The Mayday Network, Scotland prides itself on providing the most relevant and up-to-date publications, white papers and reports to equip your business as it makes the transition towards a low carbon economy. Below are a range of publications from
Scottish Government,
Zero Waste Scotland,
Energy Saving Trust and
The Carbon Trust as well as the Mayday Network Annual Report and Mayday Scotland’s The path to 2014 and beyond. To receive regular updates, including the mayday newsletter, please click here to join and start your journey today.
 | The Prince's Mayday Network Annual Report 2011.
The 2011 Prince’s Mayday Network annual report highlights the progress that companies across the UK are making towards managing and reporting on their environmental impacts. Click here for more... |
 | Take action on Climate Change and prepare for a low carbon economy
Many businesses may still be tempted to think that taking action on climate change should not take priority whilst recovering from recession related challenges. However, those businesses that start transforming operations and embedding sustainable activities into their plans now will be... |
Scottish Government Publications The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. The Government's purpose is to focus government and public services on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth. Here is a list of Scottish Government publications which are specifically concerned with the environment.
The Influencing Behaviours Evidence Library is now available to view/download from the Climate Change Behaviours Research Programme (CCBRP) webpages here:
This document library contains key sources of evidence on pro-environmental behaviours and behaviour change. It covers literature on a range of topics such as travel behaviours, home energy, food choices, behaviour change theory, and communicating climate change messages. The evidence library contains brief descriptions of the content of each document and links to access them on the web, as well as basic information such as titles, authors and keywords.
Other useful documents include:
 | A flourishing Scotland, Sustainable Development: Scotland’s voice for Rio+20
This document is the output of the workshop held on 22 December and based on the insights and knowledge of a wide range of people from business, Government, community and non-Government organisations.
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 | Better Business: How to go greener with staff to improve performance This practical guide offers help and advice for businesses and other employers on engaging staff in low carbon behaviours and initiatives in the workplace. The guidance is drawn from the findings of 'The Impact of Workplace Initiatives on Low Carbon Behaviours' project. Click here for more... |
 | Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 The Act is a key commitment of the Scottish Government, and is the most far-reaching environmental legislation considered by the Parliament during the first ten years of devolution. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a low carbon economy will help create a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth. Click here for more... |
 | A Low Carbon Economic Strategy for Scotland: Scotland - A Low Carbon Society The Low Carbon Economic Strategy (LCES) is an integral part of the Government’s Economic Strategy to secure sustainable economic growth, and a key component of the broader approach to meet Scotland’s climate change targets and secure the transition to a low carbon economy in Scotland. Click here for more... |
 | Low Carbon Scotland: Public Engagement Strategy Achieving Scotland’s reduction targets can only be done through a joint approach, with government; the private, public and third sectors; local communities and individuals all contributing. This Public Engagement Strategy informs, encourages and identifies actions that need to be taken by the people of Scotland. Click here for more... |
 | Low Carbon Scotland - Report on Proposals and Policies The draft Report on Proposals and Policies fulfils the duty placed on Scottish Ministers by section 35 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 by setting out specific measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to meet Scotland's ambitious statutory targets. Click here for more... |
 | Conserve and Save: Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Scotland The Climate Change (Scotland) Act commits the Scottish Government to prepare and publish a plan for a) promoting energy efficiency; and b) improving the energy efficiency of living accommodation. Click here for more... |
The Scottish Government have created the:
- Draft Scottish Budget 2011-12 – and are calling for your views. You are invited to provide your views on the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget 2011-12. Please click here for more information.
- Low Carbon Scotland: The Draft Report on Proposals and Policies – and are calling for your views. The Committee would like to hear your views by Wednesday 8 December in order to inform the evidence session with the Minister scheduled to take place on 14 December. Click here for more information
Our partners
Our partners are experts in their respective areas and provide impartial advice and support, including regular publications, to provide in-depth information for you and your organisation. As part of our commitment to our membership Mayday Scotland compile the most relevant resources to make them more accessible for you.
Energy Saving Trust –
The Energy Saving Trust in Scotland provides free, impartial advice on how to reduce your carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and save money.
 | Energy Intelligence Quarterly 2010/2011 Insight and intelligence from the Energy Saving Trust Strategic Development and Research Team. Click here for more... |
 | Emission impossible? - a vision for a low-carbon lifestyle by 2050 'Emission impossible?' shows how we can take the first steps towards a low-carbon lifestyle and examines how reductions to our personal emissions can help the UK meet the demanding 80 per cent target. 'Emission impossible?'- is also the first step towards the Energy Saving Trust's strategy. Click here for more... |
Zero Waste Scotland –
Zero Waste Scotland works with businesses, communities, individuals and local authorities to help them reduce waste, recycle more and use resources sustainably.
 | Scotland's Zero Waste Plan Recycling rates continue to rise, volumes of waste being sent to landfill are declining and as a society we are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of our activities. The Zero Waste Plan builds on these achievements and outlines ongoing progress. Click here for more... |
 | Zero Waste Plan for Scotland: What does it mean for me? Everyone has their part to play in thisvision and the plan outlines steps and policies which will be introduced to make sure Scotland benefits from the economic and environmental advantages to be gained from zero waste. Click here for more... |
Carbon Trust –
The Carbon Trust provide specialist support to business and the public sector to help cut carbon emissions, save energy and commercialise low carbon technologies.
 | The Carbon Trust Scotland – Annual Review – 2008/2009 This corporate brochure outlines the Carbon Trust's aims and objectives in Scotland, how it works with businesses and the public sector to drive the move to a low carbon economy and covers all our activities for 2008/09. Click here for more... |
 | Better Business Management Guide This guide shows how to identify measures where energy and cost savings can be easily made with little or no cost. It is designed for use by anyone new to carbon saving (especially in smaller businesses) and recognises that not everyone has the time or resources to undertake a full carbon management programme. Click here for more... |
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