In 2020, 97.4 per cent of Scotland’s electricity demand was met by renewable sources, and greenhouse gases in the country are half the levels of 30 years ago. The UK’s new net zero strategy articulates the central role of renewables in a sustainable energy transition; Scotland’s entrepreneurs are well placed to support. 

Take Intelligent Growth Solutions for example, a Scottish-grown business with some big ideas about tackling food shortages and cutting down carbon footprint from transportation by developing world-leading vertical farming solutions. Or Pawprint, the fast-growing Scottish app which is helping empower individuals to understand the impact they are making on the planet, supported by their employers. Or Renewco Power, who have raised £24m of funding in order to build renewable energy infrastructure capable of powering 2 million homes within five years.