Inquiry launched into the transition to net zero in Grangemouth

The inquiry by the Economy and Fair Work Committee will aim to identify if we have the right skills in the right place to support this transition and what this will mean for people and their jobs both now and in the future.

Scotland has a target of net-zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. The inquiry will focus on the Grangemouth area, looking at what needs to happen to support, incentivise and de-risk a just transition. It will also look at how the transition can happen in a way that spreads benefits regionally for companies and individuals

Claire Baker MSP, Convener of the Economy and Fair Work Committee said:

“We know that after transport, industry is the second highest carbon emitting sector in Scotland. To meet our ambitious environmental targets, we have to have a pragmatic and achievable plan for how we will help key industries move towards that target.

“Our inquiry wants to look at the barriers and opportunities in achieving this goal for the Grangemouth area. Planning, skills, economic benefits and what learning can be passed onto other sectors will all be a key focus of our inquiry.”

This Committee is seeking views on the following issues:

• What planning and engagement has started for the transition to net zero;
• What are economic and employment benefits of a net zero transition;
• The skills that we’ll need to support the transition over the next two decades
• How can we measure the transition and ensure it is ‘just’;
• How can we ensure the learning from the Grangemouth transition supports the wider transition across Scottish industry.