Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire businesses are being invited to find out more information about how to save money on their energy, water and waste bills.

Sustainable Business Week is open to all small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and runs between 20 – 24 November.

Led by Zero Waste Scotland's Resource Efficient Scotland programme, in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, as part of its 'Powering Aberdeen' programme, Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, will see local SMEs receive free training and attend workshops to learn practical tips on how to tackle the rising costs of energy, water and waste.


They will also learn about funding sources available to help pay for resource efficiency improvements, such as heating, lighting and building upgrades. This includes guidance on how to apply for an interest-free loan from the Scottish Government.

Workshops will be presented by experts from the Resource Efficient Scotland programme, which is funded by the Scottish Government and the European Regional Development Fund.

Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland, said: "We are delighted to bring Sustainable Business Week to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire as part of our commitment to supporting all Scottish SMEs to enjoy the benefits of reduced resource use.

"As well as identifying savings, we are helping businesses take action, through a suite of support tools which provide guidance, training and staff engagement. Our advisors have already supported organisations in Scotland to identify over £42 million worth of savings, and we look forward to sharing this experience with local businesses."

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