Climate Change Plan: monitoring reports 2022

Chapter 3: Transport

Part A - Overview of sector

The 2019 annual emissions envelope published in the 2018 Climate Change Plan^[7] for this sector was for 12.6 MtCO₂e, whereas the outturn emission statistics for this year (published in June 2021) show a position of 14.0 MtCO₂e. On the basis of comparing these figures, the sector was outside its envelope in 2019.

The updated Plan sets out the following policy outcomes for this sector, the indicators for which are summarised below:

To address our overreliance on cars, we will reduce car kilometres by 20% by 2030	On Track	Off Track	Too Early to Say
% reduction in car kilometres	x

We will phase out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030	On Track	Off Track	Too Early to Say
% of new car registrations that are ULEV	x
% of new van registrations that are ULEV	x

To reduce emissions in the freight sector, we will work with the industry to understand the most efficient methods and remove the need for new petrol and diesel heavy vehicles by 2035	On Track	Off Track	Too Early to Say
% of new HGV registrations that are ULEV	x

We will work with the newly formed Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce, comprised of leaders from the bus, energy and finance sectors, to ensure that the majority of new buses purchased from 2024 are zero-emission, and to bring this date forward if possible.	On Track	Off Track	Too Early to Say
% of new bus registrations that are ULEV	x

We will work to decarbonise scheduled flights within Scotland by 2040.	On Track	Off Track	Too Early to Say
% reduction in emissions from scheduled flights within Scotland			x

Proportion of ferries in Scottish Government ownership which are low emission has increased to 30% by 2032	On Track	Off Track	Too Early to Say
% of ferries that are low emissions	x

By 2032 low emission solutions have been widely adopted at Scottish ports

There are no indicators for this policy outcome. More information is provided in Part C.

Scotland’s passenger rail services will be decarbonised by 2035.	On Track	Off Track	Too Early to Say
% of single track kilometres electrified	x
% of train kilometres powered by alternative traction			x

Just transition and cross economy impacts

We wish to understand and report on the broader just transition and cross-economy impacts of our emissions-reduction activities in addition to these sector specific policy outcomes and indicators. To do this, we use data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS): Low Carbon Renewable Energy Economy (LCREE) publication. The LCREE is based on survey data of businesses which perform economic activities that deliver goods and services that are likely to help generate lower emissions of greenhouse gases, for example low carbon electricity, low emission vehicles and low carbon services.

The LCREE indicator is narrowly defined and, while useful within its limited scope, does not give us the full picture of the impacts on workforce, employers and communities and progress towards a just transition.

This year we have also included ONS experimental statistics that look at green activity in the economy. These stats reflect green activities in both LCREE and non-LCREE sectors.

Over the next few years we will work to develop a meaningful set of success outcomes and indicators aimed at tracking the impacts of our policies on a just transition to net zero.

Sector commentary on progress

Transport remains Scotland’s largest sectoral emitter, with cars accounting for 38% of all transport emissions. The comprehensive package of transport policies in the CCPu, reported on in part C below, show the delivery progress being made despite the disruption to programmes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The policy outcome to reduce car kilometres by 20% by 2030 recognises the need to address our over-reliance on cars and to reverse the steady rise in single occupancy car use seen over the past decade. The challenge of this transition is significant, requiring widespread societal change and a substantial shift in travel behaviour. A draft route map, published in January this year, provides the initial framework of measures identified as required to deliver this commitment. The route map is framed around four behaviours and list the range of interventions that will support people to reduce the need to travel by using online options where appropriate; choose a more local destination; switch modes; or combine or share car trips is car remains the only feasible option.

Modal shift to active travel and public transport is one of the four sustainable travel behaviours outlined in the route map and also key to supporting a just transition to net zero. The Bus Partnership Fund launched in November 2020 and up to £25.8m has been awarded to 11 Bus Partnerships involving 28 local authorities across Scotland to deliver bus priority on local roads. At the beginning of this year, the Young Person’s Free Bus Travel Scheme went live, providing free bus travel for young people under the age of 22 and potentially benefitting up to around 930,000 young people across Scotland. These initiatives, together with a record level of increased investment in active travel of at least £320 million by 2024-25 or 10% of the total transport budget, will encourage a transition away from car use to more sustainable travel.

Registrations of new Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) cars, vans and buses continue to show year on year progress. The ChargePlace Scotland network continues to grow and to date there are over 2200 charging points across the network. On 26 January we announced a new public electric vehicle charge point network vision as well as a new £60m fund that aims to double the size of the public charging network over the next few years.

Significant investment has also been made in decarbonising the bus fleet: The first phase of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund resulted in awards offered summing to £62 million to support bus operators acquire 276 new, zero-emission buses and associated charging infrastructure. Combined with previous funding rounds, the Scottish Government has now supported a total of 548 zero emission buses, of which 344 have been, or are being, built in Scotland, supporting green jobs. At each funding round, the subsidy per bus has decreased and the scale of bids from operators has increased, demonstrating progress towards a self-sustaining market.

In July 2020, we published the Rail Services Decarbonisation Plan which focusses on decarbonising transport through modal shift for passengers and freight. In the Green Party Co-operation Agreement, we committed during this parliamentary session, to invest over £5 billion in maintaining, improving and decarbonising Scotland’s rail network. Work by Transport Scotland, Network Rail and industry partners continues to progress well to deliver the key outcomes of the Rail Decarbonisation Plan to make the traction elements of Scotland’s railway carbon free by 2035.

In the context of aviation, we are working with Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd and the aviation industry to bring trials of cutting-edge zero and low emission aircraft to Scotland and are working to decarbonise scheduled flights within Scotland by 2040. A sustainable aviation test environment was created at Kirkwall Airport and a demonstration of a hybrid-electric aircraft took place in August 2021.

Developments in monitoring arrangements since last report

Policy Outcome 8:

The measurement of ‘% of single track kilometres electrified’ has been updated to record all decarbonisation through overhead electrification, including battery electric trains operating under intermittent overhead electrification, as this is emerging as a likely option for decarbonising some routes on the network.

‘% of trains powered by alternative traction’ has been updated to ‘% of train kilometres powered by alternative traction’. This adjustment will provide a more meaningful indication of how decarbonisation relates to rail activity.

