The Rt Hon Alister Jack MP, Secretary of State for Scotland said: "Forth ports, one of the UK's largest ports groups, becoming net zero by 2042 is a welcome commitment. The leadership they are showing demonstrates what can be achieved by one of Scotland's major infrastructure hubs. Forth Ports is a partner in one of Scotland's two new freeports, each backed by £26m from the UK Government, and I look forward to hearing more about their plans." Across all eight of its UK ports, including its largest port in Tilbury, Forth Ports is also overhauling and electrifying equipment and machinery, switching to low carbon fuels, increasing on-site renewable energy generation and promoting low carbon delivery alternatives such as rail and barge. Forth Ports is part of the Thames Freeport and Forth Green Freeport* partnerships which are seeking to accelerate the drive to net zero across the country.