Sustainability Webinars

Energy efficiency and reduced carbon consumption are identified as priority actions to support Scotland’s transition to a low carbon economy. With additional factors affecting businesses including rising energy costs and customer expectations for sustainable options, it’s helpful to know what free support is available to you. 

Keep Scotland Beautiful joined us to share some of the easy, actionable things you can do to become more sustainable in your business.

Filmed on 20/06/2024 using Filmora. 

The move to a net zero economy is already happening, bringing both opportunities and challenges to businesses. 

The Scottish Government has set a 2045 target for net zero emissions of all greenhouse gases with a reduction of 75% by 2030 and 90% by 2040.

The destination strategy for Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire – ‘A Framework for Growth, 2022 – 2030’ notes that tourism generates spend, supports businesses, and jobs, and brings vibrancy to city, towns and villages. It can and should play a significant role in the future success and sustainability of the region’s economy and quality of life. This will mean actively contributing to the regional and national transition to a net zero economy – not only helping to meet targets, but also meeting customer expectations.

Tiomóid Foley, VisitScotland’s Net Zero Manager, joined us to explain tourism businesses can get started and reduce their emissions, increase efficiency, reduce costs, build resilience, and manage risks, as well as meet the increasing consumer demand for sustainability.

Filmed on 21/11/2023 using Filmora. 

The scale of food waste is staggering. The equivalent of one in every six meals served by settings in Scotland is thrown away, costing the Scottish hospitality industry a whopping £10,000 per venue per year.

During this webinar, we heard from Gerry Boyle, Hospitality Partner at Zero Waste Scotland, who outlined a newly launched four-week challenge to help you measure your current food waste, and develop an action plan to make reductions and grow profits.

During the webinar we covered:

• The impact of food waste on the food service sector and the environment

• Financial benefits of food waste reduction

• Tools and interventions to reduce waste

• Additional support available from Zero Waste Scotland

Tackling food waste is one of the easiest things we can all do for the environment...when we know how.

Filmed on 10/10/2023 using Filmora. 

Managing your carbon footprint more effectively can be better not just for the planet, but also for your bottom line.

In this webinar we were joined by sustainable tourism accreditation provider, Green Tourism, who provided an insight into net zero, greenhouse gases and managing your businesses’ carbon footprint. We learnt what the emissions are and where they arise in your business, how to calculate your carbon footprint and where and how you can reduce your emissions.

Filmed on 16/03/2023 using Filmora. 

Did you know that 71% of travellers want to make more effort in 2023 to travel more sustainably, according to Booking.com’s 2022 Sustainable Travel Report?

With increasing numbers of visitors making sustainability a critical part of their buying decision, it is important to consider what you can do to offer the sustainable experience that visitors are seeking. In addition, many of the steps that you may take to help protect our planet, can also help you reduce your business costs.

In this webinar, we heard from sustainable tourism accreditation provider, Green Tourism, who provided practical hints and tips on how you can get started or make further development on your sustainability journey.

Filmed on 02/03/2023 using Filmora. 

This was the second webinar in our sustainable tourism series, delivered by Green Tourism. It explored customer expectations in relation to sustainability and how to market your green achievements. Watch the webinar recording to hear about current trends influencing customer interest and demand for sustainability, how to engage and involve your customers in your sustainability journey and top tips for content, hashtags and key words to use to improve your search rankings and help visitors looking for sustainable travel options to find you.

Filmed on 08/06/2021 using Filmora. 

This was the third in our sustainable tourism webinar series, delivered by Green Tourism. It explored how businesses can identify and implement changes that can lead to becoming more energy and water efficient, reduce waste and save money.

Filmed on 17/06/2021 using Filmora. 

This was the final webinar in our sustainable tourism series, delivered in partnership with Green Tourism. It explored how you can develop and implement your own sustainability strategy, policy and action plan. Watch the recording of the webinar to help you identify and understand how to set up a sustainability strategy and SMART action plan, and how to develop your own sustainability policy relevant for your business and customers. Also, find out about the importance of greening your supply chain and how to involve your suppliers in your sustainability journey. You will also learn how to develop a framework for improvement and how to monitor and measure your achievements. 

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Filmed on 23/06/2021 using Filmora.