Part B - Progress to Policy Outcome Indicators

Policy Outcome:

Cross-sectoral social and economic indicator

Indicator

FTE employment in Low Carbon Renewable Energy Economy

On-Track Assessment (Milestone/Targets)

Year-to-year change

Most Recent Data: 2020

Data Source(s): Office of National Statistics: Low Carbon Renewable Energy Economy (LCREE), Time spent of Green Tasks

Assessment: Too early to Say

• In 2020, the Scottish low carbon renewable energy (LCREE) sectors were estimated to directly provide 20,500 jobs, down from 21,700 in 2019 and from a high of 24,000 in 2016.
• The estimates of LCREE are based on a relatively small sample of businesses and hence are subject to wide confidence intervals. LCREE employment in Scotland in 2020 is similar to previous years and the difference is not statistically higher or lower than any previous year.

Transport graph 1

Source: Scottish Government presentation of ONS stats

• The ONS also released experimental statistics on a wider perspective of green activity in the economy with their time spent on green tasks release. These stats reflect green activities in both LCREE and non-LCREE sectors.
• This release showed that in 2019 Scotland achieved an all-time high of hours spent on green tasks and proportion of workers doing green tasks, including workers who spend more than 20% of their time on green tasks.
• The proportion of workers doing green tasks in Scotland was 36% in 2019, up from 23.8% in 2004. Workers who have spent more than 20% of their time doing green tasks was 14%, up from 9% in 2004.
• The proportion of overall hours spend doing green tasks in Scotland was 7%, up from 4.9% in 2004.

Transport graph 2

Source: Scottish Government presentation of ONS stats

Policy Outcome

1

Indicator

% reduction in car kilometres

On-Track Assessment (Milestones/ Targets)

Progress to target [20% reduction by 2030]^[8]

Most recent data: -26.3% 2020-21

Data source(s): Scottish Transport Statistics 2021

Assessment: On track

Commentary:

Car traffic fell significantly over the period, however this was due to pandemic-related restrictions and changes in travel behaviour. Traffic numbers are expected to increase during 2022 as COVID-19 restrictions further relax across the country and a return to work and other previously restricted activities occurs. Nonetheless, it is expected, and building on the momentum shown during the pandemic, that digital connectivity will continue to enable people to work and connect with others remotely. Given a working from home element is, however, likely to remain in place during 2022, traffic levels are expected to increase to around 95% of those seen pre-pandemic. Traffic is then expected to further increase over the next 2-3 years before interventions to deliver reductions in car traffic really start to make an impact.

Traffic levels are therefore expected to reach those recorded pre-pandemic during the short-term period. Notwithstanding this, the measures introduced in the early years of the route map, should increase people’s capability, opportunity and motivation to choose one of the four sustainable travel behaviours (reduce the need to travel by using online options where appropriate; choose a more local destination; switch modes; or combine or share car trips is car remains the only feasible option) in order to reduce their car use.. Our national engagement on car use reduction will engage people in understanding the need to reduce our national level car-use; the alternative behaviours that people can choose and the interventions in place to help; and the benefits, including to health, wellbeing and community regeneration, that can result from reduced levels of cars on our roads. Our messaging and engagement, in conjunction with early interventions such as free bus travel for under-22s and Low Emission Zones (LEZ) will help set and support the foundation for achieving the longer-term goal to reduce car kilometres by 20%, by 2030.

Reduction in traffic levels is expected to occur post-2025, on the assumption that demand management measures are designed, approved and implemented in the intervening period. These will be supported by further enhancements to digital connectivity, increased emphasis on the importance of reducing unnecessary travel, and a supportive approach to flexible and local working.

Transport graph 3

Policy Outcome

2

Indicator

% of new car registrations that are ULEV

On-Track Assessment (Milestones/ Targets)

Year-to-year change

Most recent data: 11.4% (Year to Q3 2021)

Data source(s): DVLA/ Department for Transport (DfT)

Assessment: On track

Commentary:

ULEVs accounted for 11.4% of new car registrations in the 12 months to September 2021. This is an increase from 6.0% in the previous twelve-month period.

In Q3 2021 alone, ULEVs accounted for 12.5% of new car registrations. The number of new ULEV car registrations in Scotland has increased every year since records began in 2010. Over the past year, the number of ULEV cars registered for the first time in Scotland increased by 116% compared to the previous year.

The minimum viable pathway shows the minimum rate of ULEV car registrations that is considered to be required each year in order to remain on-track for achieving this policy outcome. As of Q3 2021, the rate of ULEV car registrations is greater than the minimum viable rate for 2021, therefore progress towards this policy outcome is currently considered to be on-track. This pathway may be reviewed and refined in future years.

Transport graph 4

Policy Outcome

2

Indicator

% of new van registrations that are ULEV

On-Track Assessment (Milestones/ Targets)

Year-to-year change

Most recent data: 1.8% (Year to Q3 2021)

Data source(s): DfT Vehicle Licensing Statistics

Assessment: On track

Commentary:

ULEVs accounted for 1.8% of new van registrations in the 12 months to September 2021. This is an increase from 1.5% in the previous twelve-month period.

In Q3 2021 alone, ULEVs accounted for 2.8% of new van registrations. The number of new ULEV van registrations in Scotland has been increasing gradually since 2010. Although ULEV vans currently represent a small proportion of all new van registrations, the number of new ULEV vans registered in Scotland has increased by 55% over the past year.

The minimum viable pathway shows the minimum rate of ULEV van registrations that is considered to be required each year in order to remain on-track for achieving this policy outcome. As of Q3 2021, the rate of ULEV van registrations is in line with the minimum viable rate for 2021, therefore progress towards this policy outcome is currently considered to be on-track. This pathway may be reviewed and refined in future year.

Transport graph 5

Policy Outcome

3

Indicator

% of new HGV registrations that are ULEV

On-Track Assessment (Milestones/ Targets)

Year-to-year change

Most recent data: 0%

Data source(s): DVLA/DfT

Assessment: On track

Commentary:

There were a very small number of ULEV HGV registrations in the year to Q3 2021. This is to be expected given the rate at which technology has developed to date.

The market for low and zero-emission HGVs is relatively young, with a number of vehicle models in various stages of development and testing and only a few short range models currently being produced for sale in limited quantities. Advice provided to the Committee on Climate Change^[9] suggests that zero-emission HGVs will not become more widely available for purchase until 2025 at the earliest. There is considerable uncertainty in the expected roll-out of zero-emission HGVs, with estimates ranging from around 10% of new sales in 2030 up to around 50% of new sales in the most ambitious scenario, depending on the mix of fuel types and levels of financial support.

