Co-operative Development Scotland is the arm of Scottish Enterprise which supports company growth through co-operatives and employee ownership business models. Our annual review looks at the work we have done across 2014/15.
COVID-19 may prove to be a significant turning point for ESG investments. Dubai Financial Market launched the first ESG Index in the region, in an effort to accelerate Sustainability performance of listed companies and enhance transparency.
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Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
The Parliamentary Information Office of the Parliamentary Yearbook has been monitoring progress in Government policy relating to apprenticeships for a major feature in the next edition on further and higher education
COVID-19 may prove to be a significant turning point for ESG investments. Dubai Financial Market launched the first ESG Index in the region, in an effort to accelerate Sustainability performance of listed companies and enhance transparency.
Greater London Authority - an overview of LondonOECD CFE
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
The Parliamentary Information Office of the Parliamentary Yearbook has been monitoring progress in Government policy relating to apprenticeships for a major feature in the next edition on further and higher education
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Apprenticeships from BTEGThe Pathway Group
Created by BTEG (black training and enterprise group), about the importance of equality and diversity in apprenticeships and education.
Includes statistics about government targets, and BAME (black and ethnic minority) representation in apprenticeships.
With a decade remaining to achieve the #SDGs, the UN Global Compact highlights the progress made by participating companies over the past twenty years.
This is am article that covers the various types of ISO's a company can look into
These inlude
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
OHSAS 18001
ISO 27001
ISO 17025
ISO 50001
If you would like to find out more please visit the site http://www.isoinabox.co.uk/
Jo Bacon on the topic of ‘Women, Architecture and Urbanism’ as part of Design China Beijing this past autumn. Part of Beijing Design Week, the design fair showcases international as well as local design brands at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre and is attended by local built environment professionals.
Co-operative Development Scotland is the arm of Scottish Enterprise which supports company growth through co-operatives and employee ownership business models. Our annual review looks at the work we have done across 2014/15.
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The International Trade Centre (ITC) Annual Report 2016-TRADE IMPACT FOR GOOD
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ITC is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.
ITC's Annual Report provides a broad overview of what the organization accomplished in 2016. It briefly describes the work of each of ITC’s 15 programmes to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by leveraging the power of regional and international markets for inclusive growth and job creation. A dozen case studies illustrate how ITC projects created trade impact for good from Haiti to Myanmar.
The report will serve as the basis for discussions at the 10 July session of the ITC Joint Advisory Group, where government delegates will review the agency’s work, and make recommendations for its future operations to its parent organizations, the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Some highlights from 2016: Despite a complex political and financial context, ITC remained focused on delivering thought leadership, technical assistance and capacity building to make trade work for the 99%. The second edition of the SME Competitiveness Outlook, ITC’s annual flagship report, shed light on how governments could best help small and medium-sized enterprises overcome non-tariff measures and make the most of existing market access opportunities. By the end of 2016, signatories to ITC’s SheTrades had collectively pledged to connect 600,000 women entrepreneurs to markets by 2020. Internally, ITC progressed further towards its goal of gender parity at all levels.
The 13th OECD Rural Development Conference was held in Cavan, Ireland on 28-30 September 2022 under the theme "Building Sustainable, Resilient and Thriving
Rural Places".
These are the presentations from the main Conference session "Beyond Recovery: Remote Work and Opportunities for Rural Communities".
For more information visit https://www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/.
The Wee Agency combines the talents of public relations (PR), IT and design firms located in Edinburgh and Inverness to create an integrated marketing company operating across Scotland
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Apprenticeships from BTEGThe Pathway Group
Created by BTEG (black training and enterprise group), about the importance of equality and diversity in apprenticeships and education.
Includes statistics about government targets, and BAME (black and ethnic minority) representation in apprenticeships.
With a decade remaining to achieve the #SDGs, the UN Global Compact highlights the progress made by participating companies over the past twenty years.
This is am article that covers the various types of ISO's a company can look into
These inlude
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
OHSAS 18001
ISO 27001
ISO 17025
ISO 50001
If you would like to find out more please visit the site http://www.isoinabox.co.uk/
Jo Bacon on the topic of ‘Women, Architecture and Urbanism’ as part of Design China Beijing this past autumn. Part of Beijing Design Week, the design fair showcases international as well as local design brands at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre and is attended by local built environment professionals.
