Aviva's Low Carbon Investment Roadmap: Key priorities for the Scottish Government

Aviva's Low Carbon Investment Roadmap: Key priorities for the Scottish Government to unlock greater flows of private investment in nature Scotland's transition to a low-carbon economy represents a significant investment opportunity for the private sector. It is estimated that around £145 billion of additional investment will be required between 2020 and 2050 to meet Scotland's net zero target, while the GFI has estimated a £20 billion nature finance gap in Scotland between 2021 and 2030. Recognising the scale of this potential investment opportunity, Aviva published a new policy report in June 2026, Boosting low-carbon investment in Scotland: A policy roadmap, a private investor's view on the key policy priorities for the Scottish Government to unlock greater flows of private investment into low-carbon and nature restoration projects. The recommendations draw on Aviva Investors' investments in two significant nature restoration projects in Scotland, which together aim to capture an estimated 1.6 million tonnes of carbon over their lifetimes. The presentation drew on Aviva Investors' experience investing in nature restoration projects in Scotland and outlined key policy recommendations for the Scottish Government to unlock greater flows of private investment into nature, including next steps on the Scottish biodiversity metric, the framework for sustainable commercial forestry, and agricultural subsidy reforms.