Environment

The protection and enhancement of the natural environment is an important aspect of all transport projects.

Mission Zero for transport

We’re committed to reducing our emissions by 75% by 2030 and to a legally binding target of net-zero by 2045

Low Emission Zones

Helping to transform towns and cities into cleaner, healthier places to live, work and visit

Carbon reduction on roads

The Scottish Government aims to reduce carbon emissions from the road transport sector

Air quality

Transport Scotland aims to minimise environmental impacts by measuring, monitoring and managing transport impacts on air quality.

Climate change

Scotland’s transport network must aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions wherever practicable from our operations, projects and maintenance activities.

Landscape and biodiversity

Transport Scotland acknowledges and respects our country's remarkable landscape and wildlife

Sustainability

Transport Scotland use the Civil Engineering Environment Quality Assessment and Award Scheme (CEEQUAL) on a number of our transport infrastructure projects.