Over the coming year, The Zero Emission Truck Taskforce, which has been developed with industry leaders, will meet regularly to develop a pathway and actions to zero emission heavy goods vehicles in Scotland. Given that zero emission HGVs are not expected to be widely available until 2025, progress towards this outcome is currently considered to be on-track.

Policy Outcome

4

Indicator

% of new bus registrations that are ULEV

On-Track Assessment (Milestones/ Targets)

Year-to-year change

Most recent data: 13% (Year to Q3 2021)

Data source(s): DVLA/DfT

Assessment: On track

Commentary:

ULEVs accounted for 13% of new bus registrations in the 12 months to September 2021. This is an increase from 1.9% in the previous twelve-month period.

In Q3 2021 alone, ULEVs accounted for 22% of new bus registrations. The number of new ULEV buses has increased considerably in the past year, with 65% of all ULEV bus registrations to date having taken place in the 12 months to Q3 2021. As of March 2021, around 1% of all buses operating on local services were zero emission.

The first phase of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund resulted in awards offered summing to £62 million to support bus operators acquire 276 new, zero-emission buses and associated charging infrastructure. Combined with previous funding rounds, the Scottish Government has now supported a total of 548 zero emission buses, of which 344 have been, or are being, built in Scotland, supporting green jobs. At each funding round, the subsidy per bus has decreased and the scale of bids from operators has increased, demonstrating progress towards a self-sustaining market.

The minimum viable pathway shows the minimum rate of ULEV bus registrations that is considered to be required each year in order to remain on-track for achieving this policy outcome. As of Q3 2021, the rate of ULEV bus registrations is above the minimum viable rate for 2021, therefore progress towards this policy outcome is currently considered to be on-track. This pathway may be reviewed and refined in future years.

Transport graph 6

Policy Outcome

5

Indicator

% reduction in emissions from scheduled flights within Scotland

On-Track Assessment (Milestones/ Targets)

Year-to-year change

Most recent data: -45% (2019 – 2021)

Data source(s): Highland and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL)

Assessment: Too early to say

Commentary:

Emissions from scheduled flights within Scotland fell significantly over the period, however this was due to fewer flights taking place due to pandemic-related restrictions and changes in travel behaviour during 2021. The number of flights and associated emissions are expected to increase during 2022 as COVID-19 restrictions further relax across the country and a return to work and other previously restricted activities occurs.

To maintain connectivity within the Highlands and Islands of Scotland whilst reducing emissions requires either the use of new types of aircraft (such as hydrogen or fully electric), or the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

While good progress has been made on the development of fully-electric, hybrid and hydrogen powered aircraft, these are not currently at a stage where they can be used on commercial passenger flights within Scotland, and it is expected to be a number of years before they reach that stage. Industry knowledge suggests that smaller, hydrogen aircraft will enter into service by 2030 at the earliest.

Similarly, the UK does not currently produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and while this can be sourced from other countries the cost difference means that it is not a commercially viable alternative.

Given the early stage of development for future technologies which will allow the decarbonisation of scheduled flights within Scotland, this indicator is currently assessed as ‘too early to say’.

Policy Outcome

6

Indicator

% of ferries that are low emissions

On-Track Assessment (Milestones/ Targets)

Progress to target [30% by 2032]

Most recent data: 8% of the current Scottish Government Fleet consists of low emission vessels.

Data source(s): Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) & Transport Scotland

Assessment: On track

Commentary:

The long-term investment plan for vessels and ports to be completed in 2022 as part of the Island Connectivity Plan will set out how we aim to "improve resilience, reliability, capacity, and accessibility, increase standardisation, and reduce emissions".

The recently announced Small Vessel Replacement Programme, will increase the number of low emission vessels within the Scottish Government's ferry fleet. Utilising the experience and knowledge gained by CMAL and CalMac from their operation of three diesel electric hybrid vessels currently in service which were world-leading when launched. The programme will deliver vessels that utilise the latest proven battery and on shore charging technologies.

The expected share of low emissions ferries in each year is set out below. As the share of low emission vessels at the end of 2021 was in line with the expected share for 2021, progress is currently considered to be on-track.

Expected share of vessels in Scottish Government fleet that are low/zero emission: 2018 – 2032:

2018 - 8%

2019 - 8%

2020 - 8%

2021 - 8%

2022 - 10%

2023 - 13%

2024 - 15%

2025 - 18%

2026 - 21%

2027 - 23%

2028 - 26%

2029 - 28%

2030 - 31%

2031 - 33%

2032 - 33%

Policy Outcome

8

Indicator

% of single track kilometres electrified

On-Track Assessment (Milestones/ Targets)

Progress to target [70% by 2034]

Most recent data: In July 2020 Network Rail advised that 40.7% of single track kilometres on Scotland’s rail network were electrified.

Data source(s): Network Rail Scotland Route

Assessment: On track

Commentary: Since using battery electric trains operating under intermittent overhead electrification is emerging as a likely option for decarbonising some routes on the network, this indicator has been altered so that it will record all decarbonisation through overhead electrification.

No electrification project has been completed since the most recent data was sought and therefore the proportion of the network able to support electric traction is unchanged since the previous monitoring report.

Year by year changes are unpredictable since whole lines effectively become electrified upon completion of long term projects and therefore the indicator will undergo discrete increases rather than following a smooth continuous increase.

A first tranche of routes is envisaged to be newly electrified by 2027. There is an aspiration to electrify a second, larger set of routes by 2030, in line with the Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan and rolling stock replacement schedules, taking the estimated proportion of electric or battery electric train ready track to 71%. This ambitious trajectory is reflected in the chart below, which may be reviewed and refined in future years as projects are underway.

Transport graph 7

Policy Outcome

8

Indicator

% of train kilometres powered by alternative traction

On-Track Assessment (Milestones/ Targets)

Year to year change

Most recent data: 0%

Data source(s): n/a

Assessment: Too early to say

Commentary:

This indicator has been revised in two ways. Firstly, it excludes battery electric trains running under intermittent overhead electrification as they are now captured in the previous indicator. Secondly, it now covers train kilometres rather than number of trains to better reflect the decarbonisation impact.

It is envisaged that a small number of remote routes with low service frequency will be served by hydrogen trains or possibly battery trains relying on different charging methods. It is unlikely to be technically feasible to introduce such technologies until around 2030, largely coinciding with the expiration of most of the diesel rolling stock these technologies would replace.

The lines in question amount to around 17% of the overall track length on Scotland’s rail network, but given their infrequent use, these lines only generate around 5% of Scotland’s train kilometres. It is currently considered feasible to power 5% of train kilometres through alternative traction by 2030.

Part C - Information on implementation of individual policies

Policy

If the health pandemic has moved to a phase to allow more certainty on future transport trends and people’s behaviours – and work and lifestyle choices future forecasting – we will publish a route-map to meet the 20% reduction by 2030 in 2021.

Date announced

CCPu 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Route map published in draft 13 January 2022, along with public consultation launch and draft impact assessments.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Complete.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Public consultation closed 6 April 2022. A finalised route map will be published by the end of 2022.

Policy

Commit to exploring options around remote working, in connection with our work on 20-minute neighbourhoods and work local programme.

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Transport Scotland and Scottish Government have commissioned and published research through which we continue to explore options around remote options: one a socio-economic analysis of home working (published October 2021), and another on the emissions impact of home working (published August 2021).

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

No.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Trends on home and remote working remain uncertain in the context of the pandemic, but we will use the research to identify the scope for a more enduring shift toward local, near home and remote working.

Policy

COVID-19 has impacted on how we work. We launched a Work Local Challenge to drive innovation in work place choices and remote working to support flexible working and our net zero objectives.

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Supported Construction Scotland Innovation Centre’s NearHome Project to develop an open source digital to tool kit for retrofitting existing building to create shared local work space using Scottish wood and wood-derived materials. Working with Scottish Futures Trust on Local Work Hub research identifying current provision and the market for flexible near home work space in Scotland. Working with the Scottish Government’s Digital Directorate, to explore the Digital Challenge innovation project looking at ‘How can tech help foster the development of informal networks when people are working at home or in Work Local hubs?’ through the internationally recognised CivTech programme.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Publication of research by Stantec to understand the economic, social, environmental, well-being and inclusivity impacts of a lasting shift to remote working.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

The latest phase of the NearHome Project completed at the end of March 2022, with the publication of a publically available open source digital design toolkit. Publication of Scottish Futures Trust Local Work Hub research at the end of March 2022. Conclusion of the current phase of the CivTech Digital Challenge innovation project.

Policy

We will work with the UK Government on options to review fuel duty proposals, in the context of the need to reduce demand for unsustainable travel and the potential for revenue generation.

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Scottish Ministers have written on several occasions to UK Government ministers requesting meaningful engagement on plans for structural reform of reserved motoring taxation, which the UK Government itself acknowledged is inevitable and required in their recent Net Zero Review. To date, the UK Government has been unwilling to set out its plans or a timescale for engagement.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

N/A

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Timeframes on engagement are at the discretion of the UK Government, who have so far been unwilling to discuss. However, Scottish Government ministers and officials will continue to press for meaningful dialogue.

Policy

We will work with local authorities to continue to ensure that their parking and local transport strategies have proper appreciation of climate change, as well as the impact on all road users, including public transport operators, disabled motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

Date announced

CCPu 2020- although continuation of work already underway

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Early policy development work underway on updating Local Transport Strategy (LTS) guidance.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Consultation on LTS guidance – summer 2022. Policy development and early engagement with stakeholders is underway to support this milestone being achieved.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

A consultation on the draft LTS guidance is expected to be held in summer 2022, with guidance published later in 2022.

Policy

To support the monitoring requirement for the National Transport Strategy set out in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, and to further our understanding of how and why people travel, we will develop a data strategy and invest in data.

Date announced

CCPu 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Data Maturity Assessment carried out with Transport Scotland staff. Currently analysing responses to inform resulting data strategy and action plan.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

N/A

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Data Strategy Working Group set up. Draft strategy for wider review in Autumn 2022.

Policy

Continue to support the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) programme to encourage behaviour change. Continue to support the provision of child and adult cycle training, and safety programmes including driver cycling awareness training through Bikeability.

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

SCSP has continued to be grant-funded, and proposals for an increased fund for 2022-23 are being considered as part of the budget process. Bikeability also continues to be grant-funded via Cycling Scotland.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Quarterly reports continue to be received from delivery partners.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Applications for 2022-2023 are now open.

Policy

We will grant fund CoMo UK to increase awareness of the role and benefits of shared transport and look at the barriers to uptake of car clubs

Date announced

PfG 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

CoMo UK has continued to be grant-funded, and proposals for an increased fund for 2022-23 are being considered as part of the budget process. Challenge during COVID period as government policy was at odds with car-share/car pool schemes.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Quarterly reports continue to be received from delivery partners.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Applications for 2022-2023 are now open.

Policy

Support transformational active travel projects with a £500 million investment, over five years, for active travel infrastructure, access to bikes and behaviour change schemes. Enabling the delivery of high quality, safe walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure alongside behaviour change, education and advocacy to encourage more people to choose active and sustainable travel. Support the use of E-bikes and adapted bikes through interest free loans, grants and trials

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

PfG of 2021 has committed that at least £320m or 10% of the total transport budget will be allocated to active travel by 2024-25.

Further the Scottish budget for 2022-23 has confirmed an increase of £34.5 million for active travel, bringing total budget to a record £150 million.

In preparation for this increasing budget, Transport Scotland has initiated a review of active travel delivery that will bring evidenced proposals for an alternative, holistic system for AT delivery, including recommendations on the delivery models needed.

Existing programmes including e bike loans and grants continue to be supported.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

AT milestones within the Cycling Action Plan has now been superseded by the active travel framework that gives indicators that grantees must meet when delivering AT initiatives.

CAPS will be replaced by a new cycling framework for active travel, setting out the strategic priorities for cycling for transport and the key actions that we will take forward in partnership to achieve our aims.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

The new cycling framework for Active Travel will be published in 2022 (date tbc).

The review of Active Travel delivery model will report in December 2022

Policy

We have re-purposed almost £39 million of active travel funding for the Spaces for People; this is enabling local authorities to put in place the temporary measures such as pop-up cycle lanes and widening walkways that are needed to allow people to physically distance during transition out of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

This fund closed in July 2020 to new applications. Whilst the temporary interventions can last only 18 months, many local authorities are looking to make these permanent – latest information shows at least 54% will become permanent.

