“Proactive companies that embrace sustainable, low carbon approaches are likely to become more competitive.” ---Low Carbon Scotland: Public Engagement Strategy 2010

Cutting carbon can help cut costs, enhance your reputation and increase competitiveness through better environmental performance. 

We offer a range of services around carbon management including carbon footprint assessments and carbon reduction action plans.As we’re publicly funded this support is free of charge to eligible food & drink companies. 

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“A £1,000 savings in energy bills is the equivalent of generating an additional £20,000-£30,000 in sales” –A Low Carbon Economic Strategy for Scotland

Reducing energy consumption is quick and easy approach to saving money and cutting your carbon footprint. The Carbon Trust reports that on average, 25% of an organisation’s electricity costs come from lighting and that 30% of energy consumed in the UK is wasted.

Our Dare to Compare tool can help you monitor and reduce your energy costs. The tool allows you to compare your energy spend with similar sized businesses, helping you identify areas where you might be spending more than industry average. 

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Cutting 1 tonne of food waste could save:

• £500 worth of raw materials and ingredients
• £48 in landfill tax
• 4.36 tonnes of CO₂e

Food waste costs money and contributes to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions. We can help you reduce costs and identify opportunities for making informed decisions about your waste management options.

Check out our Food Waste Map to find opportunities in your area for alternative food waste collection services with can help you cut costs and carbon.   

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Sometimes the best lessons are learned from others in your industry.  We’ve compiled a series of case studies and fact sheets highlighting best practices for environmental performance. We can also help you explore opportunities for collaborating  with other small businesses around transportation and distribution.        

Events can be a great way to learn about practical environmental solutions, the latest technologies and innovative practices. Check out the latest events here.