Grangemouth's industrial workforce and community are being asked
to contribute their views on the future of the area.
A draft plan has been published today as part of work to support
a just transition to net zero and support the growth of the area
towards a decarbonised economy.
The regional just transition plan is the first of its kind. It
sets out the Scottish Government's vision for the future of the
Grangemouth industrial cluster and how the local community could
benefit as a result.
By successfully decarbonising, Grangemouth can become a
global leader in sustainable manufacturing and production,
attracting investment and supporting both the existing and future
workforce, and the community, long into the future.
The Scottish Government has worked in partnership with the
Grangemouth Future Industry Board to develop the Grangemouth
Industrial Just Transition Plan which supports industrial
decarbonisation, low-carbon manufacturing, net zero community
wealth building and reskilling and developing the local
workforce. Proposed actions include:
- developing an industry-led technical and commercial
investment strategy which includes a decarbonisation pathway
to secure investment for scale up
- creating a Grangemouth Industrial Skills offer to help tailor
training needs for the existing and future workforce
- improving the co-ordination of initiatives across the Forth
Valley to ensure targeted interventions match needs
- funding a recognised Community Engagement and Participation
Manager as a first step in supporting the community to play a
role in decision making
- establishing a Grangemouth Regulatory Hub to support a just
transition and understand how regulation can unlock
industrial decarbonisation
Acting Minister for Climate Action said:
“Grangemouth has long played a vital role as Scotland's leading
industrial cluster and it is right that the area continues to
help lead the way in our journey to net zero by 2045.
“Our first regional Just Transition plan published today sets out
our approach to support the growth of a decarbonised economy that
puts local communities at its heart. It makes clear our vision
for the future and gives specific actions across a number of
areas to help achieve a just transition for Grangemouth.
“The plan complements our ongoing activity focused around
Grangemouth, including our support package in response to the
proposed closure of the refinery and the work we are doing to
explore low carbon transition opportunities for the refinery
workforce. We are working hard to secure a sustainable,
long-term future for the wider industrial cluster and its skilled
workforce, and this plan will be vital in helping us to deliver
this.
“The consultation is an opportunity to help shape the development
of the plan, and Grangemouth's future. I encourage all who have a
vested interest to participate.”
CVS Falkirk and District Chief Executive Officer, Victoria McRae
said:
“The voice of local communities must be heard in relation to the
plans for a Just Transition for Grangemouth. As the Third Sector
Interface for the local area, CVS Falkirk and District are
pleased to be able to take forward, support and facilitate these
important conversations. We look forward to hearing a range of
views and we have opened a Hub in Grangemouth's Town Centre to
provide a base for this discussion and engagement.”
Syngenta Head of Corporate Affairs UK, Luke Gibbs said:
“Syngenta is a large scale fine chemical manufacturer anchoring
the Grangemouth Chemical Cluster. We believe that the
Grangemouth Just Transition Plan is an important part of
achieving a sustainable future across the range of activities
that together form the wider Grangemouth industrial area - fine
chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. As
such, this consultation provides a key opportunity for companies
in Grangemouth to input their views and highlight needs, and
collectively achieve a sustainable, enabling, investable, and
viable future for all.”
Background
Grangemouth Industrial
Just Transition Plan - Supporting a fair transition for
Scotland's core manufacturing cluster - Draft for
Consultation
Following the announcement of Petroineos' decision to close
refinery in September 2024, The Scottish and UK Governments
announced a joint plan to secure
industrial future of Grangemouth.
