• Source: Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy

The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy (Scottish Gaelic: Rùnaire a’ Chaibineit airson Net Zero agus Cumhachd), commonly referred to as the Net Zero Secretary (Scottish Gaelic: Rùnaire na h-Eaconamaidh), is a Scottish Government Cabinet position with responsibility for the Net Zero and energy (where not reserved) policy of Scotland. The incumbent is Màiri McAllan who has held the brief in various forms since March 2023. She is currently on maternity leave, with the Minister for Climate Action, Gillian Martin filling the role on an interim basis, with McAllan expected to return in March 2025.




History


The role was first titled Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, with the initial holder being Michael Matheson, who was appointed in June 2018 following a reshuffle of the Second Sturgeon government.
Following the formation of the First Yousaf government in March 2023, the Net Zero and Energy role was divided. Màiri McAllan was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition, whilst Neil Gray was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy. In June 2023, McAllan's title was retitled as Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition.
After the February 2024 reshuffle of Yousaf's government the role was merged with the Economy portfolio, to create the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy.
John Swinney renamed the role as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy in his government with Màiri McAllan appointed to the role.




Responsibilities


The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy is responsible for:

climate crisis and environmental protection
decarbonisation of buildings
Deposit Return and waste issues
Drinking Water Quality Regulator, private water, Hydro Nation
emissions trading schemes
energy systems
environmental quality
flood prevention and coastal erosion
Future Generations Commissioner
green industrial strategy (jointly with Deputy First Minister)
green skills
Heat and Energy Efficiency Scotland agency
international climate change
Just Transition Fund
marine planning
nature recovery targets and NatureScot
Net Zero policy (cross-government co-ordination)
oil and gas
physical and marine environment
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
sustainable development
water quality and Scottish Water
Zero Waste Scotland




List of Officeholders


As is typical of Scottish government roles, the Net Zero and Energy portfolio has gone through many iterations since its inception. The incumbent minister is Màiri McAllan.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Menteri untuk Keluar dari Uni Eropa
• Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy
• Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Gillian Martin
• Màiri McAllan
• Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic
• Net-zero emissions
• Swinney government
• Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change