Sustainable Scotland

In this podcast, in association with the Royal Highland Show, we explore agriculture and sustainability, as well as the Show's own focus on sustainability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saving the planet needs smart investment. For this to happen effectively projects need to be supported that deliver positive environmental and social impact. A new The Scotsman Sustainable Scotland podcast, in association with law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, explores the topic of Financing Decarbonisation, and the related challenges and opportunities. The Financing Decarbonisation podcast features...

Scotch whisky is enjoyed across the world and there are still vast opportunities to reach new consumers, particularly with the recent UK-India trade deal. But the world is constantly changing, so it’s vital that Scotch stays relevant to ensure its continued success in the years to come. A new episode of The Scotsman’s Sustainable Scotland podcast delves into the topic of ‘The future of Scotch whis...

While most people aspire to live more sustainably, some may be put off from switching to greener energy sources for various reasons, such as being unsure about the best options available. A new episode of The Scotsman’s Sustainable Scotland podcast, in association with Aira, a clean energy-tech business, focuses on the benefits of air source heat pumps and looks to dispel any myths. Nicola Mahmood...

It is vital that Scotland’s homes are decarbonised at pace if the country’s target of reaching net zero emissions by 2045 - five years ahead of the rest of the UK - is to be met. This topic is the focus of a new episode of The Scotsman Sustainable Scotland podcast, in association with social enterprise Changeworks.  The podcast features: Josiah Lockhart, chief executive of Changeworks; Sam Cr...

If net zero emission targets are to be met, it is vital for a circular economy model to be embraced, according to experts. Vegware, an Edinburgh-headquartered company committed to playing its role in circularity and promoting the bioeconomy. Vegware is a compostable food service packaging firm that also provides the Close the Loop composting collection offering. In the latest episode of The Scotsm...

Sustainability is arguably at or near the top of the agenda for individuals and organisations now more than ever as net zero targets get closer. But the green landscape can be difficult to navigate given the number of buzzwords and phrases that abound. A new edition of The Scotsman’s Sustainable Scotland podcast, in partnership with independent UK law firm Burges Salmon delves into the topics of n...

Scotch whisky is a long-term industry. The Scotsman, in association with E.ON, recently brought together a selection of experts to discuss how to future-proof Scotch whisky. Highlights of that insightful discussion can be heard in a new Sustainable Scotland podcast, in partnership with E.ON. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scotland has a well-publicised and ambitious target of reaching net zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045 – five years ahead of the rest of the UK. For this to be achieved, businesses of all sizes must work together to tackle climate change. The latest podcast in The Scotsman’s Sustainable Scotland series, entitled ‘Empowering the Transition’ and in partnership with The Scottish Business...

The latest Scotsman Sustainable Scotland podcast, in partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, examines the challenges and opportunities for hospitality SMEs and the help on offer. It focuses on Climate Springboard, a collaboration between Royal Bank and the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, which works with SMEs to assist them in their sustainability ambitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Businesses of all sizes, and particularly small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), should be supported in their efforts to cut carbon emissions as this is good for their bottom line, as well as being of benefit to the environment. Participants in the latest Scotsman Sustainable Scotland podcast, in partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, explained how taking action now to reach net zero can giv...

With a UK-wide ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars scheduled for 2030, along with the 2045 target to reach net zero carbon emissions in Scotland, the climate change challenge remains at the top of the agenda. But for disabled people, and their families, the green transport transition raises particular challenges, from the in-accessibility of charging points to a lack of suitable electric...

Scotland’s agriculture sector is a vital part of the economy, and a continued focus on sustainability and tackling climate change is needed to ensure its ongoing success and growth. The annual Royal Highland Show - a celebration of the best of food, farming and rural life - returns to Ingilston in Edinburgh from 22 to 25 June. Each year the topic of sustainability becomes more pertinent as Scotlan...

Developing fisheries along wellbeing economy principles is something that Dr Ingrid Kelling, Assistant Professor of Sustainable and Ethical Seafood at Heriot-Watt University’s Lyell Centre for Earth and Marine Sciences and Director of the Fair Food Hub, is committed to. In a new episode of The Scotsman’s Sustainable Scotland podcast, in partnership with Heriot-Watt University’s Lyell Centre, a glo...

Off the east coast of Scotland in the North Sea’s outer Firth of Forth is the site earmarked for one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms. SSE Renewables is behind the development of Berwick Bank which has the potential to significantly boost the nation’s ambitions to reach net zero, advance sustainability and benefit the local and wider economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Saving Panmure House: The rich history, sad decline and remarkable renewal of Adam Smith’s final home in Edinburgh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Scotland can be a world leader in creating vibrant communities by using private investment to unlock social, environmental and employment benefits. Featuring Dr Lesley Sawers OBE, Scotland and GB commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission and a Board member of Crosswind Developments, and Sarah Smith, Director of Communities at Link Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Professor Adam Dixon, the first Adam Smith Chair in Sustainable Capitalism, discusses how we can harness the way Smith and his contemporaries brought different disciplines together to examine major issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too many commercial developments are built to maximise density for profit rather than designed with the aim of attracting people to live and work there, according to an expert in regeneration and economic development. Speaking to The Scotsman's Sustainable Scotland podcast is Steve Dunlop, board member at Crosswind Developments and John Watson, chief executive of Crosswind Developments. Hosted on...

Farmers in Scotland are showing enormous creativity to reshape their businesses for the future – despite huge financial pressures, skills shortages and a need to be green to secure funding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlands Rewilding is calling on 'citizen rewilders' to support is ambitions to rewild the Highlands of Scotland, address climate change, tackle the biodiversity collapse and help nature recover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirsty Summers, head of workforce and skills at the Scotch Whisky Association, explains how all skills should be green and how such skills are helping the industry reach net zero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scotland has a huge opportunity to create tens of thousands of jobs in the green energy economy - but the skills system has to adapt quickly and flexibly to ensure that the maximum number of people benefit from the shift. That's one of the key messages in the latest podcast in The Scotsman's Sustainable Scotland series, Green Skills: Two Little Words, One Massive Opportunity. Our guests include La...

The UK could achieve "something big" in offshore wind if all parties focus on finding solutions to speed up the time it takes to get turbines spinning - and get power into the grid more efficiently. Scott McCallum, a Partner and renewable energy expert with law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn, examines the challenges facing offshore wind in the latest episode of The Scotsman's Sustainable Scotland po...

The Scottish net zero target is five years ahead of the rest of the UK (and much of the world), but experts told The Scotsman's Sustainable Scotland podcast it can be done - but it won’t be easy. Our host David Lee speaks with:  Richard Cockburn, Partner and UK Head of Energy at legal firm Womble Bond Dickinson. Joanne Allday, Strategic Business Development manager at Port of Cromarty Firth....