Prosper Highlights 2024
The contribution our members make to shaping a sustainable and profitable economy was acknowledged by the First Minister, who paid tribute to our unique mission and value in his maiden speech on the economy. As Scotland’s Industrial Council, the renewed focus from both governments on industrial strategy is hugely welcome and will remain a priority in the coming year.
Informing parties thinking on what’s needed to grow Scotland’s economy will be our focus for the coming year ahead of the Holyrood elections and we look forward to working with you on our Blueprint.
NETWORK
You raised nearly ￡10,000 for charities that are making a difference across Scotland.
More than 3000 of you benefited from attending one of our 45 events that spanned the length and breadth of Scotland and engaged with the country’s key decision makers and thought leaders:
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
THOUGHT LEADERS
IMPACT
Calling our Healthy Working People report ‘pioneering’, the Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP worked with us to action the priorities set out in our Healthy Working People report.
Our Scottish Budget representation helped to secure the reinstatement of housing funding, with a 56% boost to the budget including a 38% increase in the Affordable Housing Supply Programme.
Our General Election manifesto has informed our proposals for how the new UK Industrial Strategy will support the sectoral strengths of the Scottish economy and grow innovation clusters in Scotland.
Our work on rural housing and planning reform is influencing the creation of a Housing Planning Hub to streamline planning and proposals to accelerate electricity grid infrastructure consents.
Prosperity Unlocked podcast delves into Scotland’s economic success with guests including Chris Stark, Tera Allas and Professor Graeme Roy. Listen now.
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INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION
Our Climate Smarter project brought free resources to 272 students in Malawi.
The Climate Smarter project won the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the Scottish Power Supplier Awards.
POWERING UP YOUR PRODUCTIVITY
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We formalised our partnership with the The Productivity Institute and University of Glasgow.
We partnered with The Productivity Institute Scotland Forum to explore how purpose-driven businesses empower employees and enhance productivity.
PEOPLE
Our Board was strengthened by the addition of:
We welcomed two new members to our team: