Draft Environment Strategy: consultation analysis

Appendix A: Quantitative Analysis

The consultation included 15 closed questions asking respondents their views on the draft Strategy. This appendix details the responses to these questions.

Not all respondents answered every question. Some may not have answered as they hold no strong view on the question, or it may not relate to their area of knowledge or expertise. Where those who did not answer the closed questions expressed a view in their open comments, this has been noted in the qualitative analysis.

To allow comparisons across sub-groups, the tables below present the results of the closed questions based on those who answered each question.

For clarity, each results table shows:

• The percentage of respondents from the total sample of 126 respondents who selected each response (grey row).
• The number and percentage response among those who answered each question, broken down by individual and organisation responses (rows including and under “All answering”).

Please note that the row percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

Q3. There now follow questions about the individual outcome pathways. Do you think that the outcome pathways considered together include the important policies, actions and future priorities to achieve the Vision. If not, what changes would you suggest? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Q7. To what extent do you agree/disagree that societal changes, including in our lifestyles and behaviours, are needed to help tackle the nature, climate and pollution crises?

If you agree, please explain in the text box below how you think the Scottish Government could most effectively support and enable these changes in ways that also help to improve people’s lives and tackle inequalities.

Or, if you disagree, please explain in the text box below why you don’t think that societal changes, including in our lifestyles and behaviours, are needed to help tackle the nature, climate and pollution crises.

Q9. To what extent do you agree/disagree that a just transition to a net zero, nature positive, circular economy is needed to support Scotland’s role in tackling the nature, climate and pollution crises?

If you agree, please explain in the text box below how you think the Scottish Government could most effectively support this transition in ways that create wider economic opportunities for Scotland, including for jobs and businesses.

Or, if you disagree, please explain in the text box below why you don’t think a just transition to a net zero, nature positive, circular economy is needed to support Scotland’s role in tackling the nature, climate and pollution crises.

Q11. Do you agree/disagree with the approach set out in the pathway for the outcome “We build Scotland’s resilience to climate change and other global environmental risks? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Q12. Do you agree/disagree with the approach set out in the pathway for the outcome “These transformations are achieved through a just transition and support climate and environmental justice”? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Questions on the Impact Assessments

Q13. Do you have any views on whether there are likely to be any positive or negative environmental impacts from the draft Environment Strategy that have not been identified in the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Q14. Is there anything in the draft Environment Strategy which should be added or changed to strengthen positive impacts or lessen any negative impacts on people with protected characteristics? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Q15. Are there any positive or negative impacts on protected groups (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation) that have not been identified in the draft Equalities Impact Assessment? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Q16. Are there any other protected groups, which have not been identified in the draft Equalities Impact Assessment, that will potentially be positively or negatively impacted by the Environment Strategy? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Q17. Are there any positive or negative impacts on island communities that are different from the impacts on mainland areas from the draft Environment Strategy, that have not been identified in the draft Islands Communities Impact Assessment? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Q18. Are there any positive or negative impacts on groups experiencing socio-economic disadvantage (such as income, low wealth or area deprivation) from the draft Environment Strategy that have not been identified in the draft Fairer Scotland Duty? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Q19. Are there any positive or negative impacts from the draft Environment Strategy that have not been identified in the draft Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Q20. Are there any positive or negative impacts from the draft Environment Strategy that have not been identified in the draft Consumer Duty Impact Assessment? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Q21. Are there any positive or negative impacts from the draft Environment Strategy on businesses that have not been identified in the partial BRIA? Please explain your answer in the text box below.

Q23. Are there any other positive or negative impacts on areas such as health in the draft Environment Strategy that should be considered? Please explain your answer in the text box below.