Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has been appointed by Zero Waste Scotland to help progress its world-leading work on implementing circular economy solutions in Scotland.
Jacobs will provide environmental, economic and engagement services ranging from research, identification of circular economy opportunities, development of pilot schemes, pipeline development, and technical support around feasibility studies and business cases for implementation of circular economy business models for Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Jacobs is one of seven consultancies with circular economy expertise engaged to help Zero Waste Scotland expand its circular economy support over the next two years.
Louise McGregor, Head of Circular Economy at Zero Waste Scotland, said:
“Scotland is an award-winning pioneer of the circular economy, and we at Zero Waste Scotland are proud to have supported more than 30 businesses with circular economy business models and services to date. We are working hard to ensure Scotland enjoys the maximum economic, social and environmental benefits of more circular approaches to business. This project will help us continue that vital work by developing even more opportunities to maximise profits and minimise environmental impact.”
Jacobs Senior Vice President Buildings and Infrastructure Bob Duff said the firm has already been working with Zero Waste Scotland for several years to identify and respond to resource efficiency and circular economy opportunities in a variety of industry sectors.
Zero Waste Scotland is lead partner on the Resource Efficient Circular Economy Accelerator Programme, a £70 million strategic intervention in the current round of European Structural and Investment Funds. The Scottish Government is the Managing Authority for the European Structural Funds 2014-20 Programme.
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