A massive showcase: What the summit means for industry
The forthcoming arrival of Cop26 will be significant for industries and organisations across Scotland. Here we share a snapshot of views from different sectors Biotechnology The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre…
‘Offshore oil and gas can be part of the solution to reaching net zero’
Oil and gas companies are increasingly pioneering greener energy as the industry plans for a more diverse future For many decades the UK offshore oil and gas industry has been…
Government ploughs investment into Aberdeen’s net zero technology centre
A technology centre dedicated to bringing down Scotland’s carbon emissions is to receive £16.5m in government funding, it was announced on Friday. The net zero technology centre in Aberdeen has…
Benefits that can flow from clean energy transition
Low-carbon projects are a key factor in the drive to achieve netzero targets, as well as boosting the economy and environment Tackling climate change is clearly a global necessity and…
‘The eyes of the world will be on us’
According to Sir David Attenborough, Cop26 is a crucial event in the fight against climate change. It is also an opportunity for Scotland to become a world leader in the…
Producers fight back in the face of Brexit and Covid challenges
Exports have plummeted but the Scottish food and drink sector is actively seeking ways to survive and prosper Scottish produce, from salmon to Scotch whisky and shortbread, is loved across…
A shopping list of action for recovery
There are signs the economy is moving in the right direction, but the business community says more needs to be done Scotland’s economy is under levels of pressure that are…
How to stay well ahead of the learning curve
More than ever before, executive education has a crucial role to play Every day is a school day, so the saying goes. However in reality once people get on the career ladder there can be a tendency to become wrapped up in a busy job, leaving little time or energy to continue learning. In the…
Why we’re at a crossroads on the journey to net zero
The SCDI blueprint outlines opportunities for a collaborative green industrial revolution The Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s 2030 Blueprint, Making a Good Living, with its positive outlook and ambition for, among other things, clean energy and decarbonisation, arrives at a critical point in Scotland’s journey to net zero. Resilience needs to be built into our…
Ten-year strategy to ensure Scotland is fit for the future
The SCDI spent a year asking members what Scotland should be known for in 2030. The ‘Making a Good Living’ report is the result The challenges we have faced in the last…
