Businesses facing crucial spell
Today’s publication of the second edition of the quarterly Business and Economy Review, in association with the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI), coincides with a critical date for…
90 years of purpose and innovation
Our 90th year has served as an opportunity to reflect on SCDI’s origins in the Great Depression and our achievements to date. The Scottish Development Council, set up in 1931,…
Positive action being taken on diversity and inclusion issues
Initiatives focus attention on social mobility and equality Diversity and inclusion are becoming ever more important for businesses as they increasingly realise the value of attracting employees from a variety…
Innovation and adaptability the key to continued success
All sectors of the economy have been challenged over the last year as businesses have been forced to navigate the impact of Covid-19. Professional services, including law firms, have not…
Will the office ever be the same?
Employers are rethinking office space, and not only to take into account post-Covid health and safety considerations. More than anything, they have to ensure workers are happy to return. Until…
Time for Scotland’s EV switch to move into the fast lane
Demand for electric vehicles and associated charging is expected to increase significantly in Scotland over the next decade in response to government policies and market responses As the world starts…
Do we need an electric shock?
The green road to electric vehicles – is it time for fewer carrots and more sticks? “We have to hurry, we have to get faster in the fight against climate…
Building a head of steam towards decarbonisation
Why the UK’s industrial areas could be in the vanguard of the carbon capture revolution The UK could be on the verge of a carbon capture revolution, and the opportunities…
Industry getting into the spirit of sustainability
How construction and whisky sectors are playing their part Climate change is an issue for all industries, and different sectors have specific challenges they must rise to, using the tools…
Implementing a rock-solid ESG strategy? Here’s what you need to know
As the world turns its attention to Cop26, issues surrounding environmental, social and governance (ESG) have never been more important. If it’s not already, ESG should be at the forefront…
