Scotland Food & Drink Partnership Net Zero Commitment

We’re thrilled to share that Iain Clunie, our Programme Director, will be speaking at the @Scottish Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) Conference 2025! 🎤♻️    📅 Date: 26 March 2025  📍 Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh  🔗 Event Details: https://lnkd.in/egQXTkuh    Iain will be sharing insights on the role of anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas in Scotland’s just transition to a green economy, discussing how AD can contribute to net-zero targets, energy security, and circular economy growth. 🌍⚡    The conference will cover:  ✅ Industry trends & market developments  ✅ Regulation & health & safety updates  ✅ Finance & investment for AD projects  ✅ Innovative case studies in Scotland    This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about renewable energy, biogas, and the future of green gas in Scotland.  Are you attending? Let us know in the comments! 👇   #Sustainability #Biogas #NetZero #CircularEconomy #Scotland #RenewableEnergy 

🌍 Last Chance for Free Carbon Literacy Training! 🌍 Are you part of Scotland’s food and drink industry and eager to learn how to cut carbon emissions? This is your final opportunity to join our free Carbon Literacy Training, delivered in partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful and SAC Consulting. 📅 March 25th – Limited spots available This training is designed for everyone in the food and drink industry – whether you're a grower, packer, or manufacturer. Gain valuable insights into the carbon impact of daily activities and practical tools to drive positive change at individual, community, and organizational levels.  What’s included? ✅ A six-hour online session  ✅ Self-study activities via Moodle  ✅ Final assessment & evaluation 🎓 Complete the course and receive an official Certificate of Carbon Literacy!  📩 Secure your spot now by emailing netzero@fdfscotland.org.uk. Let’s make a real difference in Scotland’s food and drink sector! 🌱 #NetZero #Sustainability #CarbonLiteracy #ScotlandFoodAndDrink

Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF) Very tight deadline. The window is open for businesses to submit expressions of interest. Hurry! This window closes March 19th. Expressions of interest should be submitted to Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise. Details are here: https://lnkd.in/esHf33QP Scotch Whisky Association Salmon Scotland Quality Meat Scotland Dairy UK AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Scottish Bakers FDF Scotland Scotland Food & Drink SAOS Ltd NFU SCOTLAND Seafood Scotland Opportunity North East Limited

Understanding Net Zero 💡 What is Net Zero? It means balancing the greenhouse gases we emit with those we remove from the atmosphere. For the food & drink industry, this means: ✅ Reducing emissions from energy, transport, and waste ✅ Sourcing sustainably to lower carbon footprints ✅ Offsetting unavoidable emissions (e.g., reforestation, carbon capture) Why does it matter? 🌡️ Climate change threatens food production & global stability 💰 Investors & consumers prefer sustainable businesses 📜 Governments are introducing stricter regulations 📖 Get practical guidance in the Navigating Net Zero handbook: https://lnkd.in/e-m5m5ks #NetZero #SustainableBusiness #ClimateAction

Our Programme Director, Iain Clunie was delighted to share insights into our work and how we're supporting the Scotland Food & Drink industry to deliver on our shared #netzero goals. Thanks Forth Rivers Trust for bringing together so many vital stakeholders at this excellent event. We look forward to further #collaboration.

Don't miss this webinar from Scotland Food & Drink Partnership Net Zero Commitment, covering how your business can smooth its way towards Net Zero progress. 📆 6 February 2025 🕛 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM 📍 Online Join the webinar to hear directly from Kim Schoppink, Regional Lead - Europe at the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Dr Catherine Russell, Environmental and Carbon Specialist at ALBERT BARTLETT. You will also hear from a business that has worked through the scheme, providing further insights into the initiative. Find out more and register at: https://bit.ly/4fvYxer

🟢 Exciting Collaboration for a Greener Future! 🟢   Yesterday, our Programme Manager, Simon McKeating, attended the launch of an innovative decarbonisation project with ALBERT BARTLETT and Arthian -working together to explore sustainable energy solutions for the factory. We’re excited about the potential of this project to unlock practical decarbonisation opportunities for the site.   A huge thank you to the Albert Bartlett team for their warm hospitality and to Arthian for their expertise. Collaboration like this is key to driving meaningful change!   If your organisation is part of the Scottish food system and looking to reduce carbon emissions, we’d love to help shape your plans and turn them into reality.   📩 Get in touch at NetZero@fdfscotland.org.uk to start the conversation!

Albert Bartlett are proud to be part of this webinar with our Environmental and Carbon Specialist, Catherine Russell, presenting on our experience of having our science-based targets validated this year. She will be sharing learnings, challenges, and the benefits of having validated targets. Tune in next week to learn more.

Uncertainty, be it about tariffs, labour supply, or climate change, poses a significant challenge for all businesses, with particular implications for the food system. The ability to plan, implement interventions, and adapt is crucial for ensuring long-term business survival in the face of these uncertainties.

Uncertainty, be it about tariffs, labour supply, or climate change, poses a significant challenge for all businesses, with particular implications for the food system. The ability to plan, implement interventions, and adapt is crucial for ensuring long-term business survival in the face of these uncertainties.