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SUMMARY:How SMEs can use digital tools to track and improve ESG impact
DESCRIPTION:SMEs are facing increasing pressure from customers\, supply chains and regulators to understand\, measure and report their social and environmental impact. Where do you start and how can technology help? \nJoin Denise Taylor from Wylde Connections for an engaging one-hour webinar\, where she will explore practical ways that small and medium-sized businesses can leverage digital tools to advance their ESG and sustainability initiatives. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nWhy ESG reporting matters for SMEs in today’s business landscape\nHow technology is revolutionising carbon tracking\, supply chain mapping and social value measurement\nA look at the fast-growing world of carbon accounting and GHG tools\, life cycle assessments (LCAs)\, value chain mapping\, stakeholder and social impact monitoring\nThe role of AI and automation in ESG data and strategy\nMini demo of Enveglas: A smart ESG diagnostic tool designed specifically for SMEs
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-smes-can-use-digital-tools-to-track-and-improve-esg-impact/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T100000
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SUMMARY:Become a CPD-certified Green Champion
DESCRIPTION:Rising energy costs\, the climate emergency and increasing consumer pressure continue to impact businesses and challenge the way they manage their environmental performance. \nThe good news is Business Energy Scotland’s Green Champions training course has already helped over 4\,000 professionals from organisations across Scotland to prepare for this challenge. \nAnd this is your chance to join them. This webinar will pack the entire Green Champions foundation modules into one session and provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to grow a green\, profitable business.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/become-a-cpd-certified-green-champion-7/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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SUMMARY:Climate Cafe - Lets Talk About How AI Could Help
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the conversation about using AI in climate action. \nWe want to talk about the issues as well as the opportunities\, encourage you to try\, so you can see how it can be useful. \nClimate Cafe GrowBiz is a small friendly gathering and the ideal safe environment to ask questions\, share doubts and give it a go. \nBring a laptop or tablet if you can but a smart phone will also work. If you’ve already had some experience of using AI we would love to hear your about experience – good or bad and what you can share with us. \nFor those who have yet to try\, we will be showing you how to start and then refine your questions to get the responses you need. You’ll be surprised! \nBring your curiosity\, have a coffee and chat. \nYou are very welcome to drop in for part or all of the session but it would be helpful to know numbers so please do book on the link. GrowBiz provide enterprise support to businesses\, enterprises and the self-employed in rural Scotland (i.e. out with cities)- please only a book a place if you are based in rural Scotland.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/climate-cafe-lets-talk-about-how-ai-could-help/
LOCATION:Creative Exchange\, Stormont Street\, Perth\, PH1 5NW
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T130000
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SUMMARY:Understand\, Measure and Report on your Company's Carbon Footprint
DESCRIPTION:Four years on from the launch of the Scottish Business Climate Collaboration – set up as a legacy from COP 26 in Glasgow – COP 30 is poised to focus on readiness\, resilience and real world action to tackle climate change. So\, what does this mean for the wider business community in Scotland and across the UK? \nJoin us for this 1 hour webinar\, where Zero Waste Scotland will set out how the Scottish Business Climate Collaboration’s free interactive online learning portal and carbon tool is providing businesses like yours with the opportunity to understand carbon\, identify hotpots and ultimately develop your Climate Action plan. \nScotland is leading the way with this unique\, free interactive learning framework which provides a step by step guide through 12 e-learning modules\, resources guidance and access to a comprehensive carbon tool. The framework is also open to businesses across the UK to use.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/understand-measure-and-report-on-your-companys-carbon-footprint/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T195815
CREATED:20251112T151802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T151802Z
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SUMMARY:VisitScotland Business Essentials Bitesize Webinars: How to take those first steps in climate action
DESCRIPTION:Discover the steps you should consider when developing your first climate action plans\, with practical guidance on where to go when considering developing sustainability goals and targeting your emissions. \nThis VisitScotland Business Essentials webinar is suitable for businesses starting out in their climate plan journey.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/visitscotland-business-essentials-bitesize-webinars-how-to-take-those-first-steps-in-climate-action/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T195815
CREATED:20251216T090413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T090413Z
