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Looking for inspiring stories? Meet our net zero heroes.
Everyone can have a part in reducing emissions and protecting the future of the unique natural environment we enjoy in the Highlands and Islands.
Meet just a few of our region's #netzeroheroes from across the years who are leading change in sectors like energy, tourism and food & drink, who are protecting our natural resources, and who are improving efficiency and sustainability in businesses and communities.
Every change, whether large or small helps.
Climate week champions
Scotland's climate is always a great opportunity to look at the wide range of activity happening across the Highlands and Islands to tackle the climate crisis.
Hear from:
Lawrie at Black Isle Brewery in Munlochy
Keith at Wee Studio Records in the Isle of Lewis
Kerry at 8 Doors Distillery at John O'Groats
Moray from Mull and Iona Community Trust at Ulva Ferry
Alison from History Links Museum in Dornoch
Allister from Easy Empty Bag in Dunoon
Martin from Stannergill Whisky in Castletown
Corrin from DAY1 and Inverness Kart Raceway in Inverness
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LOW CARBON ENERGY IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Hear about the challenges and opportunities available in the Highlands and Islands whilst working towards a net zero Scotland by 2045.
Our Net Zero Heroes - Transition
Businesses and organisations across the region are exploring innovative solutions, creating jobs and developing new skills and expertise to address key climate challenge issues.
Nortenergy
A lack of quality fruit and vegetables available locally inspired Nortenergy to develop Polycrub.
The social enterprise set up by the Northmavine Community Development Company operates in the northernmost peninsula of mainland Shetland. Polycrub enables fruit and vegetables to be grown undercover in extreme climates.
Selling Polycrub kits has become a key trading activity for Nortenergy.
Clean Islands
Seven of the region’s islands are working together on an international project to lower carbon emissions associated with heat, transport and electricity supplies for residents.
The islands of Eigg, Muck, Rum, Canna, Fair Isle, Foula and the peninsula of Knoydart were selected as ‘pioneering islands’ in the Clean Energy for EU Islands programme and have now developed decarbonisation pathways.
Scottish Association for Marine Science
At SAMS, research work is taking place to increase knowledge around seaweed farming.
A better understanding of the production cycle will help create a vibrant industry which is actively helping to lower carbon levels and provide alternative food sources for people, animals and plants.
The Ledge
With help from HIE and Business Energy Scotland, this charitable social enterprise moved to an air source heat pump system to cut energy usage, lower costs and with an aim to reduce its carbon emissions by around 60%.
Buildings
Meet some of the projects greening our homes, businesses and community spaces
Sustainable growing
Businesses and organisations involved in food sourcing and production
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