Project investment opportunities
Scotland is going greener faster than anyone else. If you're looking for sustainable investment and commercial real estate opportunities that deliver strong returns, there's never been a better time to invest in Scotland's Green Investment Portfolio. Benefit from low business rates, straight-forward planning and dedicated investor support.
Scotland's greener future
Government, industry and business are collaborating to build a green future together.
Green powerhouse
Scotland is globally recognised as the powerhouse of Europe for renewable energy and low carbon projects.
Net zero target
Our net zero carbon emissions target is one of the toughest in the world. Scotland leads the way on moving to a net zero economy.
Leader in sustainability
Glasgow is named one of Europe’s top green cities for property in 2021 Knight Frank report.
An ecosystem built for success
£3 billion Green Investment Portfolio
By 2045, Scotland will become a net zero emitter of greenhouse gases, the most ambitious timeline of any country in the world.
Scotland is inviting investment into our new Green Investment Portfolio. The portfolio currently features over £1.4 billion of investment opportunities and is hoped to be increased to £3 billion by 2022 of projects for development across low carbon energy, power and fuel; low carbon transport logistics and distribution; eco-friendly business space; circular economy and recycling; innovation and technology.
Combine that with reliable and progressive regulation and policy. Local investment partners and clear planning. There's never been a better time to do business in Scotland.
Find your next investment project
Aberdeen Hydrogen
Transformative £250 million hydrogen infrastructure development programme to turn Aberdeen city green.
AMIDS
AMIDS, Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland, is a unique 52-hectare greenfield site on the outskirts of Glasgow - Scotland's home of innovation.
Avondale - Energy recovery from waste
Avondale/NPL have secured full planning consent for the development of an energy-from-waste facility on land adjacent to an existing landfill site in Falkirk.
Clyde Gateway
Scotland's first Green Regeneration Innovation District, located in the heart of the Glasgow city region, offers development opportunities with genuine net zero ambitions.
Forev
Forev is developing and building a network of public charge-points for electric vehicles across Scotland.
Hunterston PARC
Hunterston Port and Resource Centre (PARC) is a complete redevelopment of the 320-acre deep-water port and marine yard on the North Ayrshire coast.
ILI Energy Storage
ILI Energy Storage is selling a portfolio of 15 battery storage development projects at various locations across Scotland.
Jackson Distillers
Jackson Distillers Limited will open a new, sustainable grain distillery in the Scottish Borders. This facility will offer an independent supply for grain whisky producers. It'll also absorb 3000 tonnes of carbon per year.
Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc
Joint venture greenfield development with Michelin in Dundee, specialising in electric vehicles (EV).
MIRP
MIRP, Mossend International Railfreight Park, is a game-changer for Scotland’s railfreight infrastructure and environmental ambitions.
Orbital Marine Power
Investment of £20 million sought to grow innovative tidal energy technology business based in Edinburgh and Orkney.
Pi Polymer Recycling
Funding partner sought for £3 million plastics recycling plant within one of Scotland's largest waste management facilities in Perthshire.
Storegga
Established in 2019, Storegga is an independent leader in the development of carbon reduction and removal technologies.
Thainstone Energy Park
£200 million investment sought for low carbon renewable energy park, power plant build and district heating network in NE Scotland.
ILI Energy - Red John Pumped Hydro Storage
An exciting £495 million investment to deliver a major pumped hydro storage infrastructure project located near Loch Ness in Scotland.
Edinburgh BioQuarter
£300 million sought for groundbreaking site - one of the largest life sciences and medical research clusters in Europe.
Queen Street Aberdeen
Mixed-used city centre redevelopment opportunity in a vibrant cultural quarter.
Dundee Waterfront
£1 billion transformation of Dundee Waterfront, in one of the world's most vibrant cities.
Edinburgh West
Edinburgh International Business Gateway opportunity forms part of a strategic expansion to the West of the capital.
Magenta, Clyde Gateway
Scotland's first green business park, offering city centre spec space at a third of the cost.
Perth Eco-Innovation Park
Placed to host and nurture smart logistics development, coupled with investment in clean energy and innovation technologies for urban living.
Want to find out more about project investment opportunities in Scotland? We’re keen to hear from any companies and/or project sponsors with proposals and opportunities that are reaching an advanced stage in their due diligence and business case preparation.
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Disclaimer
Whereas every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these pages is accurate, Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Development International does not accept any liability for errors, omissions or misleading statements. And no warranty is given, or responsibility accepted as to the standing of any individual, firm, company or other organisation mentioned. Investors will need to undertake their own due diligence in conjunction with individual project promoters/sponsors in relation to the detailed project investment opportunities presented.