A global player aiming for a local impact
Scottish Financial Enterprise’s five-year strategy features a series of ambitious proposals The financial services industry is vital to Sottish economic growth, employing about 160,000 people across the country in a...
Why ‘net zero’ adds up to a host of opportunities for Scotland
With COP26 on the horizon, the momentum behind decarbonising efforts is strong and growing “Achieving global net zero will be humankind’s greatest innovation challenge” according to a report published this...
Producers fight back in the face of Brexit and Covid challenges
Exports have plummeted but the Scottish food and drink sector is actively seeking ways to survive and prosper Scottish produce, from salmon to Scotch whisky and shortbread, is loved across...
New emphasis welcomed on commitment to net zero and fair work
In a drive to tackle the effects of the pandemic, the impact of Brexit and climate change, Scottish Enterprise recently unveiled its plans to accelerate the country’s green economic recovery. In May, the national development agency announced it would invest £400 million to safeguard and create jobs for communities across Scotland. It said that...
It won’t be a walk in the park, but creating new ways to live and work could transform lives
Creating ‘20-minute neighbourhoods’ is one of many ideas aimed at building a more inclusive and sustainable society During the pandemic people’s worlds generally became smaller, due to lockdowns and ongoing...
A shopping list of action for recovery
There are signs the economy is moving in the right direction, but the business community says more needs to be done Scotland’s economy is under levels of pressure that are...
Consumer behaviour drives innovation across food and drink
In a world turned upside down, one thing that remains constant is the impact consumer behaviour has on the food and drink sector – shaping innovation, investment in technology and...
COP26 brings with it risk of disruptive protests
With more than 200 world leaders at the summit, environmental campaigners will be determined to make their presence felt In November the gaze of the world will be fixed on...
How to stay well ahead of the learning curve
More than ever before, executive education has a crucial role to play Every day is a school day, so the saying goes. However in reality once people get on the career ladder there can be a tendency to become wrapped up in a busy job, leaving little time or energy to continue learning. In the...
Why we’re at a crossroads on the journey to net zero
The SCDI blueprint outlines opportunities for a collaborative green industrial revolution The Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s 2030 Blueprint, Making a Good Living, with its positive outlook and ambition for, among other things, clean energy and decarbonisation, arrives at a critical point in Scotland’s journey to net zero. Resilience needs to be built into our...
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