Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment

Step one - Scoping

Has a BRIA already been conducted for your area? If so, could you please provide a link to this.

BRIA has been conducted for the Climate Change Plan 2026-2040 of which Public Sector Fleet Decarbonisation is part of. Scotland's Climate Change Plan – 2026-2040 - BRIA - gov.scot

If a BRIA has been conducted can you note when this was carried out and if any further analysis has taken place since?

This was carried out in March 2026.

What data was utilised to carry out your BRIA and is it still relevant?

Data was gathered via public consultation, CCPAG, wider stakeholder engagement and work with public bodies. The data is still relevant.

If no BRIA has been carried out, can you explain the reasoning behind one not being carried out?

Covered by CCP BRIA.

What was your area’s rationale for implementing your policy?

Deliver emissions reductions to support Scottish Government climate change targets.

What are the objectives of your policy?

Decarbonise the public sector road fleet in stages.

What other options were considered in its development?

Options included different targeting of different vehicles within the public sector, and these have been detailed within the draft Action Plan.

How was the chosen policy pathway agreed and why?

Approach to phasing and the current public fleet decarbonisation pathway will be going into consultation over summer 2026. The proposed pathway was deemed most realistic for public bodies while aligning with Scottish Government decarbonisation

What are the costs and benefits of your chosen policy?

Public sector fleet decarbonisation is forecast to require over £650 million of additional investment in vehicles and charging infrastructure over the next 15 years. However taking the total cost of ownership the decarbonisation of the fleet is forecast to bring a saving of £87m representing a lifetime saving of 13% compared to continuing with petrol and diesel vehicles.

What impact has your policy had upon Scottish Government, business and Scotland’s competitiveness?

Potential to support skills development in zero emission transport related industries in Scotland. Potential to support development of zero emission vehicle supply chains in Scotland for components and / or niche vehicles.

Step Two - Evidence Gathering

What data was used in the decision making process for your current policy pathway?

Energy Savings Trust Public Sector Fleet Decarbonisation Reports, Public sector fleet analysis 2025 and feedback from public sector fleet managers through the Scottish Fleet Managers Forum.

Is there up to date evidence of the costs and benefits of your policy?

Analysis of the public sector fleet revisited in 2025 and EST report on additional cost to decarbonise the fleet dated April 2026. Analysis within the draft Action Plan of the fleet emissions reduction benefit

What data was utilised for developing your policy rationale and is this still relevant?

As above. The updated analysis of the public sector fleet provided a more up to date and targeted quantitative and qualitative analysis of progress towards decarbonisation of the public sector fleet.

Step Three - Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement

Which stakeholders have you engaged with to understand the impact of your policy?

Public sector fleet managers, APSE, SOLACE, COSLA, EST

If you have not already, please speak to the following groups to understand what impact your policy will have upon:

  1. Scottish Government

Review of policy fully aligned with cross-cutting Scottish Government policies, including procurement, finance, local government, climate change and energy.

  1. Communities and third sector

Some engagement has been carried out via the public sector fleet analysis, engagement will continue carried out by EST over the remainder of 2026. The options to share zero emission vehicles and infrastructure across (and potentially beyond) the public sector fleet is currently being explored as a possible solution to financial barriers to transitioning public sector fleets to electric.

  1. Public Bodies

All public bodies contacted in 2025 as part of the public sector fleet analysis. They will be engaged again through EST sessions during the technical consultation.

  1. Local Authorities

As above, all contacted.

  1. Private business and consumers

Engagement has been carried out through EST.

Is the information provided from stakeholders up to date and are there areas where gaps of understanding on your policy’s impact exist?

The data is up to date and the public sector fleet analysis was comprehensive, including collection of quantitative and qualitative data. There was not as much information on private sector fleets operating on behalf of the public sector, or more generally operating in areas where the likes of energy demand could be aggregated.

Is there any further engagement planned to understand what impact your policy may have upon business?

Ongoing engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including through public fleet managers and EST (including fleet manager forum) to continue to understand what impact public fleet policy may have upon business – particularly where new operational approaches or strategies are developed, including new business models to procure and operate both fleet and associated charging infrastructure (e.g. Collaborative procurement, shared fleet or Charging As A Service operating model).

Step Four - Sign Off

ICIA authorised by (DD level or above)

Morna Cannon, Director, Environment, Climate and Sustainable Directorate

10 August 2026