About the
Net Zero
Programme 

Supporting Scotland’s food and drink businesses to reduce emissions, build resilience, and contribute to a sustainable future.

Scotland Food & Drink Partnership: Our Net Zero Commitment

We announced our Net Zero Commitment in November 2021 at COP26, and it sets out how our we will support the industry to meet its targets, by addressing the challenges and opportunities throughout the food and drink supply chain by a just transition to Net Zero.

We are here to build on the efforts already taken to maintain our high environmental standards and provide leadership, advice and guidance to food and drink businesses, wherever they are on their Net Zero journey.

About

About the Net Zero Programme 

The Net Zero Programme provides leadership, guidance and practical support for food and drink businesses across Scotland. Hosted by Food & Drink Federation Scotland on behalf of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership and funded by the Scottish Government, it forms part of our shared commitment to deliver net zero food and drink products by 2045. 

  • Tools and resources that simplify climate action 
  • Guidance tailored to every stage of the net zero journey 

  • Access to specialists, advisors, and wider industry support 

  • Insight into customer and market expectations around sustainability 

  • Alignment with Scotland’s environmental goals and policies 

Meet the Programme Team

Our dedicated Net Zero team manage the programme and bring together expertise from across the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership to support the sector’s transition to a sustainable future.

IMPACT

Industry-Wide Impact

Beyond direct business support, the programme develops strategic outputs that guide the sector as a whole. These include sector sustainability roadmaps, research and insights, and practical guidance that translates legislation and climate science into business-friendly direction. These outputs help align the industry around a shared pathway to net zero.

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Take Your Next Step

We’ve created a series of practical tools, from jargon-busting handbooks to step-by-step guides, to help businesses reduce emissions and implement sustainable practices.

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