Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS) - a fair way to report performance​ 

Closes 30 Jun 2025

Section 1: Who is this consultation for?

This consultation is for everyone with an interest in the environmental performance of the businesses that we regulate. This includes: 

  • Communities interested in the activities we regulate so their health and local environment are protected and can be used for activities that enhance wellbeing.

  • Anyone authorised to undertake an activity we regulate and wants to know how they will be assessed for environmental performance and be confident this is fair for all operators. 

  • Those wishing to use products or services provided by the operators and businesses we regulate.

The Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS) should provide transparency and meaningful information on how operators or businesses comply with their legal environmental duties. 

 Your views will be used to shape how we design and apply EPAS in serving Scotland’s needs and the future of our environment.