An initiative co-founded by ScottishPower during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in 2021 has been honoured with the 'Net Zero Heroes' award at the annual Centre of Engineering Education & Development (CeeD) Awards.

The Scottish Business Climate Collaboration (SBCC), established by ScottishPower alongside other major corporate entities with significant operations in Scotland, was created to spearhead the fight against climate change, inspire lasting action following COP26, and accelerate the transition to a net-zero future.

The CeeD award acknowledges the success of the collaborative effort between the founding companies – Aggreko, Diageo, EY, FirstGroup, Bank of Scotland, ScottishPower, Scottish Water, and Wood Group – and the small and medium-sized (SME) business community they support.

A key achievement of the SBCC is the creation of the Climate Action Hub, a free online platform designed to equip companies with the knowledge and tools needed to understand net zero, measure their carbon footprints, and develop effective decarbonisation strategies.

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The Hub, which has been accessed by approximately 500 SMEs to date, is supported and promoted by the SBCC, the Scottish Government, and Zero Waste Scotland. It offers a wealth of resources, including 12 concise e-learning modules covering topics ranging from basic climate science to carbon emissions related to business practices.

Dr. Sam Gardner, ScottishPower's Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, expressed pride in the SBCC's recognition, stating: "We're proud to be part of the SBCC and receive the CeeD ‘Net Zero Heroes' award. This collaboration was borne out of the collective commitment to be a force for good across the business community and we can clearly see that's paying dividends, with hundreds of businesses making use of the Climate Action Hub."

He further emphasised the value of the Hub, adding: "The Hub is a fantastic resource that will help business benefit from the environmental and economic opportunities available as we work together towards a cleaner and greener future. The real net zero heroes are those businesses who strive every day to take a step in the right direction and we at ScottishPower and the SBCC are right behind them."

The award highlights the growing recognition of collaborative efforts in tackling climate change and the crucial role that initiatives like the SBCC play in empowering businesses of all sizes to contribute to a sustainable future.