission by DEFRA slipped to December as a consequence of delays in Europe around the Voluntary Modulation Regulation. | www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2008/04/01115039/0 www.scotland.gov.uk/topics/rural/SRDP |
67 | Scotland Rural Development Programme | Introduce the Rural Development Contract approach as part of the Scotland Rural Development Programme | In 2007 | Completed | Rural Development Contracts approach developed into land managers Options under Rural Development Contracts within the Scottish Rural Development Programme. They are an integral part of the programme for which tackling climate change is a key outcome for the Programme. Land Managers Options and (competitive) Rural Priorities include measures to enable land managers and other businesses in rural communities to mitigate and adapt to climate change. | www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2008/04/01115039/0 www.scotland.gov.uk/topics/rural/SRDP |
68 | Agriculture | Establish a climate change and agriculture stakeholder group | Autumn 2006 | Completed | First meeting held 21 November 2006 with meetings every 2 months. | |
69 | Agriculture | Develop an action plan for climate change and agriculture | End of 2006 | Ongoing | Will be based on Stakeholder group report due in spring 2008. | |
70 | Agriculture | (N) Pilot for farmers growing crops for biofuel and funding through Bio-energy Infrastructure Scheme | June 2006 | Ongoing | Farmers using biosolids as organic fertiliser to grow wheat or barley and oil seed rape, which can produce five million litres of biofuels each year. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2006/06/22095539 (also Transport route map) |
71 | Agriculture | (N) Publish consultation paper on proposed amendments to the Nitrate Vulnerable Zones ( NVZs) Action Programme to control nitrate pollution from farming. | November 2006 | Ongoing | Consultation launched 16 November 2006. Summary of responses published 2007. Cabinet Secretary announced decision to introduce storage capacity requirements for cattle slurry and pig slurry. Regulations to be made in 2008. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/11/16095031/0 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/09/05093759/0 |
72 | Water and Soils | Regulations for the control of diffuse pollution from rural land use | April 2008 | Ongoing | Consultation launched in September 2007 on proposals for general binding rules ( GBRs) on diffuse pollution from land use; it includes not using more fertiliser than crops need. Regulations laid before Parliament, February 2008. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/09/05093837/0 |
73 | Soils | Publish findings from study Scotland's Soil Resource - Current State and Threats | Summer 2006 | Completed | Published 25 September 2006. Soil has much wider environmental and ecosystem benefits than simply supporting plant growth. Climate change and loss of organic matter are the two most significant threats to Scottish soils. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/09/21115639/0 |
74 | Soils | (N) Publish research into carbon and nitrogen dynamics in organic soils | Early 2007 | Completed | Final report published on 16 March 2007. Follow up research on impact of windfarms on organic soils ongoing. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/03/16170508/0 |
75 | Soils | (N) Scottish Soil Strategy and a Scottish Soil Monitoring System | 2007 | Ongoing | Working towards publication of Soil Strategy in spring 2008; Strategy developed on the basis of advice from Soil Strategy Board. Delay in publication result of intensive negotiation of EU Soil Framework Directive in 2007. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2006/09/25102611 |
76 | Biodiversity & Soils | Develop soil management strategies for biodiversity | By 2007 | Ongoing | Protecting and enhancing soil biodiversity will be an aspect covered in the Scottish Soils Strategy to be published in spring 2008. | |
77 | Biofuels | (N) Development of bio-fuels | | Ongoing | Funding support for land managers to establish biofuel crops and develop other forms of biofuel production is available under the Scotland Rural Development Programme, which was launched in March 2008. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Rural/SRDP |
78 | Agriculture | (N) Introduce new entrants scheme for farmers | May 2007 | Completed | A measure to encourage new entrants is included in the Scotland Rural Development Programme. New entrants to farming are also eligible to the wide range of measures in the programme that assist in tackling climate change. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/05/31094634 |
79 | National Food Policy | (N) National Discussion on what everyone wants to see in a national food policy | Late April 2008 | underway | Discussion launched on 15 January 2008. The Scottish Government's vision is that food in Scotland should make the nation healthier, wealthier and smarter with production making communities stronger and consumption respecting the global and local environment. | National discussion on food : www.scotland.gov.uk/food |
No. | Area | Commitment | Timing | Status | Comments | Links |