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SUMMARY:VisitScotland climate tools on the Business Support Hub
DESCRIPTION:Discover VisitScotland’s Business Support Hub Sustainability pages – showing you how to navigate resources\, access climate tools\, and use self-service options to develop or enhance your climate action plan. \nWe’ll walk you through the VisitScotland Climate Action Plan and create a more sustainable business together.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/visitscotland-climate-tools-on-the-business-support-hub/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260116T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260116T140000
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CREATED:20251202T133723Z
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SUMMARY:Net Zero with GrowBiz and Wasted Degrees
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in hearing how other businesses have approached difficult challenges? In particular how to make solutions work for the environment and the bottom line? Join us and Conall and Jack to talk about innovative solutions for packaging\, the supply chain\, raw materials and waste management in the Blair Atholl Brewery. They will tell us their story\, join the discussion and chat informally as well as offering a tour and taste! \nTheirs is an inspiring story; growth has been rapid from ‘hobby’ to business and they are already planning to move to a larger site. Their commitment to recycling the energy produced by the brewing process is driving the next initiative. \nWhatever your sector you’ll find something to consider differently and you’ll definitely be inspired by the brothers’ innovative thinking that enables them to make ‘good decisions’ for the environment\, the community and their staff.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/net-zero-with-growbiz-and-wasted-degrees/
LOCATION:Wasted Degrees Brewery\, Pitlochry\, PH18 5TL
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260121T120000
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CREATED:20260105T133150Z
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SUMMARY:Roadmap to circularity for islands and rural communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Zero Waste Scotland in this session aimed at island and rural communities which addresses circularity in the Built Environment and Energy Infrastructure sector. \nCircular economy practices in both Scotland’s Built Environment (BE) and Energy Infrastructure sector\, have the potential to deliver social\, environmental and economic benefits by reducing emissions associated with infrastructure design and deployment; enhancing the strength of local supply chains by ensuring that materials and components are maintained at and restored to the highest level of value possible for as long as possible; and reducing our dependence on international supply chains for the supply of essential materials such as critical raw materials. \nZero Waste Scotland are currently developing sector specific roadmaps\, each of which will have a set of interventions designed specifically to address circularity in the Energy Infrastructure sector. A system thinking approach has been taken\, which has included the development of system maps for each sector. These maps tell us the most important factors influencing businesses in these sectors and we are looking for stakeholders to help identify the correct interventions to address these. This requires input from stakeholders across the economy who influence the sector including finance\, insurance\, public organisations\, skills and standards.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/roadmap-to-circularity-for-islands-and-rural-communities/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T120000
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SUMMARY:Making the most of your Carbon Audit: Beyond the tick-box exercise
DESCRIPTION:You may have completed a carbon audit in the last 5 years\, but have you since used the results? \nIn this webinar we’ll chat to Farm Carbon Toolkit about what your carbon audit results can actually tell you\, and what you can do with that data to make more informed decisions\, better understand where you could make savings\, and build resilience in your system. \nCarbon audits are one of the five requirements of the new Whole Farm Plan\, and all farmers and crofters receiving Basic Payments (BPS) must complete one by 2028. \nJoin us for an insightful and interactive session! \nFREE and open to farmers\, crofters\, growers and land managers. Booking required.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/making-the-most-of-your-carbon-audit-beyond-the-tick-box-exercise/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T195815
CREATED:20260119T125300Z
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UID:10093016-1770285600-1770291000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Adaptation & Climate Resilience in the Tourism Sector
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will examine the Heritage Tourism Sector as a case study to explore the innovations and resources emerging from this sector\, what skills\, resources\, and learnings can be adapted for the broader tourism and events audience. \nYou will hear about what free tools and resources there are to support you on this journey.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/adaptation-climate-resilience-in-the-tourism-sector/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T120000
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SUMMARY:Designing Out Waste - with Zero Waste Scotland
