Climate Co-Labs bring together business leaders and decision makers from all backgrounds to deliver real climate action
Year Round
Audience: Business Leaders and Decision Makers
Estimated Reach: 4–6 events a year bringing together up to 50 senior leaders at every event
We are in a climate emergency and Edinburgh Science is determined to play a role in tackling it at this pivotal point.
Climate Co-Labs were initiated in 2019 when we recognised Edinburgh Science had a unique convening power to bring together others that want to drive real change. Our roundtable- style discussion events assemble cross sectoral leaders including policy makers and politicians, business and academic leaders and others that can make strong, impactful decisions.
These events are unusual in their cross sectoral approach to tackling thorny climate problems and spark collaboration, unlock solutions and drive change – accelerating our transition to a cleaner, greener and more just future. Participants leave the space that we create energised, motivated and ready to play their part in this vital transition.
As an organisation with strong science credentials, Edinburgh Science is uniquely placed to focus on innovation and act as an ‘ideas lab’ for businesses to develop innovative approaches to net-zero.
Francesca Osowska, NatureScot
The Impact
With world-class experience in science communication, Edinburgh Science is uniquely placed to break down silos and facilitate frank, open discussions.
Climate Co-Labs deliver tangible projects to deliver a net zero future. Here are just two that are in progress:
A discussion between The Hampden Group and NatureScot resulted in a partnership for an ambitious rewilding project that will create 185,000 hectares of native woodland with the potential to sequester 20million tonnes of CO2e over the next 30 years.
After joining a Climate Co-Lab event during COP26, Smart Green Shipping were added to The PwC Future Net Zero 50 list for their work to tackle emissions created by the global shipping industry. Through this they received funding to scale test and produce their FastRig wind sail, allowing them to play a role in accelerating shipping’s green transition.
Making Science Accessible
Whilst the Climate Co-Labs are invite only so we ensure we have the best people in the room to discuss, each topic, we do publicly publish (unattributed) notes from each event, ensure everyone can access the inspiring provocations and the outcomes and planned actions of these discussions.
How You Can Help
We are looking for collaborators to join us and ensure that we can still deliver these important events resulting in impressive projects. Partner with us to enable our climate work to continue and receive two places reserved at every Climate Co-Lab, branding across Edinburgh Science projects and invitations to exclusive events and more.
Sponsorship opportunities begin from £7,500 +VAT
Click the button below to contact Hannah Schlesinger, Director of Development, for more information.