86 | Building Standards | Public consultation on Scottish building regulations, followed by a public consultation on implementation of the EU Directive on the energy performance of buildings (also in Energy route map) | March 2006 | Completed | Consultation on proposed amendments to the Building (Scotland) Regulations - A review of Standards and Guidance in the Technical Handbooks from 1 March to 26 May 2006. New legislation introduced on 1 May 2007. Consultation on changing Scottish building regulations to implement EU Directive on energy performance of buildings from 15 May to 11 August 2006. Consultation analysis issued 22 November 2006. | Consultation on proposed amendments to the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/archive/sectionsixconsultation.htm Consultation on implementation of EU Directive on energy performance of buildings: http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/archive/consul_energy.htm Consultation analysis http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/pdfs/epbdconsultations.pdf |
87 | Building Standards | Introduction of revised Scottish building regulations (also in Energy route map) | May 2007 | Completed | The revisions will be come into effect on 1 May 2007. They include: - CO 2 emissions target for new buildings
- best levels of thermal insulation in the UK;
- requiring low energy lighting for new dwellings
the introduction of condensing boilers for replacement and alteration work | Revised Technical Handbooks http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/tech_handbooks/tbooks2007.htm |
88 | Building Standards | (N) Energy Performance Certificates - existing housing | Sale - December 2008 Rental early 2009 | Ongoing | Certificates to be affixed to all dwellings when they are sold or rented out. For marketed properties certificates will be part of Home Report required under Part 3 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. From December 2008, all house purchasers will receive a comprehensive report on the energy efficiency of a property before they bid as part of the Home Report. This Energy Report will provide information on energy usage and costs, carbon impact, recommendations for improvements and sources of advice. This is intended to make energy efficiency a selling point in the housing market and to ensure home owners are informed about the costs and benefits of improvement measures at the point in their housing careers where they are likely to want to invest and are able to access funding from mortgage lenders. | Consultation : http://www.communitiesscotland.gov.uk/stellent/groups/public/documents/webpages/cs_017865.doc Consultation analysis http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/pdfs/epbdconsultations.pdf Home Report : http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Housing/16193/BuyingSelling/Home-Report Press release : http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/01/30105839 |
89 | Building Standards | Report on Scottish Building Standards Agency work relevant to sustainability (also in Energy route map) | Spring 2006 | Completed | Completed April 2006. The report describes work by Scottish Executive agencies and divisions to further the sustainable development of new buildings, both domestic and non-domestic. | http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/pdfs/SustainableDevelopmentPolicyintoPracticeNewbuildings.pdf |
90 | Building Standards | (N) Stamp Duty Land Tax (Zero-Carbon Homes Relief) Regulations 2007 | December 2007 | Completed | In December 2007, the UK Government's Stamp Duty Land Tax (Zero-Carbon Homes Relief) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3437) came into force. These are regulations that apply throughout the UK and which are designed to 'kick-start' the construction of net zero-carbon houses that are highly energy-efficient. Building Standards are working with the UK Government in administration of these regulations in Scotland. | Zero-Carbon Homes Relief from Stamp Duty Land Tax http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/zerocarbon_sdrelief.htm |
91 | Building Standards | (N) Establish an expert panel to report on the changes we need to make to building regulations in Scotland to increase energy efficiency and encourage more local energy production. | December 2007 | Completed | In 2007 Scottish Ministers convened an international expert panel to advise on a low carbon building standards strategy for Scotland. The Sullivan Report was published in December 2007. | The Sullivan Report http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/sullivanreport.htm |
92 | Building Standards | (N) Introduction of revised Scottish building regulations to implement the recommendations of the Sullivan Report (also in Residential route map) | May 2010 | Ongoing | Building Standards are examining the recommendations in the Sullivan Report and working to assess the costs and benefits, in partnership with the development and construction industry, in order to be more fully aware of the cost implications with the intention of introducing further improvements to energy standards for buildings. | |
