CivTech Alliance launches global climate change tech challenge
A government technology ‘alliance’ founded in Scotland has launched a global climate change challenge – inviting nations to showcase their clean tech solutions at the Cop26 summit in November. The…
Online advice service launched for ‘net zero’ green jobs of the future
A new online advice service has been launched to help Scots access the information, advice and skills “needed to thrive” in a net-zero economy. The new Green Jobs Workforce Academy,…
No driveway? No problem. Scotland to be testbed for kerbside electric vehicle charging points
Two regions of Scotland are among four UK testbed areas for new kerbside electric vehicle charging points – to make it easier for people without driveways to take advantage of…
Lofty ambition for Scotland’s first hemp manufacturing plant for home insulation
Scotland’s first factory producing ‘carbon negative’ loft insulation made from hemp has been given the green light to open following investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The 40,000 square…
Glasgow restaurants urged to join sustainability mission ahead of Cop26
Local restaurants, cafes, bars and takeaways are being encouraged to embed sustainable innovation practices to reduce waste in Glasgow’s food and drink sector ahead of the Cop26 summit. Launched today, ‘Plate…
Government ploughs investment into Aberdeen’s net zero technology centre
A technology centre dedicated to bringing down Scotland’s carbon emissions is to receive £16.5m in government funding, it was announced on Friday. The net zero technology centre in Aberdeen has…
Sustainable companies urged to pitch for £100,000 Cop26 funding prize
Companies with an environmental focus are being urged to apply for the chance to pitch on stage at the UN’s global climate change summit in Glasgow – to win a…
Bus retrofitting programme to reduce emissions
A further slice of funding is being offered to transport providers to reduce harmful carbon emissions on Scotland’s bus routes. The £5.7 million cash injection will see buses retrofitted with…
£21 million digital project to decarbonise dairy industry
A £21 million digital project aiming to create 600 new jobs is set to help decarbonise South-West Scotland and Cumbria’s dairy industry. The Digital Dairy Value-Chain, led by Scotland’s Rural…
£50 million boost for net zero buses in Scotland
The first £50 million phase of a new ‘Scottish zero emission bus challenge fund’ (ScotZEB) has been launched by the Scottish Government. The fund replaces previous investment streams and is…
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