Co-operative Development Scotland is the arm of Scottish Enterprise which supports company growth through co-operatives and employee ownership business models. Our annual review looks at the work we have done across 2014/15.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) Annual Report 2016-TRADE IMPACT FOR GOODMYO AUNG Myanmar
The International Trade Centre (ITC) Annual Report 2016-TRADE IMPACT FOR GOOD
http://www.intracen.org/itc/about/working-with-itc/corporate-documents/annual-report/
http://www.intracen.org/uploadedFiles/intracenorg/Content/About_ITC/Corporate_Documents/Annual_Report/Annual%20Report-2016-web(2).pdf
http://stage.intracen.org/country/myanmar/
http://www.intracen.org/itc/about/how-itc-works/
ITC is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.
ITC's Annual Report provides a broad overview of what the organization accomplished in 2016. It briefly describes the work of each of ITC’s 15 programmes to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by leveraging the power of regional and international markets for inclusive growth and job creation. A dozen case studies illustrate how ITC projects created trade impact for good from Haiti to Myanmar.
The report will serve as the basis for discussions at the 10 July session of the ITC Joint Advisory Group, where government delegates will review the agency’s work, and make recommendations for its future operations to its parent organizations, the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Some highlights from 2016: Despite a complex political and financial context, ITC remained focused on delivering thought leadership, technical assistance and capacity building to make trade work for the 99%. The second edition of the SME Competitiveness Outlook, ITC’s annual flagship report, shed light on how governments could best help small and medium-sized enterprises overcome non-tariff measures and make the most of existing market access opportunities. By the end of 2016, signatories to ITC’s SheTrades had collectively pledged to connect 600,000 women entrepreneurs to markets by 2020. Internally, ITC progressed further towards its goal of gender parity at all levels.
The 13th OECD Rural Development Conference was held in Cavan, Ireland on 28-30 September 2022 under the theme "Building Sustainable, Resilient and Thriving
Rural Places".
These are the presentations from the main Conference session "Beyond Recovery: Remote Work and Opportunities for Rural Communities".
For more information visit https://www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/.
The Wee Agency combines the talents of public relations (PR), IT and design firms located in Edinburgh and Inverness to create an integrated marketing company operating across Scotland
The Knowledge Transfer Network, (KTN), Monthly Digital and Creative Business Briefing update. Listing support and innovation opportunities for UK Digital Technology Businesses More info: www.ktn-uk.org
The Mid Argyll region of Scotland boasts a number of important natural and cultural sites, including Kilmartin Glen, Dunadd Fort and two National Nature Reserves.
The Scottish Mountain Bike Consortium (SMBC) brought together several small to medium sized enterprises with an interest in mountain biking and tourism.
Harlaw Hydro Limited is a community business formed in 2012 to set up and manage a 65KW water turbine on the Waters of Leith at Balerno, near Edinburgh.
An employee-owned business is one in which the employees, rather than external shareholders, hold the majority of the shares either directly or indirectly through an employee benefits trust.
Initially formed to cater for a music festival in 2007, Argyll Food Producers is now one of the country’s most recognised brands, serving up the best the west has to offer.
Bringing together 11 area marketing groups across the west of Scotland, the Argyll and the Isles Tourism Co-operative (AITC) was founded to extend the area’s marketing reach and entice new visitors from home and abroad
Mutuals are businesses that are owned and controlled by their members, who may be employees, users or other stakeholders. The opportunity to boost productivity, together with the pressures on government budgets, is fuelling interest in mutualisation.
Aimed at professional advisers who want to gain a detailed insight into the technical features of employee ownership, our series of breakfast briefings cover everything from the initial buyout to long-term governance in an employee owned business.
The first event took place on 4 February 2014, when Ewan Hall, from Baxendale, discussed employee buyouts.
Founded in 1870, Stewart Buchanan Gauges is based in Kilsyth and manufactures specialist valves and gauges. Employing over 150 people, the firm is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers in its market and exports to 50 countries.
Page\Park is one of Scotland’s best-known architectural firms and is responsible for many iconic buildings around the UK. The company employs 40 people in a sector where attracting the best talent is critical to success. The founders have no plans to leave the business, and chose employee ownership as a strong foundation for future growth.
Galloway MacLeod is a third generation family business that dates back to 1872. With 38 employees, the company manufactures and supplies animal feed to every county in the United Kingdom. This is a very competitive sector, using advanced analysis and technology to manufacture feed to exacting standards.
Inspired by major customer Waitrose, sustainable seafood firm Aquascot chose employee ownership to secure the future of the Highlands-based business. They have been employee-owned since 2008.