DESCRIPTION:SBCC members are invited to this ‘Designing Out Waste’ workshop\, run by Zero Waste Scotland in partnership with the Supply Chain Sustainability School. It includes the opportunity for detailed discussions and interaction around producing practical solutions to reduce waste. \nThe aim is to tackle waste at the earliest project stage and prevent unnecessary waste being generated through a project’s lifetime. \nThe session will also include a focus on the construction sector which is one of the key value chains with the highest potential for circular growth. Discover how businesses are working in practice and find out about Zero Waste Scotland’s new resource link for Reducing Construction Lifecycle Waste. This is a dynamic series of practically focused resources in a logical way for users to find and act upon. \nThis is a practical\, interactive training session\, relevant to small and medium sized enterprises in Scotland who are interested in finding out how one sector is developing circular approaches. Relevant across sustainability\, procurement and project teams\, suppliers\, manufacturers\, contractors\, sub-contractors and designers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/designing-out-waste-with-zero-waste-scotland/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T120000
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CREATED:20260202T115547Z
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SUMMARY:Future-Proofing Your Business - Environmental Tipping Points
DESCRIPTION:Global trends can often disrupt markets and destroy business models. But they can also quickly open up new opportunities for adaptive countries and companies. This webinar series focuses on how businesses can anticipate future change and take action to grasp new opportunities and become more resilient in the face of business risks. \nThis session will focus on environmental tipping points\, as well as green market opportunities to make your business more resilient and efficient. \nIt will discuss how to: \n\nDevelop a tailored sustainability plan aligned with environmental\, social\, and governance (ESG) expectations\nAdopt climate technologies\nGrasp net zero market opportunities\nAdopt circular practices\nInvest in nature\nAdapt to climate impacts\n\nThe presenters will be Neil Freckingham and Amy Fordham of Mathew Algie and Ian Carstairs of Scottish Enterprise. Ewan Mearns of Scottish Enterprise will do the introductions. \nNeil and Amy will discuss the work done at Mathew Algie\, which is the UK’s first Fairtrade\, organic\, and Rainforest Alliance certified coffee producer and sources green coffee by working directly with farmers and cooperatives worldwide. \nIan and Ewan will talk about the support that Scottish Enterprise can offer in this area. \nThis session is ideal for anyone curious to understand strategic business opportunities and risks over the next decade\, including: \n\nBusiness owners and leaders\nThose responsible for business planning and sustainable development
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/future-proofing-your-business-environmental-tipping-points/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T140000
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CREATED:20251216T100403Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability in tenders: A practical guide for SMEs
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we’ll break down what sustainability requirements are starting to show up more regularly in tenders and bids – especially those linked to government procurement – and how your small business can get ahead of them. \nWe’ll cover what’s legally required today\, what’s likely to come next and what practical steps small businesses can take to build credible responses without needing in-house sustainability teams. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nWhy sustainability is increasingly embedded in procurement and tendering processes\nWhat a compliant carbon reduction plan looks like – and what businesses often miss\nPractical steps SMEs can take to meet requirements and stand out
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/sustainability-in-tenders-a-practical-guide-for-smes/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T120000
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CREATED:20260119T130337Z
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UID:10093025-1771497000-1771502400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Climate Change and Carbon
DESCRIPTION:As the recent IPCC report demonstrates\, there has never been a more urgent need to address human impacts on climate change. Businesses are one of the major contributors to carbon emissions and reduction has to occur to avoid the worst effects. \nThis Introduction to Climate Change and Carbon Interactive Webinar\, will develop your knowledge and skills so that you can support your organisation to assess and reduce your carbon emissions\, and demonstrate this to your clients. \nThe session is aimed at small and medium enterprises across Scotland and the wider UK. Find out how you can use the resources and collaboration opportunities provided by the Scottish Business Climate Collaboration to help you cut carbon and benefit from demonstrating the carbon action you are taking to customers and clients. \nDuring this session you will: \n\nBe given an overview of climate change – what it is\, the link to carbon and other gases\, the effects that this leads to and the impact on the built environment\nUnderstand how you can measure carbon impact and identify actions to reduce it\nLearn why and how you should report carbon impact and how to work towards net zero carbon emissions\nFind out how your free membership of the Scottish Business Climate Collaboration can help you drive change within your enterprise/business and with your customers and clients.\n\nThis is a beginner-level webinar and appropriate for those at the start of their journey in developing an approach to understanding and reducing carbon emissions for their organisation.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/introduction-to-climate-change-and-carbon/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T140000
