By using resources more efficiently, Scottish organisations could save

£2.9 billion every year. We’re here to help you get a cut

of those savings.

Want to cut costs?

Our free advice and support is available to every organisation in Scotland. How much could you save by . . .

• installing new, high-efficiency lighting

• upgrading your heating system

• encouraging staff to be resource efficient

• using less water

• insulating your premises

• improving processes

• using renewable energy

Save money on your organisation’s energy, water and raw material costs Resource Efficient Scotland is a programme from Zero Waste Scotland, funded by the Scottish Government. We help business, and public and third-sector organisations save money by using resources efficiently.

We can provide you with free specialist advice, training, access to funding and suppliers, and in-person on-site support to help you cut your energy, water and raw material costs.

0808 808 2268. . . call our team today to find out, for free.

Workshops and webinarsFree training workshops and lunchtime learning webinars provide in-depth support so that you can implement cost-saving actions successfully.

Our wide range of training events are led by resource efficiency experts and give clear, practical advice to help you quickly take action in your organisation and start to enjoy the business benefits of resource efficiency.

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E-learningOur Green Champions online training course will help you learn new skills, enhance your CV and improve the resource efficiency of your organisation.

Structured learning modules packed with tried-and-tested techniques, and free tools and templates will fast-track your capabilities and help you meet the challenges of rising resource costs, changing environmental regulations and increasing customer demands.

Online toolsA range of online tools designed to help you target opportunities and implement cost-saving actions.

Visit the Resource Efficient Scotland website to use a wide range of interactive tools – including the Savings Finder, Business Resource Centre, Green Town and the Construction Material Exchange.

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One-to-one supportUnlock savings with free one-to-one support from our team of Implementation Advisors and technical specialists.

Whether it’s providing support to help you implement existing projects or conducting a site audit to help you identify areas where you can reduce your environmental impact and save on energy, water and raw materials – our team of experts is here to help you.

FundingResource Efficient Scotland SME loans of between £1,000 and £100,000 will help you become more resource efficient, cut costs, reduce carbon emissions and increase your competitiveness.

If you have a resource efficiency project that needs financial support or are looking to make cost savings from investing in energy efficient equipment, then an interest-free, unsecured Resource Efficient Scotland SME loan could be just what you need to achieve your goal.

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“Who would have thought that a company of our size could make annual savings of over £12,000 so easily? I would encourage all businesses to look at their resource use as a great way of saving money.”

Greg Dalgleish,Co-owner & Fitness Manager, Think Fitness 4 Less

“We are delighted with the report from Resource Efficient Scotland. We have already had budget approval for the work necessary to realise such promising energy savings.”

Joe Dynes,Facilities Manager,Disclosure Scotland

“Resource Efficient Scotland has helped me transform our farm into a low energy input, high production output, sustainable and profitable business. The SME business loan was simple to apply for and was backed up by technical experts who helped us through the project all the way to completion.”

Michael Johnston,Owner,Balnamoon Farm

“We are delighted with our recycling performance at Inverness to date. The support we have received has helped provide a fresh insight on how to achieve zero waste to landfill and work towards our next challenge of waste prevention at source.”

Sue Benson,Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Advisor, LifeScan Scotland Ltd

“The free, independent advice we’ve received from Resource Efficient Scotland has given us the confidence to go ahead and improve our lighting systems in the sure knowledge that we will significantly reduce our operating costs.”

Joe Chaney,Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager,Merson Group

“I’m sure the things that we have done and are planning to do could be replicated in many small businesses throughout Scotland, with similar cost savings and environmental benefits.”

Robert Howie,Customer Experience Manager,Filmhouse

“Doing simple things that cost nothing or very little have helped us reduce purchase and disposal costs. And, the thing is, any company that uses office paper could do the same.”

Laura Kerr,CSR Management Assistant,Murgitroyd & Company

“We are amazed at the cost savings and other benefits that have been achieved by updating our lighting systems and making relatively simple, low-cost changes in other areas.”

Naveed Rasool,Welfare and Environmental Executive,Turnberry Resort

“Resource Efficient Scotland has provided us with detailed facts and figures that will help us decide the future direction of our company as far as resource efficiency is concerned.”

Peter Semple,Managing Director,Professional Linen Services

For help making your savings, contact Resource Efficient Scotland on:0808 808 2268 | www.resourceefficientscotland.com