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News
Explore the latest news, case studies, opinion pieces and blogs from across the ECCI community.

Case Study25 November 2025
Dundee dental supplier finds creative ways to divert waste

News10 November 2025
ECCI hosts COP Cafe for COP 30
As proceedings unfold in Belem for COP 30, COP Café returns to ECCI, with live screenings and expert discussions.

Case Study28 October 2025
Shaking up travel plans: Scotch Whisky Association's approach to net zero
92% of SWA's yearly carbon emissions come from air and car journeys to trade fairs and similar events

News28 October 2025
The social benefits of climate action
Two innovative ECCI teams have joined forces on a series of briefings highlighting some of the key social benefits of local climate action

Blog24 September 2025
A day of connecting with nature and each other
Reflections from the Climate Springboard team's visit to Inveresk Lodge Garden last month

Case Study10 September 2025
‘Our staff spent 774 hours driving in 2024. That’s 97 working days.’
We learn how the support organisation for Scotland’s 350-plus development trusts is trying to change the conversation internally around business travel.

Blog19 August 2025
The Environmental Justice Book Club: The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas
The School of Geosciences' newly formed Environmental Justice Book Club had its inaugural meet up on 30th July to delve into themes from Leah Thomas’ 'The Intersectional Environmentalist'.

Case Study12 August 2025
‘It helped me focus my attention on where it meant the most’
A Glasgow sustainable fashion charity shares their experience of the Climate Springboard net zero training programme
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News24 June 2025
Launching The Environmental Justice Book Club
Find out more about the School of Geosciences new book club inspiring more inclusive environmentalism.

Case Study17 June 2025
Net zero and historic buildings: Edinburgh International Festival takes on the challenge
Since 2018 the 180-year-old Hub building has reduced electricity emissions by 56% and gas emissions by 26%

Case Study03 June 2025
Ore Valley: ‘If there’s a clear benefit to the community, we would do it’
Ore Valley Housing Association has put former coal mining communities at the centre of their ambitious net zero infrastructure projects

Case Study20 May 2025
The climate bonus of a four-day week
Alba Facilities Services introduced the policy to improve employee well-being. It has cut their vehicle mileage by 17%.