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Improving urban waters

Our vision is for towns and cities to use nature-based, blue-green solutions to absorb and safely convey rainwater. This will: help strengthen their resilience to the intense downpours they face under climate change minimise the risk of polluting sewage spills by keeping rainwater out of sewers create fantastic places for people to live and work Urban wastewaters Over the past 20 years, SEPA has

Waste

Waste There is still a long way to go before Scotland has a truly sustainable approach to the management of waste and we have a duty to protect the environment and human health from the effects of waste management and disposal. In order to do this, we: licence and monitor waste management facilities such as landfills and incinerators; administer producer compliance schemes for particular waste st

Publications

A list of publications relating to river basin planning in Scotland and the Solway Tweed.

A list of publications relating to river basin planning in Scotland and the Solway Tweed. River basin management planning publications This page provides a full list of RBMP publications listed in order from the most recent to the earliest work. his page provides a full list of RBMP publications listed in order from the most recent to the earliest work. Date Publication 2024 Statement of consultation opportunities during development of the next River Basin Management Plan f

BETA - Who we are

At SEPA, Scotland’s Environment Protection Agency, we’re on the front line of global action to tackle our climate and nature emergencies. As Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, we innovate, collaborate and drive collective action to help build a stronger, fairer and more sustainable nation.

At SEPA, Scotland’s Environment Protection Agency, we’re on the front line of global action to tackle our climate and nature emergencies. As Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, we innovate, collaborate and drive collective action to help build a stronger, fairer and more sustainable nation. River basin management planning publications This page provides a full list of RBMP publications listed in order from the most recent to the earliest work. his page provides a full list of RBMP publications listed in order from the most recent to the earliest work. Date Publication 2024 Statement of consultation opportunities during development of the next River Basin Management Plan f

Guidance and forms for operators

SEPA regulates waste management activities in Scotland through Waste Management Licences (WMLs) and Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) permits. Lower risk activities, such as some reclamation and recycling activities, are exempt from full waste management licensing, but must still be registered with SEPA. Further information on SEPA’s regulatory role is available from our waste regulation page

Soil

Scotland’s soils are an important natural resource providing a wide range of benefits for people, the environment and the economy. It is essential to protect soils to ensure they are able to continue to provide these benefits for future generations. Why are soils important? State of environment reporting Soil protection Application of organic materials to land Effect of soil on wider environment

Regulations

This section of our website explains more about the legislation that applies to the environment; how we regulate; what activities are subject to regulation and why; and what you need to do if your activity is subject to regulation and how to find out more information.

This section of our website explains more about the legislation that applies to the environment; how we regulate; what activities are subject to regulation and why; and what you need to do if your activity is subject to regulation and how to find out more information. Regulations We wish to be a firm, fair and effective regulator, listening to businesses and the public, and helping to improve and protect Scotland’s environment. We aim to provide an efficient and integrated environmental protection system for Scotland – a system that will both improve the environment and help deliver the Scottish Government’s overall purpose to ensure long-term sustainable econo

Recycling (including food waste)

Recycling materials has the potential to bring significant economic and environmental benefits to Scotland. The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 require that all waste producers (excluding householders) take reasonable steps to present key dry recyclables such as glass, metals, plastics, paper and card (including cardboard) for separate collection. The regulations also require some food businesse

Forestry

A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes. We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment. We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry.

A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes. We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment. We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry. A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes. We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment. We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry. In support of our specific interests, the UK Forestr

Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme

An overview of the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) and how to find out if your organisation qualifies.

An overview of the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) and how to find out if your organisation qualifies. ESOS Phase 3 Compliance Deadline has been extended to 5 June 2024Notes on ESOS Phase 3 compliance and deadline extension The Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for organisations in the United Kingdom that are regarded as a ‘large undertaking’. The scheme was established to implement Article 8(4, 5 and 6) of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/

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