Considering what is going on with the global economy this week, its very interesting to read @carbonbrief.org's China Briefing from the end of last week. In particular the approach to deploying renewables in the global south and negotiations on EVs in Europe...
08.04.2025 12:18 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The headlines are good, everyone knows it's better to back an electric future for our cars and vans but as ever the devil is in the detail. Hereβs our guide to digesting yesterdayβs government announcement of an updated zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
08.04.2025 09:00 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0
Big banks predict catastrophic warming, with profit potential
Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and an international banking group have quietly concluded that climate change will likely exceed the Paris Agreement's 2 degree
With Wall Street institutions like Morgan Stanley now openly planning for a world with 3 degree warming, what does that mean for business & risk planning? What does mitigation & adaptation look like at this stage? What decisions should communities & SME's be making?
www.eenews.net/articles/big...
08.04.2025 11:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
If youβre thinking about #socialinvestment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction β whether thatβs to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.
Get in touch to learn more.
08.04.2025 09:10 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Did you know we are the largest delivery agent of Area Based Schemes in Scotland and have been entrusted by local authorities and housing associations to deliver energy efficiency measures at scale for over a decade?
25.03.2025 15:34 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Josiah wearing a tuxedo with a paisley bow tie. Standing outside in the forest.
Tuesday night and I'm off to a Warmworks celebration event in the city. Dress code is "Dress to Impress." Does this qualify? #celebration #tuxedo #bowtie #Edinburgh
11.03.2025 17:40 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Did you attend our conference last week? What your big takeaways? If you didn't have the chance to attend, check out this summary of the day!
11.03.2025 12:37 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Finalising my plans to head down to London later this month for the #ConnectedPlaces summit! Trying to fit in as many catch ups as possible and am already meeting with many of you! Who will be in London either on 17-20 Mar that I should meet with to chat #carbon, #buildings, #investment, #CleantTech
06.03.2025 11:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Only a handful of days left until @changeworks.bsky.social's sold out conference. I'm super excited to talk about action now on Scotland's #homes. Are you coming? Be sure to say hello on the day!
24.02.2025 17:26 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dean bridge over the water if Leith from the perspective of below
Having a city centre office doesn't prevent my daily routine of spending some time in nature walking and reflecting. The #WaterOfLeith is one of my favourites. What do you do to get some head space on busy days? #entrepreneurship #MentalHealth #edinburgh
19.02.2025 13:23 β π 8 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Are industry training rates on track to meet the growing demand for heat pumps?
By 2028, the UK will need 41,000 full-time roles across the whole heat pump workforce. By 2035, weβll need 122,000.
17.02.2025 15:26 β π 0 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0
Prepping for a busy week with interviews for 2 critical roles, oversight of scale projects, and getting ready for a big quarterly board meeting next week reviewing our new strategic plan... And navigating the snow. #LifeInTheWeek
17.02.2025 10:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
For those new followers wondering what content you'll get on my feed? Yes it will be a mix of content on clean tech, retrofit, entrepreneurship, & updates from @changeworks.bsky.social. But those of you who know me well know that I'll be sure to throw in some electric #motorcycle content as well! ποΈ
14.02.2025 08:19 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
It's now less than a month until our Changeworks Connects conference and only a handful of tickets remaining! Have you been thinking of booking? Do it now or you'll miss out.
14.02.2025 07:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thanks! Looks like I'm late to the blue sky party, but It's a great pack, and very helpful for finding a handful of friends I haven't yet found!
13.02.2025 20:22 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thanks Neil, any favourites? Any of the companies you support at SE on here?
13.02.2025 18:08 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This is also my first day on BlueSky, who should I follow for the best #Climate, #CleanTech, #communities, #entrepreneurship and #motorcycle content?
13.02.2025 17:50 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 3 π 0
Our colleagues at the event standing behind a stall together.
We are delighted to share the work we are delivering for Midlothian Council tenants. This includes installing solar PV, battery storage and external wall insulation in 107 council owned properties.
13.02.2025 14:02 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Electrification in Action! Was great to have @electrifygb.bsky.social come to Scotland and have the opportunity to share the @changeworks.bsky.social story. Can't wait to see the impact you have on the UK!
13.02.2025 17:00 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
We inspire and support UK council climate action, enabling communities and councils to reach net zero at the scale and pace needed - measured by our Council Climate Action Scorecards - https://councilclimatescorecards.uk/
https://climateemergency.uk/
CEO of Rock Trust, Chair of A Way Home; Scotland, Trustee of EveryYouth.
All views my own
Development officer for Poverty Alliance working on rural poverty. Chair of Broke Not Broken
Community Energy organisation based in Manchester enabling people and communities to tackle climate change
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Director, Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland (@WEAllScotland.bsky.social): https://www.weallscotland.org
Former MEP, MSP, and Minister in Scottish Government. Views are my own.
Day job: climate change, heat pumps, energy at Nesta
Other stuff: low-fi economics on growth, cities & economic geography, general UK policy, occasional basic charts
Bristol, he/him, lots of parenting / caring.
Personal account.
I help ambitious people raise capital, get board seats, take companies public. Bluesky Capitalist...
Author of 4 best selling business books
BounceOT is an award-winning social enterprise supporting children & adults with disabilities.
Franchise | Rebound Therapy | Licenced Training | Occupational Therapy | Research
Director of Research and Policy at Social Enterprise UK
Business for a fairer, greener world
A non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just.
https://www.futureeconomy.scot
We offer funding and support to the organisations that make up the social economy, providing them with the tools they need to make a positive difference.
https://www.sibgroup.org.uk/
Supporting social enterprise in South Yorkshire and the North of England since 2015 - networking, start-up support, business advice, access to finance, project management, research and advocacy - www.socentxchange.net
Better Society Capital improves the lives of people in the UK by connecting social investment to charities and social enterprises.
Supporting Development Trusts across Scotland. Community-owned, enterprising and place-based orgs creating wealth & delivering social, environmental, cultural and economic impact.
Also @democraticfinance.bsky.social & @communityownership.bsky.social
Founding Director at Braw Talent CIC - A Glasgow based creative studio empowering diverse voices through film, animation & visual arts. Award-winning storytelling for social change.
Delivering Scotland-wide, the Community Ownership Support Service supports communities and public bodies in the sustainable transfer of assets into community ownership.
coss@dtascot.org.uk - www.dtascommunityownership.org.uk
Head of Market Development & Investment at Community Shares Unit @ComShares at @CooperativesUK
Social entrepreneur, speaker, dreamer, dad. (Co)Founder of Vibewire (going strong since 2000), StartSomeGood (acquired 2024) and LendForGood. More hopeful than optimistic. Another world is possible.