1. Annual Review 2013/14
Collaborating for success
Consortium co-operatives are established when businesses collaborate for a shared purpose, e.g. market
more effectively, jointly bid for contracts, increase levels of innovation and access new markets.
This year businesses chose the model for the purpose of:
MARKETING TENDERING INNOVATING
79% 42% 37% 10%
INTERNATIONALISATION
This year we
supported the
creation of
new
consortia19
150+businesses
These will enable (projected to
increase to
within the next three
years) to reduce
costs, share risks and
create new platforms
for growth.
350+
in key sectors, including
tourism, creative industries,
forestry and renewables.
Scottish Mountain Bike Consortium is a
collaboration of likeminded private sector
businesses committed to developing the best
family mountain biking experiences, packages
and solutions.They formed a consortium to bid
for new work and to increase innovation.
CASE STUDY
Influencing agendas
It has worked on influencing agendas helping
to create:
Incentives for Employee Ownership–through
active membership of The Department for
Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) Employee
Ownership Stakeholder Group.
Community Shares Scotland–a new
service that will assist communities to raise
investment. Launching in 2014–funded by
the Big Lottery Fund and Carnegie UK Trust–it
will be led by Development Trusts Association
Scotland, in partnership with Co-operatives UK
and Plunkett Foundation, with Co-operative
Development Scotland becoming a member of
its Expert Reference Group.
Education Packages for Universities and
Colleges–development of teaching materials
and toolkits for the Further and Higher
Education Sector which have been piloted by
two universities with positive outcomes, with
support from the Scottish Funding Council
being pursued for wider roll out.
Promoting benefits
Co-operative Development Scotland has also
promoted benefits through:
International Focus:
Co-operative Development Scotland’s work is
increasingly recognised on the world stage.This
year it:
• Advised the Malawi Trade & Investment Institute on
Scotland’s approach to co-operative development
• Participated in a transnational project, led by
the Flemish Government, designed to promote
co-operative entrepreneurship in European
member states and regions
Generating over 200 million
opportunities to see via print, online
and broadcast media activity
Increasing digital activity and
engagement with audiences
through social media channels
Encouraging more people to enter
for the Collaboration Prize attracting
1,758 unique visits to the website
Rolling out a dedicated programme
of speaking engagements and
specialist articles for the Employee
Ownership Ambassadors
Engaging directly with professional
advisers promoting awareness of the
models in 138 practices
Co-operative Development Scotland
promotes co-operative and employee
ownership business models. During
2013/14 it supported 36 new ventures
and buy-outs across the country,
nurturing successful collaboration and
succession in businesses from a variety
of sectors.
2. With refreshed strategies we will focus on:
Community ownership
Community
co-operatives are
organisations set up to
provide services, using
co-operative principles to
guide their organisation
and their activities.
Shared ownership enables
communities to develop
services, such as renewable
energy and broadband
provision.
Successful succession
Selling to employees allows owners to
manage their exit from a business and achieve
a competitive price while safeguarding the
long-term future of the company.
Voice Technologies, a specialist provider of
speech recognition, digital dictation and
automated correspondence technology for
the healthcare, legal and government sectors
became employee-owned to provide a
platform for further growth.
CASE STUDY
SCALE
(potential impact)
SECTOR
(key industries)
PURPOSE
(addressing economic
development need)
It aspires to achieve a
in employee
ownership
over the next
tenfold increase
years10
The future
Co-operative Development Scotland has
ambitious plans for the future.
Co-operative Development Scotland will continue to work closely
with Scottish Enterprise and Highlands & Islands Enterprise and
with key partners including Business Gateway, industry bodies,
membership organisations and professional practices–to raise
awareness, provide advice and influence policy.
As awareness grows, Co-operative
Development Scotland is advising an
ever increasing number of businesses
interested in this model, with
currently
benefiting from
professional
support.91
companies
8
new community
ventures
This
year started up with support
from Co-operative
Development Scotland
new co-operatives
in Scotland over a 10
year period.
In addition,
Co-operative
Development
Scotland
aims to
establish
350
For further information visit
www.cdscotland.co.uk or call 0141 951 3055
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Co-operative Development Scotland is the arm of Scottish
Enterprise working in partnership with Highlands and Islands
Enterprise that supports company growth through co-operatives
and employee ownership business models.
Green Energy Mull will own and operate the
Garmony Hydro hydroelectric scheme on Mull.
It will produce a sustainable form of electricity
that will be sold to the National Grid.The surplus
income generated will then be made available as
grants for community projects on the islands of
Mull and Iona.
CASE STUDY