Due to project cancellation and de-scoping, the final total for Spaces for People was £33 million.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

This programme is now closed and no further milestones are set – each local authority will assess individual projects to ensure appropriate road order is in place for each scheme after 18 months of the Temporary TRO in place.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Local authorities can now bid into the Places for Everyone programme to fund permanent AT initiatives where appropriate

Policy

Support increased access to bikes for all including the provision of public bike and e-bike share.

Date announced

2019-2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Free bikes for every child commitment – 10 pilot projects launched in August 2021; bike share and e-bike share schemes supported through grant funding (EST e-bike grant fund)

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

The independent mid-point evaluation has been completed and will be published in the coming weeks.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Pilots funded until August 2022, although expect a period of extension as evaluation due thereafter to inform full roll-out

Policy

Mobility as a Service and increased use of peer to peer car sharing which will help reduce the number journeys made by car. To do this we are harnessing innovation within our transport system through investing up to £2 million over three years to develop ‘Mobility as a Service’ (MaaS) in Scotland.

Date announced

PfG 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Five MaaS projects have now been awarded funding through the MaaS Investment Fund. In round one grants were awarded to HITRANS for “GO-HI”, Tactran for “Enable” and Dundee City Council for “GetGo Dundee”, and these pilots are now live. Round two awards were announced in 2021 to the University of St Andrews, SEStran and HITRANS.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

N/A

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Pilots are due to be completed by Winter 2023 followed by programme evaluation with a final report due in Winter 2024.

Policy

We will work to improve road safety, ensuring people feel safe with appropriate measures in place to enable that. We will publish Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030, following consultation on an ambitious and compelling long-term vision for road safety where there are zero fatalities or serious injuries on Scotland’s roads by 2050.

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030 published end February 2021 Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030 1^st annual Delivery Plan published end of September 2021

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

In 2020: 141 people killed (on target to 2030) 1,533 people seriously injured (on target to 2030) 6 children (aged 16<) killed (not on target to 2030) 144 children (aged 16<) seriously injured (on target to 2030)

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030 2^nd annual Delivery Plan will be published this year.

Policy

We are committed to taking forward policy consultation in advance of drafting supporting regulations and guidance to enable local authorities to implement workplace parking levy schemes that suit their local circumstances.

Date announced

2019-2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

The Workplace Parking Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2022 came into force on 4 March 2022.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Guidance will be published in the first half of 2022.

Guidance is being developed with the input of a technical working group.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Regulations in force: 4 March 2022 Guidance will be published: first half of 2022.

Policy

We will bring forward a step change in investment with over £500 million to improve bus priority infrastructure to tackle the impacts of congestion on bus services and raise bus usage. We will launch the Bus Partnership Fund in the coming months to support local authorities’ ambitions around tackling congestion.

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

The Bus Partnership Fund launched in November 2020 and up to £25.8m has been awarded to 11 Bus Partnerships involving 28 local authorities across Scotland to deliver bus priority on local roads. Funding awarded to date is for quick wins and appraisal work to support local transport authorities towards developing business cases which will detail how the investment will achieve strategic objectives.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

The outcome of appraisal work currently being undertaken by funded Partnerships will inform future milestones.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

5 years – FY 20/21 - FY 25/26

Policy

We remain committed to delivering a national concessionary travel scheme for free bus travel for under 19s, and have begun the necessary preparations including planning, research, legal review and due diligence.

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG & Budget 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

The Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme opened for applications on 10 January and came into operation on 31 January 2022. It could benefit up to 930,000 young people in addition to almost 60,000 who already receive free bus travel as part of the Older and Disabled Persons Scheme.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

In the run up to the scheme’s launch the overall public advice was to stay at home and avoid large groups. With restrictions now easing, we are now in a position to encourage all young people to apply.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

We have committed to undertake a review of the scheme following the first full year in operation.

Policy

We are also carrying out a review of discounts available on public transport to those under the age of 26 – due for completion end of December 2020 (with consultation planned on young people’s views on the impacts of COVID 19 and post lockdown measures on public transport usage and behaviour).

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

The Under 26s Concessionary Fares Review has been concluded and is being prepared for publication in early March 2022.

To ensure the review reflects the circumstances and events which continue to shape people’s lived experience of the transport system, we have sought to include engagement and consultation findings within the review. These have been gathered with the support of the Scottish Youth Parliament from discussions both before and during COVID-19.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Evidence and data from the under-22s free bus scheme can be used to inform the take up and demand for fare free public transport for young people.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

The U26s Review has not suggested a specific policy outcome. The upcoming Fair Fares Review covers next steps in addressing concessionary fares schemes in Scotland, however this work is not scheduled to be delivered until 2023.

Policy

Delivery of our first Active Freeways - segregated active travel routes on main travel corridors connecting communities and major trip attractors.

Date announced

CCPu 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

The 45 draft Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 (STPR2) recommendations, including the proposal for Active Freeways were published on the 20 January 2022 which started a 12 week consultation on the proposals and the accompanying impact assessments. Following closure of the consultation on the 15 April, any changes to the recommendations will be considered in light of the feedback received.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

The draft STPR2 Technical Report sets out the rationale and evidence behind the Active Freeways concept. The specific project level detail and further design development will commence in FY 2022/23 and will develop over the forthcoming years to allow implementation in FY 2025/2026.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

A STPR2 Delivery Plan will be published in late 2022, which will set out in more detail proposals for the prioritisation, programme, potential funding and work with delivery partners. This will include proposals around Active Freeways.

Outcome 2: We will phase out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030

Policy

We will consider and develop new financing and delivery models for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Scotland and working with the Scottish Future Trust to do so.

Date announced

Boosted 2019-2020 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

July 2021 joint report published by Transport Scotland and Scottish Futures Trust setting out opportunities for growing Scotland’s public electric vehicle charging network. 26 January 2022 statement in Parliament on draft vision for Scotland public charging network and announcing plans for new £60m programme to smooth commercial investment across Scotland.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

£30m of new funding programme aimed to be leveraged from commercial sector and doubling public charging provision from current baseline of approximately 2,800 over next 4 years

Timeframe and expected next steps?

New funding programme to be launched in Q1 2022/23.

