Low Emission Zone Support Fund for Businesses
Energy Saving Trust
What it funds
Scottish micro businesses and sole traders can apply for a £2,000 grant when they dispose of a vehicle that is not compliant with the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee. To be eligible, you must be operating a non-compliant vehicle within 20 kilometres of the LEZ and dispose of the vehicle through a SEPA-authorised treatment facility. After you dispose of the vehicle and claim your grant, you can apply for another £1,000 in funding to purchase a cargo…
Who can apply
Micro businesses and sole traders operating in and around Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee.
Key criteria
- Applicants must be active micro businesses or sole traders with no more than nine full-time-equivalent employees.
Last checked against the official source: 3 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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