93 | Building Standards | (N) Improve the enforcement of building regulations, consult on proposals to ensure that completion certificates comply with regulations (also in Residential route map) | May 2010 | Ongoing | Building Standards are underway with the process of examining methods and procedures for improving compliance with the national building regulations. A pilot exercise to test the usefulness of thermal imaging cameras in assessing compliance with energy standards in new buildings is currently being taken forward. | |
94 | Energy Efficiency | Publication of Scottish Energy Efficiency Strategy (also in Energy and Business route maps) | Later in 2006 | Completed | Draft Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration Strategy was published for consultation during March 2007. The consultation closed in June 2007 and the individual responses have been published. A summary report on responses to the Strategy consultation is due for publication in Spring 2008. This will give the Government's response to the consultation and outline the next steps. | Draft strategy: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/03/09144516/0 Consultation responses: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/08/09110426/0 |
95 | Energy Efficiency | (N) Sustainable Housing Design Guide for Scotland | 31 January 2007 | Completed | Aimed primarily at Housing Associations, the Guide has been updated and expanded to include comprehensive refurbishment and maintenance advice. Updated July 2007. | http://www.communitiesscotland.gov.uk/stellent/groups/public/documents/webpages/cs_017789.hcsp |
96 | Fuel Poverty | Extensions to the Central Heating and Warm Deal Programmes Review effectiveness of fuel poverty programmes | Later in 2006 June 2008 | Completed Ongoing | New regulations came into effect from 1 January 2007 Internal review of programmes. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2006/03/14114324 |
97 | Fuel Poverty | Pilot on the use of renewables in our fuel poverty programmes to be launched | Summer 2006 | Ongoing | £1m pilot now in its second year. Standalone complementary research ongoing. Results expected autumn 2008. Interim findings published November 2007 | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/11/21152714/0 |
98 | Planning policy | (N) Consult on proposals to introduce a planning presumption requiring new buildings in Scotland to include sufficient renewable generation onsite to deliver between 20-50% of energy needs | | | Following consultation on a draft planning policy on renewable energy, Scottish Planning Policy ( SPP) 6 was published in March 2007. This states that 'all future applications proposing development with a total cumulative floorspace of 500 square metres or more should incorporate on-site zero and low carbon equipment contributing at least an extra 15% reduction in CO2 emissions beyond the 2007 building regulations carbon dioxide emissions standard'. The SPP continues that consideration should be given to local circumstances and to whether they justify going beyond 15%; below the 500 square metre threshold; and whether higher standards can be secured for particular developments. Planning Advice Note ( PAN) 84, Reducing Carbon Emissions in New Development provides information and guidance on the implementing the target. | SPP6: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/03/22084213/0 PAN 84: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/03/06133051/0 |
99 | Building Standards | (N) Consult on setting new guideline for energy saving in new buildings - aim to reduce energy footprint by 20-33% (links to commitment in Sullivan Report) | October 2008 | Ongoing | Two studies have been completed: The impact on Scottish construction of any further limitation of CO 2 emissions from new buildings has been completed and published; and International comparison of energy standards in building regulations: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Scotland and Sweden. | http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/research/turtow.htm |
100 | Energy Efficiency | (N) Institute Scottish Energy Efficiency Design Awards - £1 million in prize money and incentives | December 2008 | Ongoing | Ministers will announce plans later this year. | |
No. | Area | Commitment | Timing | Status | Comments | Links |
101 | Public Bodies | Best Value and Sustainable Development guidance | Mid 2006 | Completed | Guidance for policy makers in all public services. Toolkit published in August 2006. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/PublicServiceReform/14838/SusDevToolkitContent |
102 | Public Bodies | (N) Extension to Central Energy Efficiency Fund (also Energy route map) | Early 2007 | Ongoing | £20m revolving loan fund to assist the public sector to make the initial capital investment necessary to achieve energy savings. An additional £4 million was announced on 6 February 2007 to provide such assistance to the further and higher education sectors. This original £4 million investment will leverage additional funding now bringing the total funding available for energy saving projects to £6.7 million. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/02/06132959 |
103 | Public Bodies | Timetable for environmental management systems in Government agencies and public bodies: finalisation of Environmental Management Policies, Procedures and Targets | 31 March 2006 | Ongoing | Majority of the public bodies supplied policies and targets for 2006-07. | |
