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. 

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