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CREATED:20260119T132455Z
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UID:10093043-1772110800-1772114400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Biochar: Taking commercial British apple production to Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about Biochar as a solution to ‘end of orchard life’ wood and understand why LCA shines a light on packaging materials. \nCommercial apple is a low emission crop but there are challenges at end of orchard life and in terms of the lifecycle carbon analysis (LCA) of the crop production. This Innovate UK funded project considered these and other challenges with actionable results for all growers. \nLearn more about Biochar as a solution to end of orchard life wood and understand why the LCA shines a light on packaging materials.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/biochar-taking-commercial-british-apple-production-to-net-zero/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T120000
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CREATED:20260119T130629Z
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UID:10093027-1773658800-1773662400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Cut your Energy Costs & Carbon
DESCRIPTION:[Energy costs are one of the biggest financial challenges for small and medium enterprises leading to tighter margins. Find out from Business Energy Scotland how you can reduce your energy bill and take advantage of energy efficiency support measures available for Scottish businesses. \nCutting energy contributes to the overall Just Transition to meet Scotland’s target for Net Zero by 2045. Scotland’s new Draft Climate Change Plan to 2040 sets out requirements on businesses to cut emissions and adopt carbon plans\, this webinar will cover how small and medium businesses can cut energy costs and emissions through: \n\nswitching to renewables through green energy tariffs\nenergy saving technology\nenergy efficient measures such as building fabric insulation\, double glazing\, lighting upgrades and efficient heating\ninstalling solar/wind power\nupgrade heating (such as through heat pumps)]\ndecarbonising building heat systems\ncreating community warm hub spaces\n\nBusiness Energy Scotland provides free\, impartial support and access which has already achieved £200 million of savings for Scottish organisations. \nThis webinar is part of a collaboration between Business Energy Scotland the Scottish Business Climate Collaboration\, who are both backed by Scottish Government and businesses.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/cut-your-energy-costs-carbon/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T195815
CREATED:20260119T130815Z
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UID:10093029-1774350000-1774353600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Scope Busting: Getting to Grips with Scope 1\, 2 and 3 carbon emissions
DESCRIPTION:Confused about what we mean when we discuss scopes 1\, 2 and 3? Join this webinar to find out how to reduce your carbon. \nThis Scottish Business Climate Collaboration Webinar will introduce the concept of scope 1\, 2 and 3 emissions and outline the differences between the scopes. \nThis is aimed at organisations who are starting to look at their carbon reporting and want an introduction to the different types of emissions that contribute to an organisation’s carbon footprint. \nJoin this session to find out: \n\nWhat we mean by scope 1\, 2 and 3 emissions\nWhat the difference is between the three scopes\nHow your organisation can start thinking about reducing and reporting your own carbon emissions and how reporting works across a supply chain.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scope-busting-getting-to-grips-with-scope-1-2-and-3-carbon-emissions/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T195815
CREATED:20260202T141423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T141423Z
UID:10093375-1776164400-1776168000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:SBCC Carbon Tool Fundamentals - Measure\, Reduce and Report your Carbon for SME's
DESCRIPTION:This Scottish Business Climate Collaboration Webinar on the free SBCC Carbon Tool designed to support small and medium enterprises in Scotland and the wider UK to measure\, manage\, reduce and report on your carbon. The tool is easy to use and this session will take you through it step by step so you can leave the webinar armed with all the knowledge you need to take action! \nAimed at organisations who are starting to look at their carbon reporting and want an introduction to the different types of emissions that contribute to an organisation’s carbon footprint. \nJoin this session to find out: \n\nWhat we mean by scope 1\, 2 and 3 emissions\nWhat the difference is between the three scopes\nHow your organisation can start thinking about reducing and reporting your own carbon emissions and how reporting works across a supply chain.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/sbcc-carbon-tool-fundamentals-measure-reduce-and-report-your-carbon-for-smes/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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