104 | Public Bodies | Agencies and Public Bodies to report overall performance against targets for 2006-07 and annually thereafter | April 2007 | Ongoing | Awaiting annual performance reports of public bodies for 2006/2007 | |
105 | Local Authorities | Scotland's Climate Change Declaration and support mechanism | Launch 2006 | Completed | Scotland's Climate Change Declaration has been signed by all 32 Scottish local authorities committing them to contribute to the delivery of Scotland's and the UK's climate change programmes, including actions to address greenhouse gas emissions from their own operations and to assess the risks and opportunities of predicted impacts of climate change in their communities. | http://www.sustainable-scotland.net/climatechange/ |
106 | Local Authorities | Local Government Climate Change Programme | In 2007 | Ongoing | The Scottish Government is continuing to support the Sustainable Scotland Network ( SSN) to provide assistance to local authorities in meeting their commitments in Scotland's Climate Change Declaration. The Scottish Government is a member of the Scottish Local Authority Climate Change Programme ( SLACCP) Development Group, chaired by the SSN, which is developing a programme of support for Scottish local government. A number of elements of this support programme have already been published and can be found on the Sustainable Scotland Network website. As part of this programme, the Scottish Government commissioned a report to make recommendations on Scotland's Climate Change Declaration: A Programme of Support for Scottish Local Government and the findings were published in November 2007. A research project funded by the Scottish Government, has produced a climate change tools database and supporting guidance for local authorities on Choosing the Right Tools for the Right Jobs. | http://www.sustainable-scotland.net/ |
107 | Local Authorities | Report on feasibility of monitoring and reporting local authority greenhouse gas emissions | Autumn 2006 | Ongoing | The Sustainable Development Commission Scotland and the Improvement Service, working closely with the Local Footprints Project, co-hosted a workshop in March 2008 to consider Emission Inventory and Reporting for Scottish Local Authorities. This will inform options for monitoring and reporting local authority emissions. The universal commitment from local authorities to take action on climate change through the Declaration is evidence of the lead being taken in Scotland. | |
108 | Procurement | UK National Action Plan for Sustainable Procurement | By April 2006 | Completed | UK National Sustainable Procurement Action Plan delivered on time - UK Government response produced March 2007. Responses from English Local Authorities and Health areas submitted end 2007. | The Sustainable Procurement Task Force National Action Plan http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/publications/procurement-action-plan/index.htm |
109 | Procurement | Scottish Procurement Action Plan | Later in 2008 | Ongoing | To build on existing achievements, learn from the UK Action Plan and its implementation and deliver recommendation in McClelland Report. | |
110 | Procurement | New initiative to encourage energy efficiency and renewables in public sector infrastructure investments | Later in 2006 | Ongoing | A project to help understand how energy efficiency and renewables was incorporated in to public sector infrastructure investments was commissioned during 2007. The project is still ongoing. The Scottish Futures Trust ( SFT) is a new and separate initiative being set up to fund and deliver new infrastructure and could provide a vehicle for taking this work forward where it is used. The Scottish Government is currently consulting on proposals for the role of SFT in infrastructure investments in Scotland. | Consultation paper: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/12/19093017/0 |
111 | Scottish Government operations | Set a single CO 2 emissions reduction target for Scottish Government activities | By December 2008 | Ongoing | This project was delayed pending the outcome of similar work being done elsewhere in Government. A consultant was appointed in early 2008 to develop conversion factors for CO 2 emissions relative to wastes arising. This will be combined with current targets for emissions reductions for energy use and business travel to express all as a single target in the Scottish Government Environmental Performance Annual Report for 2007/08 due to be published by December 2008. | |
112 | Scottish Government operations | (N) Revision of Scottish Government Travel Plan | From December 2007 | Ongoing | The Scottish Government's Travel Plan has been revised. The Travel Plan Coordinator is in post and will be working towards the targets within the Plan up to 2019/20. The Plan encourages staff to reduce their travel and promote the use more sustainable modes of travel to staff and visitors. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/12/06160535/0 |
113 | Scottish Government operations | Introduce an offsetting regime for business travel to cover business travel emissions | From April 2006 | Delayed | Implemented June 06. Funds have been collected in respect of emissions from business travel during 2006/07 awaiting decision on appropriate offsetting route. | |