Policy

We have invested over £30m to grow and develop the ChargePlace Scotland network which is now the 4th largest in the UK. We will continue to develop the capacity of the electric vehicle charging network.

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Investment in the ChargePlace Scotland network has now risen to over £50m, continuing to expand the network

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Number of chargepoints on the CPS network now exceeds 2200

Timeframe and expected next steps?

New EV funding programme to be launched in Q1 2022/23.

Policy

Our Low Carbon Transport Loan has provided over £80m of funding to date to support the switch to low carbon vehicles. We will continue to support the demand for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) through our Low Carbon Transport Loan scheme, which is now being expanded to include used electric vehicles.

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

We have now provided over £145m of funding to support individuals and businesses make the transition to new and used low carbon vehicles.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

N/A

Timeframe and expected next steps?

We are currently reviewing the loan criteria to allow a more targeted approach to the scheme and to ensure a more just transition across all communities across Scotland.

Policy

We will continue to promote the uptake of ULEVs in the taxi and private hire sector.

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Energy Saving Trust (EST) through annual funding from TS continue to provide support, guidance and access to appropriate financial schemes to taxi owners and operators across Scotland.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

N/A

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Annual workplan with EST is currently being reviewed with TS for proposed schemes for FY 22/23

Policy

Continue to promote the benefits of EVs to individuals and fleet operators (exact nature of promotion to be decided annually).

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

EST continue to provide support and guidance to the Arnold Clark Innovation Centre through providing material and signposting to financial support available through TS/EST, the centre is also used by EST to delivery targeted training to businesses to support EV uptake.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

N/A

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Annual workplan with EST is currently being reviewed with TS for proposed schemes for FY 22/23

Policy

We will work with public bodies to phase out the need for any new petrol and diesel light commercial vehicles by 2025.

Date announced

2019-2020 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Continued financial support to public bodies to support fleet decarbonisation. £10m of funding in 20/21.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Not currently available. Data collection exercise underway

Timeframe and expected next steps?

We will continue to support public bodies to decarbonise their fleets through provision of funding, support and intelligence

Policy

We will support the public sector to lead the way in transitioning to EVs, putting in place procurement practices that encourage EVs. In the Programme for Government we committed to work with public bodies to phase out the need for any new petrol and diesel light commercial vehicles by 2025.

Date announced

2019-2020 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Currently working with a number of local authorities to consider aggregated procurement approaches to deliver value for money.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

N/A

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Further support and likely pathfinders to support continued innovation in procurement and funding

Policy

Create the conditions to phase out the need for all new petrol and diesel vehicles in Scotland’s public sector fleet by 2030.

Date announced

New [2019-2020 PfG]

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Continued financial support to public bodies to support fleet decarbonisation. £10m of funding in 20/21.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

N/A

Timeframe and expected next steps?

We will continue to support public bodies to decarbonise their fleets through provision of funding, support and intelligence

Policy

We will continue to invest in innovation to support the development of ULEV technologies and their adoption.

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Continued to support innovation through a range of investments via Scottish Enterprise and directly to new facilities such as the LOCATE testing facility.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Each project has its own timeline to delivery which is being managed either monthly or quarterly.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

From 22/23 a new Transport Innovation Fund will combine such investments under a single vehicle.

Policy

Take forward the initiatives in respect of connected and autonomous vehicles set out in A CAV Roadmap for Scotland.

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Transport Scotland continue to work with our Project CAVForth partners to progress towards the commencement of the passenger trial service.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Transport Scotland has completed all of our commitments in advance of the trial. The commencement of the trial itself has been delayed as a result of various impacts caused by the pandemic and supply chain issues.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Trial is expected to commence in 2022 and Transport Scotland will continue to identify other opportunities to take forward the initiatives set out in the CAV Roadmap.

Policy

With local authorities and others, evaluate the scope for incentivising more rapid uptake of electric and ultra-low emission cars and vans.

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Currently working with Scottish Cities Alliance to consider approaches to ULEV incentivisation. Continue to invest in public EV infrastructure to support switch to zero emission vehicles,

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Demand for electric vehicles continues to grow – almost 20% of vehicles sales in December 2021 where electric. Number of public chargepoints now exceed 2100

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Continued support for EV infrastructure and provision of funding to EST to provide independent advice on EV purchase

Outcome 3: To reduce emissions in the freight sector, we will work with the industry to understand the most efficient methods and remove the need for new petrol and diesel heavy vehicles by 2035.

Policy

To support businesses we will establish a Zero Emission heavy duty vehicle programme and will invest in a new zero drivetrain testing facility in 2021.

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Heavy Duty Vehicle Programme was established and run in conjunction with Scottish Enterprise. This included mapping of the supply chain, support feasibility studies and providing support to SMEs

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Progress has been measured to a set of objectives which were refined in the Autumn of 2021 after personnel changes.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

From 22/23 a new programme building on the successes of the Heavy Duty Vehicle programme will continue to provide insights for further policy action

Policy

Explore the development of green finance models to help business and industry to invest in new road transport technologies.

Date announced

CCPu 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

The Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce undertook desktop research and extensive stakeholder engagement to develop a comprehensive analysis of different financing models available to bus operators. Zero Emission Bus Financing Models Presentation

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

No

Timeframe and expected next steps?

The forthcoming Zero Emission Truck Taskforce will build on this work to support the haulage and logistics sectors to decarbonise, exploring where additional research/ development may be required – 2022-23

Policy

We will engage with industry to understand how changing technologies and innovations in logistics (including consolidation centres) can help to reduce carbon emissions, particularly in response to the increase in e-commerce.

Date announced

CCPu 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Research published which explores approaches to reducing logistics emissions in other countries; collates existing fleet decarbonisation commitments; develops a profile of last mile delivery in Scotland: Last mile delivery in Scotland The Zero Emission Truck Taskforce has been developed with industry leaders and will meet regularly over the coming year to develop a pathway and actions to zero emission heavy goods vehicles.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Under development

Timeframe and expected next steps?

We will work with stakeholders to develop the vision for the decarbonisation of last mile delivery transport – 2022

We will work closely with industry develop a pathway and associated actions to decarbonise HGVs, ensuring that SME operators are engaged with the process – 2022-23

Policy

Continue to investigate the role that other alternative fuels, such as hydrogen, and biofuel can play in the transition to a decarbonised road transport sector. Consider the scope for testing approaches to alternative fuels infrastructure and supply.

