Scotland: Low Carbon Facts

Sector In Profile: Low Carbon

Scotland: Low Carbon Facts

The world is going low carbon. There’s huge environmental and social pressure for all of us to become more efficient in the energy and resources we use. But it also makes sound business sense.

Today the most dynamic, fast-growing markets are for low carbon products and services. Customers and contractors are increasingly demanding more sustainable solutions.

So the low carbon agenda isn’t a diversion from your sales focus, or a costly add-on. On the contrary: adopting low carbon working – whether in a big or a small way – can grow your profits.

Scotland at the forefront

Scotland is determined to be a global leader in this new economy. It has pledged to meet particularly tough carbon reduction targets.

As a nation, we also have all the right ingredients for change: the natural resources, the business and academic know-how, innovative flair and political commitment.

That means there’s plenty of practical support standing by to help you embrace low carbon working.

Businesses of every size and sector will be affected by the low carbon economy. And those who act quickly stand to profit soonest.

Low carbon isn’t just about specialist industries like renewable energy and alternative fuels. These sectors will expand hugely in Scotland, but existing firms and industries stand to gain too.

Literally any business can become a low carbon business. And since every company is unique, each will have its own route in to low carbon working.

Routes to success

Business efficiency and innovation are two of the best approaches to low carbon working.

Business improvement is among the most common ways to start. Tackling waste in areas such as transport, energy and waste disposal can deliver almost instant savings. This is action you can take now, with minimal investment upfront, that will deliver results almost immediately.

Innovation is the other major route to success. Whether it’s brand new technology, or a modification to existing products or services, innovative thinking can tap in to the emerging low carbon market.

How Scottish Enterprise can help

At Scottish Enterprise we’re all about encouraging business growth. And today, one of the ways we’re doing that is by supporting companies’ low carbon ambitions.

Plotting your course
Scottish Enterprise Specialists and Partners can work with you to:

• identify low carbon opportunities in your sector
• plot the best way for you to profit from the low carbon agenda
• set goals that fit your overall business direction
• draw up key actions and milestones
• support you in turning your strategy into action
• introduce you to the right sources of funding and other support.

Get in touch and we’ll find the right way to help – be it simply providing the answers you need, matching you up with one of our specialists or putting you in touch with one of our partners’ support services.

Visit the Scottish Enterprise Knowledge Series website for further information.