114 | Scottish Government operations | Scottish Government to display operational ratings, in addition to asset ratings | By January 2009 | Ongoing | | |
115 | Scottish Government operations | (N) Setting up Environmental Working Groups in 14 target buildings to generate action programmes addressing local issues. | Spring 2007 | Completed | Work with Environmental Working Groups is progressing. | |
116 | Communities Scotland | (N) Communities Scotland Sustainable Development Policy | In 2007 | Ongoing | Launched for consultation on 7 December and closed 28 February 2007. It included consultation on a range of policy options including: - a low carbon approach to new housing
- Implementation of BRE EcoHomes into new build programmes
- Research into carbon costing across the building programme
Commissioned research into the costs associated with Ecohomes and various carbon reduction scenarios is now being finalised. Following the abolition of Communities Scotland, appropriate elements of the policy are now being taken forward by the Scottish Government. | |
117 | Planning | (N) Publish statutory guidance on planning and sustainable development | 2007 | Ongoing | Follows from Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006. Consultation draft being prepared, including guidance on implications of climate change for planning, for Scottish Ministers (preparing the National Planning Framework), and planning authorities (preparing land use development plans.) | Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/acts2006/20060017.htm |
118 | Commonwealth Games | (N) Commitment to zero-carbon athletes' accommodation - 2014 Commonwealth Games | 2014 | Ongoing | The Scottish Government launched a consultation in February 2008 on how to secure a lasting legacy for Scotland from the Games across all of the Government's strategic objectives. In the Greener section, a suggested action was to use the Games as an environmental exemplar, including using the Athletes' village and new venues to set exacting standards, for example, on carbon emissions, waste and sustainable food. The deadline for written responses is 9 May 2008. Public meetings will take place throughout Scotland in May and June, and a formal response to the consultation is expected towards the end of the year. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/glasgow2014legacy |
119 | Energy Efficiency | (N) Ensure new build schools & hospitals meet energy efficiency design standards. | | | The School Estates team of the Government's Schools Directorate is currently developing a programme of work to help local authorities create a greener school estate as well as developing policy on sustainable schools. The focus will be on providing advice and guidance to authorities both on how to improve the energy efficiency of their existing school estate as well as on how to build greener new schools. The work will involve developing and disseminating examples of good practice from around Scotland and beyond through networking events and the development of an online 'green portal'. | |
No. | Area | Commitment | Timing | Status | Comments | Links |
130 | Policy Development | UK Adaptation Policy Framework | Phase I complete Spring /Summer 2006 Phase II to be published Spring 2008 | Discontinued Spring 2008 | The phase I consultation on an Adaptation Policy Framework closed in 31 January 2006. Phase II has been delayed to incorporate the developments in UK Government adaptation policy stemming from the passage of the UK Climate Change Bill , which is due to be passed in 2008. The content of the Adaptation Policy Framework, following the incorporation of new UK Government policy direction, now has no direct bearing on Scottish Government policy. We are, therefore, exploring alternative arrangements for a collaborative approach on the issues of adaptation across the four Administrations | http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/uk/adapt/policyframe.htm |
131 | Climate Scenarios | UK Climate Change Scenarios workshop | May 2006 | Completed | Workshop held 15 May 2006. | |
132 | Climate Scenarios | Dissemination and application of new climate change scenarios | Post 2008 | Ongoing | UK Scenarios on course for publication late 2008 | |
133 | Policy Development | Publication of "A Handbook of Climate Change Trends Across Scotland " | May 2006 | Completed | Published 15 May 2006 | http://www.sniffer.org.uk/exe/download.asp?sniffer_outputs/CC03_1.pdf |
134 | Flood risk management | Consultation on Sustainable Flood Management ( SFM) | Early 2006 | Ongoing | Delayed to allow for detailed pilot study (carried out in late 2005) and to develop a Strategic Environmental Assessment before going to consultation. Consultation on SFM incorporated into wider consultation on the Flooding Bill. Consultation period 13 February 2008 until 23 April 2008. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/02/13095729/0 |
135 | Flood risk management | Report of Flooding Issues Advisory Committee ( FIAC) | Early 2007 | Completed | Final report published 20 September 2007. | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Water/Flooding/advisory-groups/fiac/Papers |