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Joint work between TS and SE has seen:

• Commissioning of research study to explore the potential role of biomethane in the transport sector, and potential supply-chain or economic benefits – reporting in March.

Currently procuring support for a stakeholder workshop to identify priorities and gaps to inform TS’ work programme on wider low carbon alternative fuels (AF) policy support and potential trials – aimed for end-March.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Biomethane study and AF workshop workstreams have milestones set within procurement process.

Indicators and milestones for the wider AF programme will be set up as part of the programme development in 2022, informed by the initial work and other inputs.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Programme development in Q2 2022, based on workshop outputs and other evidence, for consideration by LCE SMT.

Policy

Launched the new Hydrogen Accelerator (H2A) Programme to attract technical experts to help scale up and quicken the deployment of hydrogen technologies across Scotland.

Date announced

July 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

The range of activities H2A is involved in include: Scotland’s Zero Emission Hydrogen Train project, investigating marine hydrogen applications, the Dundee Hydrogen Bus Project, input to the establishment of the LOCATE testing facility, the “Translating Hydrogen into Action” project with SE, and running regular themed events for industry and other stakeholders.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

The work programme of H2A is agreed with Transport Scotland and monitored through regular monthly management meetings with TS and H2A staff.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Ongoing delivery of the agreed work programme through the initial 3-year period of TS funding for H2A

Outcome 4: We will work with the newly formed Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce, comprised of leaders from the bus, energy and finance sectors, to ensure that the majority of new buses purchased from 2024 are zero-emission, and to bring this date forward if possible.

Policy

We have introduced a revised green incentive of the Bus Service Operators Grant.

Date announced

April 2019

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

The revised green incentive was introduced in April 2019 with a variable incentive weighted in favour of zero emission buses, payable for a maximum of five years. Further revision of the incentive was to commence in 2021. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) was suspended from March 2020 and emergency payments were made to bus operators through the Covid-19 Support Grant and Covid-19 Support Grant-Restart. Rates of payment were based on previously estimated BSOG payments for 2019-20 and then 2020-21 respectively, and these emergency payments remain in place until March 2022.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Revision of the scheme was delayed due to Covid-19. As we emerge from the pandemic, the Covid-19 Support Grant and Covid-19 Support Grant- Restart payments are being replaced with new recovery payments which will be reviewed throughout the 2022-23 financial year. Green Incentives paid for eligible buses brought into service prior to and throughout the pandemic will be entitled to the appropriate green incentive for a period of five years. A new grant scheme is being introduced and will replace both BSOG and the Covid-19 Support Grants

Timeframe and expected next steps?

The Network Support Grant introduced from 1 April 2022 does not provide any additional green incentive for any new buses brought into service from and including 1 April 2020. Future green subsidies will be paid through capital costs only i.e. the upfront purchase of bus or supporting infrastructure through the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB).

Policy

We launched a £9 million Scottish Ultra Low Emission Bus Scheme (SULEBS).

Date announced

August 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Over 2020/21 we awarded £50.7 million through the Scottish Ultra Low Emission Bus Scheme and unlocked over £71 million of private investment, to support 272 new zero emission buses and associated infrastructure. 207 of those buses have or are currently being manufactured in Scotland, supporting green jobs.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

N/A

Timeframe and expected next steps?

The Scottish Ultra Low Emission Bus Scheme has been replaced by the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund

Policy

In the context of the National Transport Strategy Delivery Plan and Transport Act, we will examine the scope for climate change policies, in relation to buses, across the public sector in high-level transport legislation strategies and policies.

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

A public consultation on the implementation of the bus provisions of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 ran between July and October 2021. Responses to this will help shape the introduction of secondary legislation and any associated guidance in relation to local authority run services, Bus Service Improvement Partnerships, franchising and information relating to services. In March we published an analysis of the results.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

Implementation milestones – introduction of secondary legislation and guidance under the bus services improvement provisions. We are currently in the process of developing an implementation timeline which is assisted by the responses received to our recent consultation.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Development of an implementation timeline for the provisions to be shared publicly –2022

Policy

We will work to align government financial support of £120 million over the next 5 years with private sector investment to drive forward a fully decarbonised future for Scotland’s bus fleet and support the Scottish supply chain.

Date announced

CCPu 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

The awards of the first phase of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB), worth £62 million, were announced by the Minister for Transport on 28 February 2022. This will support bus operators to acquire 276 new, zero emission buses and supporting infrastructure. Details of the awards have been published on the Transport Scotland website. The design of the Challenge Fund was informed by discussions with the Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce. ScotZEB aims to encourage the market to agree and implement new and innovative ways to finance zero emission buses.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

The final meeting of the Taskforce will be held in summer 2022, to launch the Pathway to zero emission bus fleets. In order to prepare for the next phase of ScotZEB, the bids and awards of the first phase will be reviewed. Advice and feedback from the Minister will inform our approach to next steps.

Outcome 5: We will work to decarbonise scheduled flights within Scotland by 2040

Policy

We will aim to create the world’s first zero emission aviation region in partnership with Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL). This will include taking action to decarbonise airport operations in the HIAL region.

Date announced

Green New Deal 2019

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd are leading on the sustainable aviation test environment project (see box below for more details) - the work on this project will be used to inform next steps towards creating zero-emission aviation region.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

N/A

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Scheduled flights within Scotland decarbonised by 2040.

Date by which HIAL will decarbonise their airport operations still be agreed (current budget allocation sufficient for safety critical capital expenditure only)

Policy

We will begin trialling low or zero emission planes in 2021.

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Creation of a sustainable aviation test environment at Kirkwall airport (Funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Flight Fund), hybrid-electric aircraft demonstration flight between Wick and Kirkwall took place August 2021

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

N/A

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Decision by UKRI on funding the next phase of the sustainable aviation test environment expected April 2022

Policy

The Scottish Government will continue to engage with Aviation sector to encourage sustainable growth post COVID-19.

Date announced

CCPu 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Stakeholder workshop on transition to low and zero-emission aviation held December 2021

Public consultation on the aviation strategy closed 21 January 2021

Timeframe and expected next steps?

possible publication of Aviation Strategy late 2022/ early 2023’

Policy

Explore the potential for the purchase of zero/low emission aircraft by the Scottish Government, for lease back to operators, with more detailed assessment in the forthcoming Aviation Strategy.

