Transport Scotland

Transport Scotland, a UK-based "Other land transportation services" provider, reported approximately 5,570,000 kg CO2e in total greenhouse gas emissions for 2023. This includes about 43,690 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (stationary combustion), approximately 5,257 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and about 269,560 kg CO2e from Scope 3 sources, notably business travel (178,580 kg CO2e), employee commute (90,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (980 kg CO2e).

In 2022, Transport Scotland's total emissions were approximately 5,795,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 130,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 5,480 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 around 183,680 kg CO2e (including business travel at 33,900 kg CO2e, employee commute at 146,000 kg CO2e, and waste generated in operations at 4,680 kg CO2e).

The company also disclosed historical total emissions of approximately 22,222,000 kg CO2e in 2016, approximately 1,400,560 kg CO2e in 2017, about 1,226,580 kg CO2e in 2018, about 1,070,380 kg CO2e in 2019, and approximately 975,852 kg CO2e in 2020. Data for 2021 was not fully disclosed regarding specific emission scopes but reported waste generation of 4,307 tonnes.

Transport Scotland is committed to significant climate action, aligning with broader governmental targets. The Scottish Government declared a climate emergency in 2019, targeting net-zero emissions by 2045. Furthermore, under the Climate Change (Emissions Reductions Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019, there is a national target to reduce emissions by at least 75% below 1990/1995 baseline levels by 2030. The Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment) Order 2019 also established a legally binding UK-wide target of a 100% reduction (net-zero) in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, compared to 1990 levels.