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Business sustainability

Reducing carbon emissions and protecting resources is good for business. It can also boost your reputation with customers, suppliers, staff and investors. Find out how our sustainability specialists can help you work more efficiently, build resilience, and seize low carbon opportunities.

What is sustainability?

Business sustainability can help future-proof your business in the face of climate challenges. It can also help you take advantage of the significant business opportunities related to these challenges.

Adapting to a net zero world can mean change for your business – but also opportunities. Lowered emissions and sustainable business practices not only reduce costs but also drive innovation, competitiveness and new ways of working.

Practical support for your business

Developing sustainable practices will lower the environmental impacts of your business, protect it from risk, and help you build resilience. 

Our sustainability specialists can provide a tailored plan to help you: 

  • Improve the efficiency of your premises, products, or processes
  • Reduce costs
  • Investigate renewable energy options
  • Respond to future challenges
  • Take advantage of climate change and net zero opportunities

Find out more about our sustainability support 

Take advantage of Scotland's green energy opportunities

Scotland's energy transition sector is growing fast.

Using our skills, creativity, and knowledge, we can help you expand into the four areas crucial to Scottish supply chain growth:

Better understand the energy transition and explore opportunities for your business.

Learn about Scotland's energy transition opportunity 

Green recovery toolkit

Learn about sustainability support and funding from our partners.

One-to-one support

Get free one-to-one support opens in a new window from Business Energy Scotland and advice on how to make changes, including: 

  • A free energy assessment to identify where and how you can make savings
  • A comprehensive report showing key actions you can take and where you can get further support

Green office guide

Read a green office guide opens in a new window from Business Energy Scotland with ideas to help you create a more sustainable, energy-efficient and cost-efficient office.

Other guides and tools

Find a range of guides and tools opens in a new window from Business Energy Scotland designed to support businesses. 

Case studies

Be inspired by what others have done. Read energy efficiency case studies opens in a new window from Business Energy Scotland.

More support services

Explore net zero guidance, support, consultancy and training opens in a new window available to Scottish businesses on the FindBusinessSupport website.

SME Loan Fund 

Find guidance and apply for the SME Loan Fund opens in a new window on the Business Energy Scotland website. This is a fund from the Scottish Government which can be used to install energy efficient measures such as lighting and heating upgrades, double glazing, insulation and much more.

Food and drink business support

Get free, tailored food and drink business support from Zero Waste Scotland opens in a new window. This is available for hospitality, manufacturing and retail businesses who want to reduce their food waste. Support is also available for the public sector to reduce food waste.

More funding opportunities

Browse net zero funding available to Scottish businesses opens in a new window on the FindBusinessSupport website.

Sign up to our newsletter opens in a new window to stay informed about future grant support and funding opportunities.

Find NetRegs environmental guidance for business opens in a new window on the NetRegs website.

SEPA, in partnership with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency has created NetRegs, providing environmental guidance for businesses in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

The dedicated website provides free advice, guidance and online tools about environmental regulations and how to comply with them.

Get practical advice for businesses and professionals opens in a new window from NatureScot – Scotland's nature agency – on a range of topics from planning and development to land and sea management. 

Got a question?

Our specialists are on hand to answer your questions and get you started on your sustainability journey.

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