136 | Flood risk management | Publication of guidance on the future of flood risk management in Scotland | 2008/09 | In preparation | Will follow consultation / Flooding Bill. | |
137 | Flood risk management | (N) European network of flooding research | Ongoing | Ongoing | The inventory and analysis of European research needs on flood risk management was published on 13 March 2008. | Press release: http://www.crue-eranet.net/press_release.html http://www.crue-eranet.net/partner_area/documents/D5_Main_Report.pdf |
138 | Forestry | Publish new guidance on Seed Sources for Planting Native Trees and Shrubs | By end 2006 | Completed | Published October 2006 | http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-6uue3l |
139 | Forestry | Publication of Climate Change Action Plan for Scottish Forestry (also in Agriculture, Forestry, Land use route map) | By end 2007 | Ongoing | See section 59 A key action flowing from the Scottish Forestry Strategy. Launched for public consultation on 11 March 2008. | http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-7bqlg8 |
140 | Marine | Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership: design and launch of website | May 2006 | Completed | Website launched May 2006 | http://www.mccip.org.uk/ |
141 | Marine | (N) Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership ( MCCIP): annual report | Annually | Completed (2007/8) | First report card launched 29 November 2006. Second report card (2007/2008) launched January 2008. | http://www.mccip.org.uk/briefingsARC.html |
142 | Marine | MCCIP: review of the progress of the partnership | In 2007 | Not yet begun | Business plan review to take place in 2008. Partnership decides timing of this, not Scottish Government. | |
143 | Marine | MCCIP: delivery of the aims and objectives of the partnership | By 2010 | Ongoing | MCCIP website gives more details of the aims and objectives of the partnership. | http://www.mccip.org.uk/ |
144 | Research | Establish website presence to disseminate climate change research findings | June 2006 | Completed | The Scottish Government has played a significant role in the establishment of the Scottish Climate Change Impacts Partnership to support stakeholders in developing their adaptation response. The Partnership's website was recently launched and offers free access to the best quality data on climate trends and their impacts in Scotland. | www.sccip.org.uk |
145 | Research | Workshop for Scottish partners to disseminate outputs from specific research projects on risks of climate change to the private sector in Scotland | Autumn/Winter 2006 | Ongoing | The Scottish Government is working in partnership with SNIFFER and UK Climate Impacts Programme ( UKCIP) to consider options, including a potential workshop, to ensure effective engagement with the private sector in Scotland in identifying and responding to the impacts of climate change. The potential workshop was delayed due to limited availability of activity champion at UKCIP. The Scottish Government has, however, been pursuing alternative methods of engaging with the private sector on climate change adaptation. This includes consultation on the proposed Scottish Climate Change Bill through events such as four consultation events with key groups of stakeholders. This includes non-governmental organisations, business and industry, the public sector, and academic / research organisations. | |
146 | Roads | Publication of Phase 2 of the Scottish Road Network Landslides Study | Spring 2007 | Due for completion Summer 2008 | The first part of the Scottish Road Network Landslides Study was published in 2005 and identified obvious landslide hazard areas on the Scottish road network. It also proposed a framework for carrying out a more detailed review of hazard areas. Phase 2 of the Study is currently undertaking this review and will also identify potential mitigation/management measures. Phase 2 is expected to be completed by Summer 2008. | Details of the 1 st phase of the Landslide study are available at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/07/08131738/17395 |
147 | Roads | Scottish Road Network Climate Change Study | Summer 2005 | Ongoing | The Scottish Road Network Climate Change Study (2005) was a desktop analysis of the potential trends in climate change in Scotland and the implications of these changes on the operation and management of the road networks. Coming out of the Climate Change Study, Transport Scotland has identified a range of actions that it will be implementing to improve the resilience of the Scottish trunk road network to any long-term changes in climatic conditions. Several of these actions have already been progressed, with changes made to drainage design parameters, construction contractual terms and trunk road inspection procedures. | Details of the Scottish Road Network Climate Change Study are available at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/07/08131510/15117 |
148 | Policy Development | New Scottish Climate Change Impact Programme ( SCCIP) Programme of Activities | Annually | Ongoing | Scotland's Climate Change Impacts Partnership ( SCCIP) workplan for 08/09 has been developed and agreed. | |
Scotland's Climate Change Programme has no mainstreaming route map. These commitments are taken from chapter 7, Moving Forward.
