Getting started on your sustainability transition
Some essential information and guidance for businesses.
Becoming more sustainable starts with simple actions. But knowing where to begin or what to prioritise can be challenging.
We've pulled together some essential information for businesses getting started on their journey to net zero. Whether you need to understand what sustainability means for your business, or tools to help you plan your progress, we can help you get underway.
Sustainability Tools
Get to Net Zero
A free tool on the UK Business Climate Hub that will provide you with a net zero guide based on your sector and region. It also includes details of grants and subsidies which may be available to you.
Green Buildings Tool
This online tool can help you identify which energy-efficient investments in your buildings will have the biggest impact on reducing your emissions and bills, and to plan the budget required.
Soil Association Exchange
This free online platform helps farmers and landowners holistically measure their farm’s environmental impact. Load your farm map to generate a sustainability report, access information on sustainable farming opportunities and search through available grants and incentives.
Carbon Calculators
Assessing emissions is an important step towards planning how to decarbonise your business.
The SME Climate Hub offers two free carbon calculators; one for smaller businesses and one for larger businesses.
Products to support your sustainable transition
From discounted lending for green purposes and investing in clean growth to improving the energy efficiency of buildings and vehicles, we offer a range of products to help your business achieve its net zero ambitions.
Information and guidance
Business Sustainability Checklist
Our free checklist could help you assess how your current actions compare with sustainable best practices, as well as guide your planning for meaningful improvements in the months and years ahead.
Scottish Business Climate Collaboration (SBCC)
Bank of Scotland is a partner of the SBCC, a group of Scottish businesses leading the fight against climate change and accelerating the Just Transition to a Net Zero future.
Manufacturing line walk
Get a free sustainability line walk to identify potential improvements and energy and cost-saving opportunities for your manufacturing business. The line walk is completed by a Manufacturing Technology Centre expert.
Sustainability journeys
Sustainability Voices
A series of short videos with businesses or industry experts talking about the challenges and benefits of becoming more sustainable.
Sustainability case studies
Looking for inspiration? Find out more about how other businesses have invested in becoming more sustainable.
Key sustainability topics
Energy efficient buildings
Energy efficient buildings have lower bills and reduced emissions. Find out more about our Green Buildings Tool and discounted sustainable financing for higher EPC rated buildings.
Lower-carbon transport
Reduce your carbon footprint by acquiring electric or hydrogen vehicles and associated infrastructure.
Energy and renewables
Generate your own green energy with financing for renewables and find out how to switch to green energy providers.
Sustainable farming and food
Learn more about the key sustainability themes in agriculture and access the Soil Association Exchange platform to help you grow sustainably.
Sustainable manufacturing
Plan your progress with an MTC sustainability line walk and access sustainable finance to improve your energy efficiency.
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