Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: business and regulatory impact assessment

Declaration

I have read the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment and I am satisfied that it represents a fair and reasonable view of the expected costs, benefits and impact of the policy, and that these have been taken into account when making the policy decision. I am satisfied that business impact has been assessed with the support of businesses in Scotland.

I am also satisfied that officials have considered the impact on consumers as required by the Consumer Scotland Act 2020 in completion of the Consumer Duty section of this BRIA.

Signed:

Date: 05 November 2025

Minister's name: Gillian Martin MSP

Minister's title: Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy

Scottish Government Contact point: climatechangeplan@gov.scot