Climate Accelerator Note of Interest

Free Climate Action Accelerator Programme for Scottish Tourism & Events businesses, Net Zero Business Development

Have you ever wondered how to develop an action plan to reach net zero, but struggled to get it off the ground?

Perhaps you have started your climate action but are unsure where to go next, or the concepts and terms, such as net zero, climate action, adaptation, or carbon reduction, might be confusing or challenging to navigate during your daily operations.

The Climate Action Accelerator Programme, delivered by the Climate Springboard, at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI) will kick-start your journey toward net zero, making it relevant for you and your tourism or events business.

On this programme, you will receive

Expert guidance to help break down the jargon that can be a barrier, delivered via workshops covering a range of actions and activities to help you develop a plan.
Support to help you navigate any possible legislative changes. You will also be able to seek advice on navigating green grant applications and funding barriers you may face in the future.
At the end of the programme, you will have developed a benchmark of your carbon emission's and leave having begun a climate action plan to accelerate and guide you into the future.
Upon full completion of the programme you will receive a certificate and online badge for your website, marketing and social media

Estimated Commitment

3 (2.5hour) fortnightly workshops
1 (1.5 hour) peer to peer learning session
Training will be delivered online over a 6 week period.
You will be allocated 1-1 clinics with an expert which can be used during or after the programme duration

To note your interest in this programme please create a user account below and complete our registration, you will receive confirmation we have received your note of interest and once reviewed we will be back in touch to let you know if you are being offered a place.

If you have questions, please reach out to business.support@visitscotland.com and reference Climate Accelerator.

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You are giving your personal data to VisitScotland as the data controller, for the purpose of registering your interest in our Climate Accelerator Programme and for us to send you follow up communications including a feedback form if you are offered a space. If we want to use the information you provide for a different purpose we will inform you before doing so.
You are being asked to provide your name, email address, job title/role, organisation name, business address, business website address and a telephone number and number of employees.
Should you attend any in person events as part of the programme delivered by VisitScotland or a service provider contracted to VisitScotland, photographs and video may be taken at the event; if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed please inform VisitScotland or the contractor staff at the event.
If you do not provide the information requested we may not be able to fully administer your attendance at the event. 
Your personal data will be processed by specialist systems contracted as data processors to VisitScotland as the data controller.  For this event these are:  Microsoft, Bloomreach, Canto and EventsAir.
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If approved your data will be held for 3years and 3 months, this will be for the length of the programme plus 3 months, after that time it will be anonymised.
If placed on a waiting list your data will be held for 3 years 3 months with the option to be removed and anonymised at any time
If declined your data will be anonymised
If you have an existing relationship with VisitScotland your personal data will be used to update our records which will be anonymised at the end of your relationship with us. If you have no existing relationship with VisitScotland your personal data will be held for three months following the event and then securely deleted.
The lawful reason for processing your information is contract.
- If you choose to share your contact details with other attendees, the lawful reason is consent.
Your personal data will be processed in the UK and the EU.
You have rights with regard to how your personal data is used, including the right to complain to the regulator (the ICO in the UK). For full information about your rights and how to complain, visit our privacy centre page: Privacy Centre.

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How did you hear about the Climate Accelerator Programme?

How many employees does your business have?

Are you part of a Sustainability certification scheme such as Green Tourism, Green Key, Earth Check, B Corp or other?

If yes, please detail (Green Scheme) and the level you hold

Do you have a climate action plan in place?

How do you consider yourself and business on your journey towards Net Zero?

Please give more detail on why you are at this stage

Please describe initiatives, if any, you have taken in your business towards becoming a more environmentally friendly business and reducing your carbon footprint (up to 150 words).

Please detail any initiatives your business has implemented to support your local community, for example by using local and seasonal food, hiring local people, working with or supporting local community groups?

Can you explain in 150 words or less why you should be considered for a place on this programme and what this would mean for you and your business?

VisitScotland is reviewing our tools and resources. If a free carbon calculator tool were made available in the future, would you be interested in using it?

Are there specific climate-related issues you hope to get support for from this programme? This can be related to your product offering, service, or sector.

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The Climate Accelerator Programme will have various start dates and businesses must be able to commit to attending all sessions in the programme. If offered a place, please confirm if you are able to commit to an upcoming cohort

The Climate Accelerator programme will have various start dates after September 2026. Please give an indication of when might be more suitable. Spaces are limited but if accepted we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

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How did you hear about the Climate Accelerator Programme?

How many employees does your business have?

Are you part of a Sustainability certification scheme such as Green Tourism, Green Key, Earth Check, B Corp or other?

If yes, please detail (Green Scheme) and the level you hold

Do you have a climate action plan in place?

How do you consider yourself and business on your journey towards Net Zero?

Please give more detail on why you are at this stage

Please describe initiatives, if any, you have taken in your business towards becoming a more environmentally friendly business and reducing your carbon footprint (up to 150 words).

Please detail any initiatives your business has implemented to support your local community, for example by using local and seasonal food, hiring local people, working with or supporting local community groups?

Can you explain in 150 words or less why you should be considered for a place on this programme and what this would mean for you and your business?

VisitScotland is reviewing our tools and resources. If a free carbon calculator tool were made available in the future, would you be interested in using it?

Are there specific climate-related issues you hope to get support for from this programme? This can be related to your product offering, service, or sector.

Please explain

The Climate Accelerator Programme will have various start dates and businesses must be able to commit to attending all sessions in the programme. If offered a place, please confirm if you are able to commit to an upcoming cohort

The Climate Accelerator programme will have various start dates after September 2026. Please give an indication of when might be more suitable. Spaces are limited but if accepted we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

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