Scottish Government / Grangemouth Future Industry Board (GFIB)

Turning strategy into transition

Delivering a just and investable plan for one of Scotland’s most complex industrial sites

Sector

Energy, Government, Industrial Clusters

Location

Scotland, UK

Expertise

What we delivered

Policy strategy
Strategic communication

Grangemouth is both a vital contributor to Scotland’s economy and one of its most emissions-intensive sites. As the Scottish Government set out to deliver a Just Transition Plan for the Grangemouth Industrial Cluster, it faced an urgent and senstive challenge: how to transition a live industrial complex toward net zero while protecting livelihoods, retaining investment, and ensuring community benefit.

The brief demanded rigour, neutrality and trust - ensuring all voices were heard and the final strategy could drive action across sectors.

A strategic framework for industrial evolution at Grangemouth

This was all about turning insight into authority – connecting the research to Deloitte’s big picture narrative and positioning the team as leading voices on digital transformation.

Global survey campaigns: Managed end-to-end research across 65+ countries, targeting C-suite audiences in cloud and digital risk
High-impact reports: Developed flagship whitepapers supported by client interviews and data analysis
Creative content assets: Delivered graphics, blogs, and animated infographics to drive campaign engagement
Sector relevance: We adapted messaging for key sectors like financial services and insurance - making sure each story landed with the right nuance, tone, and relevance.

Project highlights

Framework to lead, not just convene

Our governance recommendations supported the evolution of GFIB into a more delivery-focused body, while shaping the clear actions for inclusion in the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Plan for Grangemouth.

Place-based and purpose-built

The strategy embedded industry, public sector, community and academic voices withing a credible framework for action - turning abstract policy into a credible plan for the economic growth alongside better outcomes for people and place.

Balancing realism with ambition for a greener Grangemouth

We showed how Grangemouth could decarbonise in a way that balances commercial realism with long-term sustainability. Our work equipped the Scottish Government and GFIB with a robust foundation for policy alignment, stakeholder coordination and funding mobilisation - turning complex transition into structured opportunity.