No. | Area | Commitment | Timing | Status | Comments | Links |
149 | Communications | Publish summary version of Scotland's Climate Change Programme | March 2006 | Completed | Published 30 March 2006 | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/03/30091112/0 |
150 | Communications | Work more closely with stakeholders | Summer 2007 | Ongoing | Working closely with stakeholders is recognised as key to delivering our climate change ambitions. Scottish Government internal mainstreaming is supported by the Senior Managers Delivery Group. Local Authority Climate Change Declarations support has included development of on-line resources, Scottish Environment LINK and NGO's engagement included Greener Scotland workshop on communications and marketing for climate change behaviour, Business through Business Delivery Group and Business in Parliament event; launch of on-line education material, and the public sustainable development/ Greener campaign: It's Our Future | http://www.sustainable-scotland.net/climatechange/ http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/06/29110426 http://www.itsourfuture.co.uk/ourfuture/202.40.43.html |
151 | Communications | To deliver climate change message as widely as possible including individuals, households, businesses, community groups and the voluntary sector | July 2007 | Ongoing | Continued It's our Future activity - including public engagement at summer events - Launch of new Greener campaign pledges, including bill boards, website, video viral, PR activity and partnership action through with Scotsman Newspaper - ongoing since Jan 2008. - Promotion of new climate change business group.
- Announced new Community focused Climate Challenge Fund.
- Conference, seminar and workshop engagements on various aspects of climate change policy, science and action.
- Scottish Climate Change Impacts Partnership ( SCCIP) website launch - including information and adaptation tools
- Support embedding climate change messages within other portfolio communications activity.
- Development towards new Scottish Government Climate Change intranet and internet provision
| http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/01/09091418 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/06/29110426 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/01/01113352 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/11/08100728 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/03/27123807 |
152 | Communications | To embed climate change messages into future learning and education | July 2007 | Ongoing | Learning and Teaching Scotland are working towards ensuring that sustainable development education is a cross - curricular theme within Curriculum for Excellence. This work also links with the work on International Education and Citizenship education. In September 2007, Learning and Teaching Scotland with support from Scottish Government launched a Climate Change resource on their website which aims to encourage senior pupils to investigate, communicate and act to tackle climate change. | http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sustainabledevelopment/climatechange/index.asp |
153 | Improving skills | Establish an analysts' network | Autumn 2006 | Completed | First meeting held on 11th December 2006. The network is working towards establishing a carbon balance sheet approach to carbon proofing new policies. Currently compiling resources into a web-based resource to support the analysts' network. | |
154 | Improving skills | Provide climate change training for policy makers | End of 2007 | In preparation | Conducted staff benchmark surveys and developing a toolkit of resources. Extra time is being taken to fully integrate climate change mainstreaming work with sustainable development mainstreaming and staff training. | |
155 | Policy development | Consider Strategic Environmental Assessment ( SEA) process and help strengthen guidance if necessary | Ongoing | Ongoing | Exploring scope for turning lessons learned through steps to conduct a voluntary SEA of the SCCP into improved guidance on how to take account of climate change in SEA for inclusion within the SEA Toolkit. | |
156 | Policy development | Be an active player in taking forward the Montreal Declaration | Ongoing | Ongoing | Participated in The Climate Group events for politicians and senior officials coinciding with the 13th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ( UNFCCC) in Bali in December 2007. A Scottish case study was published in the Climate Group publication, "Low Carbon Leader: States and Regions" | http://theclimategroup.org/assets/Low_Carbon_Leader.States_and_Regions.pdf |
157 | Policy Development | Consider mechanisms and timing for independent audit of Scotland's Climate Change Programme. | 2008 | Not yet begun | Will need to be informed by new UK climate change legislation and direction of new Scottish administration. | |
158 | Policy development | Feasibility Study to examine the case for using social economy models to establish offsetting in Scotland | 31 March 2007 | Ongoing | Communities Scotland and Scottish Enterprise Glasgow funded the Wise Group to undertake a small feasibility study for offsetting in Scotland via the social economy. | |
159 | Reporting | Publish and report on sustainability indicators | March 2006 | Completed | Indicators published July 2006, reporting online from March 2007 | http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/progress/index.htm |
160 | Reporting | Report annually to Cabinet and Parliament | Annually | Completed | This is the second annual report. | |
161 | Reporting | Monitor progress against Scottish Share and Target | During 2008 | Superseded | In the 2007 Spending Review the Scottish Government committed to assessing the carbon impact of policy options during the appraisal process and to develop a new carbon assessment tool which will be applied to all Government spending in Scotland. Work is ongoing in these areas to identify the carbon impact of mitigation policies. | |