IPCC Report – Travel behaviour must be taken seriously to avoid climate catastrophe

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has warned that human activity is irreversibly accelerating climate change and collective action must be taken now to ‘avert climate catastrophe’.  Travelknowhow Scotland is urging the public...

Exam results highlight greater diversity in future pathways

Reaching the next stop on the new Scottish education exam journey, the community at Robert Gordon’s College is celebrating wider further education choices, exciting future career pathways and a growing interest in US and...

Mackie Motors are EV Approved

Mackie Motors has achieved its Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation. The Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme has been developed by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) to recognise retailers’ excellence in the electric vehicle sector....

FREE WEBINAR ANNOUNCED IN ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate resilience experts, Climate Sense, and water industry training provider, Learning & Development Associates (L&DA), have announced a free webinar on adaptation to climate change following the launch of their new qualifications. The first step...

How To Help Young People Fight Climate Change

Meet Susan McSeveney, our new director. Susan discusses why engaging young people in sustainability matters is crucial to tackling the climate emergency.   If you follow The Verdancy Group on LinkedIn, you may have caught the...

INVERNESS LEGAL TEAM EXPANDS WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW PARTNER

A leading law firm has expanded its Inverness offering with the appointment of a new Partner. Magnus Mackay has joined Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, where he will specialise in private client work including wills,...

HELP AT HAND FOR ORGANISATIONS SEEKING TO BUILD CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE

An international authority on mitigating the effects of climate change, Climate Sense has joined forces with Learning & Development Associates (L&DA), a leading training provider to the UK water sector, to roll out the...

£5.5m upgrade for a greener Glasgow Science Centre

Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) will undergo a £5.5m upgrade to become greener, cleaner, and brighter. The package, funded by Scottish Enterprise, will improve the roof, windows and building management system to make the centre more...

LAW FIRM ANNOUNCES RAFT OF STAFF PROMOTIONS

A number of promotions have been announced across Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP’s offices in Scotland.     The firm is celebrating the promotion of four members of staff; two to associate and two to senior solicitor.      Sarajane Drake, from the firm’s commercial...

Why Education Is Key for Sustainable Businesses

As the UK rushes to fulfil its legal net zero obligations, businesses are facing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. With new legislation on the horizon, soon sustainability will no longer be something to aim...