The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Gillian Martin MSP, has announced the appointment of Laura Anderson to the Board of Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS).
Under the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021, Scottish Ministers may appoint individuals to ESS only if the Scottish Parliament has approved the appointment. The Scottish Parliament has approved the appointment of Laura Young as a new member of the Board of ESS.
Laura Anderson holds academic qualifications in Geography and Environmental Science BSc, University of Dundee (1st Class), and Environmental Protection and Management MSc, University of Edinburgh (with distinction). She is currently undertaking a PhD in Climate Resilience and Community Engagement at Abertay University and the University of Dundee.
Laura has experience working with a range of different community groups, charities and organisations across Scotland, for both environmental causes and intersectional issues. Throughout her career, communication and influencing have been central to her work.
Dr Richard Dixon, Chair of ESS, said:
“We are delighted that Laura Anderson has been appointed to the Board of ESS.
“Laura brings scientific expertise, award‑winning climate activism and outstanding communication skills to our Board. Her leadership in championing environmental causes – from driving the campaign to ban disposable vapes as Less Waste Laura to advancing research on blue‑green infrastructure and climate resilience through her PhD work – reflects her passion and technical insight on the environment and will strengthen our work at ESS.
“With Board experience at organisations such as Circular Communities Scotland and Environmental Protection Scotland, Laura adds valuable governance experience alongside her commitment to ensuring Scotland’s people and nature benefit from a high quality, healthy environment.
“I know Laura will make an exceptional contribution to the work of ESS, and we are very pleased to welcome her to the Board.”
