Social enterprises, community organisations and charities can apply to be part of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Climate Springboard delivered by Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI). It offers around 8 -12 hours of an expert-led, guided support to help you understand, plan, and act on climate change.
Key Criteria
You will finish the programme with:
- a compliant carbon footprint
- a clear, achievable net zero action plan
- a tailored to-do list of quick wins to lower emissions and costs
- a resource pack containing step-by-step guides
- access to a growing network of over 275 organisations on similar journeys
The shedule for the next programme group is:
- Thursday 27 August 2026
- Thursday 10 September 2026
- Thursday 14 September 2026
- Thursday 1 October 2026
The programme is suitable for beginners who have been operating for a year and those already on their sustainability journey.

