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The world of low carbon
The World of Resource Management has a lot to offer Scottish businesses.
The global value of low carbon and environmental products and services is estimated to be worth
around 3.3 trillion pounds, with the UK accounting for just 3.7% of the market so far
But
With a little help from Scottish Enterprise, you can create some big opportunities for
you and your business.
The key markets of UK, Europe, Middle East and North America, along with emerging markets
such as Brazil, Russia, India and China, have an ever-increasing demand for low carbon services
and products.
Let's have a quick look at just 5 exciting areas of growth and opportunity...
Renewable energy - the most commonly known low carbon technology, harnessing a whole
range of things such as the wind, waves and the sun, to create a more sustainable form
of energy.
But there are other ways that industries are working to lower carbon emissions.
Energy Efficiency: A wide variety of technologies and processes that reduce the consumption
of energy, by using more energy efficient tools and methods.
Solutions to the ever-growing transport demands is increasingly valuable to companies looking
to reduce their fuel consumption and emissions.
Materials: Biodegradable or better designed packaging, allows companies to save money
by using less materials and reducing harmful pollution.
Water, is becoming a precious resource, so improved waste management systems, or better
methods of reducing pollution, are much sought after by developing businesses.
These are just a few areas of exciting and dynamic growth potential, that the world of
low carbon emissions can offer your business.
Scottish Enterprise has a range of experts and advisers who are already working with
Scottish companies to offer services and innovative solutions within this ever-growing sector.
You might not even know it yet, but the world of low carbon, could mean a world of opportunity.