Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 23 Sustainability companies in Scotland. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Sustainability Companies & Startups (Scotland)
Ecometrica
Ecometrica is an end-to-end environmental software-as-a-service that helps businesses and governments identify risks and opportunities.
Founder(s): Bertrand Revenaz, Gary Davis
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Geospatial, Information Technology, SaaS, Software, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability
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Pawprint
Pawprint app will not only enable people to understand and tackle their own carbon footprint.
Founder(s): Christian Arno
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Sustainability
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Central Plains Group
Central Plains Group develops sustainable farming solutions and low-cost farming technology.
Founder(s): Mark Laird
Location: Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom
Industries: AgTech, Farming, Green Consumer Goods, Organic, Sustainability
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SWAN Group
SWAN Group specialises in the development of affordable housing.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Real Estate, Sustainability
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Sembraire
Web Platform for offsetting the carbon footprint through sustainable reforestation.
Founder(s): Alex Smith, Analia Solar, Carlos Artola
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Environmental Engineering, Online Portals, Sustainability
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Reath
Digital infrastructure for the circular economy
Founder(s): Claire Rampen
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Technology, Software, Sustainability, Waste Management
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SSE Renewables
SSE Renewables specializes in the operation, development and construction of renewable energy assets across the UK and Ireland.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Energy, Renewable Energy, Sustainability
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Oil Gas Authority
Oil Gas Authority is a firm that influences the operation behaviors to create collaboration and promote investments in UK oil & gas sectors.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Energy, Oil and Gas, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability
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Forest Carbon
Forest Carbon specializes in ecosystem protection, carbon storage, consulting, reforestation, and environmental services.
Founder(s): James Hepburne Scott, Stephen Prior
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Environmental Consulting, Forestry, Sustainability
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Harbour Energy
Harbour Energy, a leading independent oil and gas company, aims to deliver value for all stakeholders according to global standards.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Energy, Oil and Gas, Stock Exchanges, Sustainability
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Growers Garden
Growers Garden creates crispy snacks from leftover vegetables to eliminate food waste.
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Location: Cupar, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Horticulture, Organic Food, Snack Food, Sustainability
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Seawater Solutions
Seawater Solutions helps communities to turn underutilized land into wetland ecosystems for food production and climate resilience.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Agriculture, Farming, Sustainability
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DCarbon
DCarbon is innovative technologies and solutions to eliminate Greenhouse Gases and toxic air emissions.
Founder(s):
Location: Banchory, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Environmental Consulting, Innovation Management, Sustainability
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Offshore Survival Systems
Offshore Survival Systems develops remotely operated Search and Rescue (SAR) services for the offshore renewable industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdour, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Energy, Information Technology, Sustainability, Wind Energy
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Scottish Fishermen’s Federation
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation promotes the collective interests of Scotland’s fishermen’s associations.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Non Profit, Sustainability
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Emtec Energy
Emtec Energy specializes in survey, design, installation, and maintenance of solar thermal, photovoltaic, battery storage, and EV) charging.
Founder(s):
Location: Uddingston, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Energy Management, Energy Storage, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sustainability
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Ecologia Youth Trust
Ecologia Youth Trust is an international charity that supports youth facing tough life challenges.
Founder(s):
Location: Findhorn, Moray, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Children, Non Profit, Sustainability, Underserved Children, Young Adults
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S’wheat
Reusable Water Bottles – Made From Plants
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Fitness, Sustainability, Wellness
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Pacific Assets Trust
Pacific Assets Trust is an investment management company that engaged in achieving long-term capital growth through investment.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Financial Services, Impact Investing, Sustainability
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Beauty Kitchen
Beauty Kitchen provides natural and sustainable beauty products.
Founder(s):
Location: Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Beauty, E-Commerce, Sales, Sustainability
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Wild & Kind
Wild & Kind fashion products source sustainable fabrics and use eco-friendly print and embroidery processes.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Fashion, Manufacturing, Sustainability
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Dunira Strategy
Dunira Strategy is an independent marketing, PR & training consultancy that focuses on the sustainable development& environmental management
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Sustainability, Tourism, Training
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Get the Point
Get the Point specializes in green innovation. They also develop green incentive schemes for consumers and for businesses.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Collaboration, Sustainability
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