Publication - Strategy/plan

Grangemouth Industrial - just transition plan: supporting a fair transition for Scotland's core manufacturing cluster

Published: 18 June 2025
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Communities and third sector, Economy, +3 more … Energy, Environment and climate change, Work and skills
ISBN: 9781836916635

Outlines our long-term vision for the future of the Grangemouth Industrial cluster and corresponding actions, supporting a just transition for workers, the community and industry of Grangemouth.

Supporting documents

References

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Contact

Email: grangemouthjusttransition@gov.scot

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