Case studies

Inclusion Scotland is a disabled people’s organisation working to ensure equality for disabled Scots. Over the last couple of years, it has become concerned about how climate change and Scotland’s transition to a carbon neutral country is affecting disabled Scots

Forth Valley Sensory Centre supports deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind people to live confident, independent lives. It has been trying to be environmentally friendly for many years, but its Making Sense of Energy Saving Project has taken that to a new level

The family of WWII code-breaker Alan Turing set up the Turing Trust as an educational charity to deliver used computers to students around the world. Over time it has recognised that its work is also making a major contribution to the circular economy, so when it opened new headquarters in Loanhead recently it decided to create the most sustainable building possible

Includem works with young people who face difficult life challenges. This year staff, young people and board members have all raised climate change as an issue, so the charity is exploring what more it can do to reduce its carbon output and make a difference

The finalists of the Climate Conscious Award at the Scottish Charity Awards 2021 are showing how the voluntary sector can help lead the way to net zero. Watch these short clips to find out more about them