DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been appointed by Zero Waste
Scotland to help progress its world-leading work on implementing
circular economy solutions in Scotland.
Jacobs will provide environmental, economic and engagement services
ranging from research, identification of circular economy opportunities,
development of pilot schemes, pipeline development, and technical
support around feasibility studies and business cases for implementation
of circular economy business models for Scottish small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs). Jacobs is one of seven consultancies with circular
economy expertise engaged to help Zero Waste Scotland expand its
circular economy support over the next two years.
Zero Waste Scotland supports delivery of the Scottish Government’s circular
economy strategy, which seeks to retain products and materials in
high-value use and make the most of resources, maximising economic
benefit for Scotland and reducing environmental impact at the same time.
Jacobs’ services will support Zero Waste Scotland and its SME partners
achieve this goal.
Louise McGregor, Head of Circular Economy at Zero Waste Scotland, said:
“Scotland is an award-winning pioneer of the circular economy, and we at
Zero Waste Scotland are proud to have supported more than 30 businesses
with circular economy business models and services to date. We are
working hard to ensure Scotland enjoys the maximum economic, social and
environmental benefits of more circular approaches to business. This
project will help us continue that vital work by developing even more
opportunities to maximise profits and minimise environmental impact.”
“Jacobs has worked with Zero Waste Scotland for several years to
identify and respond to resource efficiency and circular economy
opportunities in a variety of industry sectors,” said Jacobs Senior Vice
President Buildings and Infrastructure Bob Duff. “We have some of the
most experienced and enthusiastic specialists in the waste and resources
industry; people who are passionate about challenging current thinking.
Our strategic advice helps businesses operate more effectively and
benefit from more sustainable resource use. We look forward to
leveraging our experience and skills to build on the strong relationship
we have developed with Zero Waste Scotland.”
About Jacobs:
Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of
full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for
industrial, commercial and government organizations globally. The
company employs over 54,000 people and operates in more than 25
countries around the world. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com.
About Zero Waste Scotland:
Zero Waste Scotland exists to create a society where resources are
valued and nothing is wasted. Our goal is to help Scotland realise the
economic, environmental and social benefits of making best use of the
world’s limited natural resources. We are funded to support delivery of
the Scottish Government’s circular economy strategy and the EU’s 2020
growth strategy.
Zero Waste Scotland is lead partner on the Resource Efficient Circular
Economy Accelerator Programme, a £70 million strategic intervention in
the current round of European Structural and Investment Funds. The
Scottish Government is the Managing Authority for the European
Structural Funds 2014-20 Programme. For further information visit the
Scottish Government website
or follow @scotgovESIF.
More information on all Zero Waste Scotland’s work can be found at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.