Fashion rental. Sustainable Floristry. Reusable cup cleaning systems. Cashmere Recycling. Satellite observation of Earth’s changes. What do all these businesses have in common? They are all women-led, focus on sustainable initiatives, and have used the free market research service from Scottish Enterprise and Business Gateway.
It is an exciting time to be a Scottish business. With COP26 fast approaching, everyone is thinking green. These creative businesses contribute to Scotland’s overall sustainable growth. When they hold these values, it sends the message to the world that, here in Scotland, we care about the future of the planet. As we help gather data and research for companies, we see women leading the charge to be sustainable and green.
Jessica Hamilton is a researcher at Scottish Enterprise. Below, she shares how her work can help businesses aim for a brighter future.