Our Support Ecosystem
Scotland’s journey to net zero is supported by a wide network of experts, agencies and organisations. Each plays a different role, from offering hands-on sustainability advice to providing funding, research partnerships and specialist sector knowledge.
This section brings all of that support into one place, making it easier for you to understand what’s available and where to go next.
Meet the organisations supporting your Net Zero journey
Browse Scotland’s regional and national partners offering guidance, funding, innovation support and more. Each profile highlights what they offer and how they can help your business progress on its net zero journey.
Scottish Enterprise
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
South of Scotland Enterprise
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS)
Seafood Scotland
NFU Scotland
Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS)
Food and Drink Federation Scotland
Scottish Bakers
Salmon Scotland
SEFARI
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
Dairy UK
Scotch Whisky Association (SWA)
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What type of support can you access?
Our ecosystem library includes organisations that offer:
Sustainability and Net Zero Guidance
Business and Innovation support
Funding and Grants
Academic Collaboration and Research
Skills, Training and Workforce Development
Regulation, Compliance and Policy Insight
Other Places to Find Support
In addition to the programme partners listed, there is a wide network of organisations which offer sector-relevant support on sustainability and net zero.
Innovation and Academic Support
Interface
Connects businesses with Scotland’s universities and research expertise to drive innovation.
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Innovate UK
UK’s innovation agency helping businesses develop and scale new technologies and solutions.
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IBioIC
Supports biotechnology innovation across the food, drink and bioeconomy sectors.
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Business Support Hubs
Find Business Support (FBS)
Central access point for business guidance, tools and support available across Scotland.
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Scottish Business Climate Collaboration (SBCC)
Coalition supporting SMEs with practical tools to reduce emissions and build climate capability.
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UK Business Climate Hub
UK government-backed hub offering practical tools for SMEs on carbon reduction and net-zero planning.
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Zero Waste Scotland – Knowledge Hub
Provides guidance, tools and data to help Scottish businesses reduce waste and carbon impact.
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Farming Advisory Service (FAS)
Offers technical guidance to improve sustainable farm practices that support food sector supply chains.
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Specialist Area Support (e.g. Energy, Carbon)
Carbon Trust
Provides expert guidance and tools for carbon measurement, energy efficiency, and net-zero planning.
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Energy Saving Trust
Supports SMEs in reducing energy use and improving operational efficiency.
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Business Energy Scotland
Offers free energy efficiency advice and support tailored to SMEs.
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GHG Protocol
Provides globally recognised frameworks for measuring and reporting emissions.
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Financial and Funding Support
Barclays
Offers financial products and advisory support for businesses investing in sustainability and net zero.
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Bank of Scotland
Use their Funding Finder to find sustainability-linked finance and SME support for low-carbon improvements.
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British Business Bank
Provides loan schemes and financial support suitable for sustainability projects.
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Innovate UK - Funding
Provides grants and loans for innovation and low-carbon technology development.
Local Authorities – Net Zero
Provide local support, business engagement, planning support, and sustainability initiatives.
The Data Lab: Funding Finder
A funding-matching tool that helps businesses find relevant public and private grants or funding opportunities.
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Training and E-Learning
Keep Scotland Beautiful (Training)
Delivers climate literacy training and environmental skills programmes.
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Climate Springboard
Helps SMEs access climate expertise and academic insight for sustainability projects.
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SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) - Academy
Supports companies in setting validated science-based climate targets.
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Supply Chain Support
WRAP
Delivers tools and guidance to reduce waste, improve packaging, and cut supply-chain emissions.
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Mondra
Provides lifecycle analysis tools to measure and compare product-level sustainability impacts.
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IGD
Shares best practices and insights for improving sustainability from farm to retail.
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Regulation and Environmental Governance
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)
Regulates environmental performance and provides guidance on compliance, waste, water and emissions.
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NatureScot
Supports nature-based solutions, biodiversity improvements and sustainable land management.
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Ready to start using our tools and guidance?
Visit the Resource Hub for practical templates, guides and action-focused support.