Economy and Fair Work Committee
Inquiry - Just Transition for the North East and Moray
Overview
Scotland's economy and the skills and industries that drive economic growth both now and in the future are a key part of the Committee’s remit.
There is currently a target of 2045 for Scotland to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero.
Industry is the second highest carbon emitting sector in Scotland after transport and the Scottish Government aims to reduce emissions by around a third by 2030.
Committee inquiry
The Committee agreed to hold an inquiry into a Just Transition to net zero for the North East and Moray.
The Committee wants to look at how we can support, incentivise and de-risk this transition in a way that benefits both companies and individuals.
Remit
Crucial to the future of this area is having enough jobs to sustain employment levels, and that workers have the skills to take up those roles. The Committee want to hear from those in the area on what support is needed to achieve this.
The Scottish Government set up The Just Transition Fund to “accelerate the development of a transformed and decarbonised economy in the North East and Moray.” The Committee want to know if this fund is achieving that stated aim.
The Committee also wants to know how well placed and supported Scottish businesses are to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the transition.
Your views
As part of the inquiry, the Committee undertook a call for views which closed on 26 September 2023. Evidence sessions are scheduled to start in November 2023.
Additional written evidence from Crown Estate Scotland (157KB, pdf) posted 14 December 2023
Additional written evidence from Scottish Renewables (200KB, pdf) posted 18 December 2023
Additional written evidence from SSE Group (161KB, pdf) posted 19 December 2023
Additional written evidence from Scottish National Investment Bank (90KB, pdf) posted 29 February 2024
Additional written evidence from Skills Development Scotland received after the Committee's report was agreed (118KB, pdf) posted 18 March 2024
Inquiry report
The Committee published its report on 25 March 2024. A copy of the report can be found below.