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Economic Development and Net Zero: Support for Business Facing Staff

Tackling climate change is priority for governments and businesses around the world – and we as economic development practitioners must act to drive change and create a more sustainable and prosperous Scotland. Net zero is fundamentally reshaping how Scotland’s economy operates, driven by legislation, regulation, climate risks and global market opportunities.

This net zero course is designed for economic development professionals working across Scotland’s local authorities, regional and national agencies, and other organisations, specifically for business facing staff. It will begin by defining net zero and examining wider sustainability priorities, before outlining how to assess your carbon footprint, create climate strategies, and also support others to do. The course will also provide context and summarise the wider system and other considerations for the journey to net zero, including:

• Ensuring a just transition
• Building resilience and adaptation to climate risks
• Market opportunities
• Greening jobs

The course will deliver real-world examples in a Scottish context and will be delivered interactively with opportunities to ask questions, share your own experience, and take part in group exercises. Key terms, suggested approaches, and useful resources will also be shared, leaving participants with a practical understanding of the importance of economic development in achieving net zero in Scotland.

Through these engaging sessions, you’ll gain:

• A clear understanding of the risks and opportunities of the net zero transition for businesses in Scotland.

• Practical skills to help businesses measure, report, and reduce their climate impact.

• The confidence to guide businesses in cutting emissions and saving money while working towards a sustainable future.

Workshop overview:

• Wednesday 18th June (09:30-11:30) Workshop 1 – Economic Development and the Net Zero Transition: Risks and Opportunities

• Wednesday 25th June (09:30-11:30) Workshop 2 – Engaging Businesses with Net Zero: Communication, Measurement & Reporting

• Wednesday 2nd July (09:30-11:30) Workshop 3 – Supporting Businesses with Net Zero: Climate Action & Decarbonisation

The Course is delivered by Climate Springboard, delivered by the University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), translates complex climate research into business-relevant insights. Climate Springboard are experts at supporting private sector decarbonisation and over the past 2 years it has helped over 250 Scottish SMEs decarbonise, unlocking the opportunities of the net zero economy. The University—ranked 15th globally and 3rd in the UK for sustainability (QS 2024) — ensures research drives real-world impact.

Experts in supporting the private sector alleviate the risks and access the opportunities of the transition to net zero, the team are delivering this EDAS CPD course as a series of three interactive workshops. These workshops are designed to equip business-facing staff with the knowledge and confidence to support businesses on their net zero journey.

Tutor: Alison Wood, Climate Springboard Facilitator and Business Support Specialist

Alison is an experienced workshop facilitator who has supported hundreds of Scottish businesses on their journey to decarbonisation. As a former business owner, she understands the practical challenges companies face and combines this insight with her in-depth knowledge of Scotland’s net zero transition to help businesses take practical, measurable climate action.

 

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Fees

EDAS Member – £285.00 + £57.00 VAT

EDAS Non-Member – £400.00 + £80.00 VAT

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