Transport Scotland

Transport Scotland, an "Other land transportation services" provider based in GB, reported approximately 5,570,000 kg CO2e in total emissions for 2023. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 43,690 kg CO2e from stationary combustion, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,257 kg CO2e from purchased electricity, and Scope 3 emissions of around 178,580 kg CO2e from business travel, 90,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, and 980 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations.

Looking back, Transport Scotland's total emissions for 2022 were approximately 5,795,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 from stationary combustion at about 130,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 from purchased electricity at roughly 5,480 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 including around 33,900 kg CO2e from business travel, 146,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, and 4,680 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. In 2016, total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 22,222,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 265,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 stationary combustion, 20,137,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 purchased electricity, and Scope 3 emissions including 344,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 5,150 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations.

Transport Scotland is committed to significant climate action. The organisation's targets are influenced by broader governmental commitments. The Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment) Order 2019 sets a legally binding target of a 100% reduction, or net-zero, in UK Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. Additionally, under the Climate Change (Emissions Reductions Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019, there is a national target to achieve at least a 75% reduction in emissions by 2030, against the 1990/1995 baseline period. The Scottish Government declared a climate emergency in 2019, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045.