Date announced

CCPu 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

See above

Timeframe and expected next steps?

See above

Policy

Explore options for incentivising the use of more sustainable aviation fuel as we develop our Aviation Strategy, recognising that significant levers in this area are reserved.

Date announced

CCPu 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

See above

Timeframe and expected next steps?

See above

Outcome 6: Proportion of ferries in Scottish Government ownership which are low emission has increased to 30% by 2032.

Policy

Continue to examine the scope for utilising hybrid and low carbon energy sources in the public sector marine fleet as part of our vessel replacement programme.

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

The Small Vessel replacement Programme (SVRP) that will support the achievement of this objective has now appointed Naval Architects and feasibility studies into shore side power availability are nearing completion.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

The SVRP that will replace up to 7 vessels with low/zero emission vessels is currently on track.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Public engagement 2022 Design completion Dec 22 Construction Tender Feb 2023

Policy

Working with the UK Government to support proposals at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to significantly lower shipping carbon emissions in the global sector, including the option of introducing a global levy on marine fuel to fund research in cleaner technologies and fuels.

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Limited progress in influencing change on a global industry. Regular engagement with the UK Government to continue to apply leverage. Joined up with UK Government progress on aspects such as a second round of UK Government’s Clean Maritime competition, shore power consultation and a new office for maritime emissions.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

No

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Timeframe is difficult to quantify as there are limited levers to influence a global industry and progress largely dependent on technology, relative lifecycle of vessels and shipping operators’ capacity to invest significant sums after unprecedented societal and economic pressures.

Outcome 7: By 2032 low emission solutions have been widely adopted at Scottish ports

Policy

Working with individual ports and the British Ports Association to consider a process for encouraging shared best practice initiatives for reducing emissions across the sector.

Date announced

CCPu 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Ports collecting data on scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions with a view to lowering them, particularly scope 1 and 2. Exploring what zero/low emission shipping fuels of the future may be necessary. E.g. Cromarty Firth’s hydrogen project

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

No

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Early stages of adoption. Continued engagement with ports and evaluation by ports to inform future decision making.

Policy

Working with the ports sector and with its statutory consultees through the Harbour Order process to ensure future port developments are environmentally underpinned.

Date announced

CCPu 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Investing in lower emission and more efficient cargo-handling and operational technology, including investing in renewable energy generation, shoreside power where this is feasible and a realistic business case exists and electric or hybrid non-road mobile machinery.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

No

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Timeframe for infrastructure developments are difficult to quantify as they are subject to external factors such as technological developments, good energy grid capacity and economic constraints.

Outcome 8: Scotland’s passenger rail services will be decarbonised by 2035

Policy

Our commitment to decarbonise (the traction element of) Scotland’s railways by 2035 will be delivered through investment in electrification and complementary alternative traction systems. Transport Scotland has published the Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan (July 2020) which will be updated as appropriate. Work is ongoing by industry partners to develop the initial schemes.

Date announced

2020-2021 PfG

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

We continue to progress the first 4 priority rail electrification projects announced as part of the Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 Phase 1. The electrification of the Glasgow to Barrhead route has now been authorised to completion; the Glasgow to East Kilbride line has been authorised to the Final Business Case stage and we continue to make progress on the development of the Borders and Fife Circle routes. It is anticipated intermittent electrification may be deployed on some routes that can then be served by electric / battery trains with consideration of full electrification of these routes over the longer term. Transport Scotland is engaged with the train rolling stock supply chain who continue to develop alternative traction battery and hydrogen technologies.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

The commitment is to make Scotland's rail passenger services carbon free by 2035 through increased electrification of the network and to deploy alternative traction battery / hydrogen trains where appropriate.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

The electrification of the Glasgow to Barrhead and the Glasgow to East Kilbride route sections are expected to be complete and ready for service in December 2024 we continue to make progress on the development of the Borders and Fife Circle routes. A detailed update on progress with delivery of the rail decarbonisation action plan will be given in 2023.

Policy

We will establish an international rail cluster in Scotland to unlock supply chain opportunities using the interest at Longannet as a catalyst. This will be built around existing strengths in rail in Scotland and will seek to enhance the innovation and supply chain in the decarbonisation of our rolling stock and wider network.

Date announced

Part of Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan, July 2020

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Scottish Engineering has been awarded an 18 month contract to create an international rail cluster linking Scottish SMEs with train manufacturers, contractors, academics, and research centres.

Initially, in the light of prevailing circumstances, this work will begin life as a digital project with a number of events bringing business and academia together online.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

The following has been achieved to date:

900 individuals, 515 companies registered and 233 of them are SMEs; 14 of 8 planned events delivered; 3 of 3 proposed technical report published; 2 of the two market sector reports published and 37 of the planned 100 1-2-1 meetings with SMEs conducted (37 SMEs have reached the target of 7 hours, 55 SMEs have had more than 3.5 hours of support and 620 hours of support has been given to SMEs in total; the total number of SMEs getting 1-2-1 support is 151); organisation of rail freight conference during COP26; Innovate UK’s FOAK 2021 challenge had the highest number of submissions from Scottish businesses as a result of the FOAK 2021 launch event in Feb 2021 that the rail cluster ran.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

Consideration is being given to a further contract from May 2022

Policy

Continue to deliver our Rail Freight Strategy.

Date announced

CCP 2018

Progress on implementation since time of last report / CCPu

Work continues alongside rail industry partners to take forward the actions from the published rail freight strategy. This includes innovative regulatory targets for rail freight, including rail freight growth, and a dedicated Scottish Strategic Rail Freight Fund for this 5-yearly rail control period which runs from 2019 - 2024.

Have any implementation indicators / milestones been set for this policy? If so, most recent data for progress against these.

There are no official interim indicators but Network Rail monitors the targets on a quarterly basis and the regulatory targets are currently on schedule to be met.

Timeframe and expected next steps?

No defined and specific timescales for completing the actions. Network Rail's regulatory targets have their own associated milestones and timescales. The evaluation will take place at the end of the control period.

Current steps include high level strategy meetings with logistics/ freight companies and rail freight customers to improve collaboration and determine how best to maximise the opportunities and overcome the challenges for modal shift to rail. A detailed update will be provided following the end of the rail control period in 2024.