Advising on a net‑zero economy that is fair for all

The Just Transition Commission provides independent scrutiny and advice on how to put justice at the heart of climate action in Scotland

The Commission

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Letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Just Transition

The Co-Chairs have written to the Cabinet Secretary regarding the revised Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan.

Report

Time to Deliver: Annual Report 2023

The Commission have published their Annual Report for 2023, for full details click on the button below.

Report

On fairness and a low carbon economy: a statement

The Commission released this statement within the Time to Deliver: Annual Report 2023. In light of recent public debate and political announcements regarding questions of fairness and the approach to Net Zero, the Commission agreed the following statement:

Statement

A Just Transition for Grangemouth - Public Event

Open call for workers to share views on the future of Grangemouth

COP 28: The irresistible rise of the just transition

Just Transition

Statement on proposed closure of Grangemouth refinery

Jobs and Workers

Taking inspiration on decarbonisation from the built environment

A transition “made in Scotland”

Building an accessible future

Just transition to net zero requires decisive action by Scottish Government

Satwat Rehman and Professor Dave Reay write in The Scotsman

Just Transition

Press release: “Significant” action needed to put Scotland on track for a just transition

Satwat Rehman and Dave Reay Appointed as Co-Chairs of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission

New Just Transition Commission co-chair Satwat Rehman on a visit to Queens Quay district heating network, Clydebank.

Briefing | 15 Sep 2023

Scotland's Retrofit Workforce

Briefing | 13 Sep 2023

Communicating Change

Land Use and Agriculture

Briefing | 11 Sep 2023

Can We Reduce Car Use Fairly?

Opinion article: We need a construction industry reboot to achieve a just transition for Scotland’s buildings

Built Environment and Construction

Letter | 11 Sep 2023

IPCC chair Jim Skea steps down from Just Transition Commission - Letter of Resignation