The Scottish Government has set a target date for net-zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. This transition is to benefit the Scottish environment, people and prosperity.
With the Interface mission “To enable business-academic collaborations for economic and societal benefit” the service we deliver and the collaborations we broker have a pivotal role to play in tackling climate change challenges. We have access to hundreds of academic experts and specialist facilities which can positively contribute to the Scottish Government’s Net-Zero Carbon Emission objectives.
In November 2021 Glasgow is hosting the UN Climate Change Conference – COP26 and this event is driving discussions and an exploration of innovation for net-zero in Scotland.
At the recent event ‘Scotland’s Countdown to COP26’, delivered by Scotland’s Innovation Centres and The Herald in November 2020, 99% of respondents think collaboration is essential in tackling climate change.
Here is a selection of Interface environmental sustainability resources:
The Scottish Food and Drink Net Zero Challenge Fund
The Scottish Food & Drink Net Zero Challenge Fund has been launched awarding funds of up to £10,000 to support businesses to work with academia to improve their environmental sustainability measures. For more information and to apply please click here.
Insightful webinars
Collaborations and the Circular Economy webinar
Business for Good: Balancing Purpose with Profit in a Post-Covid Scotland webinar
Tackling Climate Change Challenges
Thought leadership articles
Business and academia come together to tackle environmental challenges
Blog Posts - insights from the Interface team
Case studies - featuring how academics and industry in partnership are enabling a Circular economy.
- Recircle and Heriot-Watt University
- Re-Tek and the University of the West of Scotland
- SMART Plastics project
- Moock Environmental and the University of Dundee
Case studies - demonstrating how academics and industry in partnership are developing disruptive technologies to tackle climate change
- Sunamp and The University of Edinburgh
- Renewable Parts and the University of Strathclyde
- Craine Communications and Heriot-Watt University
- Capture Mobility and University of Aberdeen
- Soltropy and Heriot-Watt University
Case studies - outlining how academics and industry in partnership are increasing efficiencies leading to reduced emissions.
- ThermaFY and Fife College
- Ecometrica and The University of Edinburgh
- Loch Electronics Ltd and Robert Gordon University
- Creative Carbon Scotland and Robert Gordon University and the University of Strathclyde
Case studies - outlining how academics and industry in partnership are protecting and improving natural capital and biodiversity.
- Sustainable Thinking Scotland Community Interest Company and the University of the Highlands & Islands and the University of Strathclyde
- Algae Ltd and Edinburgh Napier University
If you would like further information on how Interface and collaborating with academia could support your Net-zero or climate change challenges please contact us.