Business

The economic opportunities available to businesses in the transition to net zero are enormous: we want to help Scottish businesses innovate at home and then export their solutions to the rest of the world. It may seem overwhelming, but we're here to help.

Take action

There's a wide range of support, guidance and funding for businesses to help achieve net zero. Whether you require funding to improve how you heat your building, or support in upskilling your workforce, you'll find relevant information and links below.

Get support to make your business net zero

The Scottish Business Climate Collaboration (SBCC) is designed to help small to medium sized organisations reduce their emissions. Through The Climate Action Hub you can access tools and knowledge, as well as 12 accredited e-learning modules to work through.

Get support to reduce your business's emissions.

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Find support to promote active and sustainable travel

Travelknowhow is a one-stop shop for information on active and sustainable travel for Scottish workplaces. The website supports businesses across Scotland to take action on greener and healthier travel, and even provides free consultancy time on how to make travel to the workplace more sustainable.

Learn how you can take action on greener and healthier travel. 

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Funding for your net zero project

Loans up to £100k are available to help you pay for energy and carbon-saving upgrades in your business. You could also receive a cashback grant of up to £20k. 

Find out more about Business Energy Scotland's SME loan scheme.

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Speak to a sustainability expert

Business Energy Scotland have a team of advisors and technical specialists on standby, to help you implement meaningful change and achieve serious savings - an average of 24% on energy bills.

Get 1 to 1 support from Business Energy Scotland.

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Learn more about upskilling your workforce

The Green Jobs Workforce Academy from Skills Development Scotland can help people take a greener approach to their careers, from accessing training and learning new skills to finding a new job.

Green Jobs Workforce Academy.

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Explore how to help your staff save energy at home

Through interactive workshops, e-learning and tailored solutions for your organisation, Home Energy Scotland can help your colleagues reduce their bills and improve their wellbeing.

Explore how to help your staff save energy at home.

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Access advice to improve your energy credentials

Whether you're looking for advice on strategy, support for your supply chain or are interested in getting your product or technology verified, help is available from the Energy Savings Trust.

Get advice from Energy Savings Trust.

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Use the Net Zero Accelerator tool to help your business work towards a net zero future using practical, inclusive and data-led solutions.

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