Why all efforts to reduce emissions in Scotland will not go to waste

Learning how to tackle the major issue of discarded food in Climate Solutions’ informative awareness course is just one way business leaders can reduce their operational pollution, writes Iain Gulland, chief executive of Zero Waste Scotland “Leaders…

Time for Scotland to get on board with EV Future

Fleets of battery-powered ‘green’ buses will help the country move into the fast land in the race to meet emission targets, writes Steven Stewart, Director of Communications, Stagecoach Group “When it comes to delivering on Scotland’s…

Turn over a new leaf by growing your knowledge

Have you made a resolution to focus on climate change in 2022? Then the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s informative Q&A sessions with global experts on the topic offer the perfect starting point in learning how to make a positive…

Construct a thoughtful dialogue on the climate emergency

Companies who embed climate literacy into their corporate ethos not only stand to benefit from opportunities in the green sector, but also contribute towards Scotland’s journey to Net Zero, writes Peter Reekie, CEO of the Scottish Futures…

Net zero transition is a chance for businesses to shine

Climate Change brings risk to Scottish firms and their supply chains – but decarbonisation offers not only security, but opportunity, writes Carolyn Stewart, Chief People Officer at Scottish Enterprise. “Scottish Enterprise has placed…

Effort to reduce emissions isn’t a drop in the ocean

It’s the precious natural resource without which our daily lives couldn’t function. Delivering Scotland’s water to five million people, and treating the nation’s wastewater, is a vital responsibility which supports a flourishing country. For…

Concrete Step in the Right Direction

Finding a replacement for energy intensive concrete would make massive inroads into our net zero targets, so could new ‘super-material’ geopolymer cement be the answer? When it comes to inspiration on ways we can save the planet, we really…

Reel insight into change on the road to net zero

Featuring high profile figures such as Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and premiered during COP26, new documentary ‘Scotland: Our Climate Journey’ depicts how the country became a leading light in the global movement towards…

Lessons in how to be sustainable from the ground up

After an introduction to ‘green living’ early in life, Jennifer Henderson, CEO and Keeper of the Registers of Scotland, is now spearheading change within her organisation, and explains how the Climate Solutions Professional course provided…

The Time for Talk is Over: Boards Now Need to Act

IoD Scotland is proactively supporting more directors in Scotland to undertake the Climate Solutions Professional and Accelerator courses as part of its strategy to help directors of businesses in Scotland respond to the climate emergency. Action…