Funding a Just Transition – Proposals for the Scottish Government’s 2025-26 Budget

The Scottish Government has committed to ensure a just transition to renewable energy, but progress from both the Scottish and UK Governments on delivering a fair transition for Scotland’s workers and communities has been far too slow and piecemeal.

This briefing calls for both governments to step in, so that the transition is no longer left in the hands of industry.

What is needed is a properly funded transition, led by government and in the public interest, that sees tangible benefits for workers and communities in Scotland.

Just Transition Budget Proposals:

1. Invest in domestic manufacturing and assembly for renewables.
   a. Upgrading ports
   b. Building out wind manufacturing
2. Launch a targeted retraining funding initiative for oil and gas workers,
   accessible to all workers regardless of their employment status, with fast track
   support available to those under threat of redundancy.
3. Continue to support the Offshore Energy Skills Passport.
4. Just Transition Fund – allocate and review

This briefing was produced by Uplift & Friends of the Earth Scotland.