Scottish Affairs

Welcome to the Viridor web resource for Scottish political, media and community stakeholders. 

Viridor is Scotland’s leading recycling, renewable energy and sustainable waste partner supporting 96% of Scottish local authorities, public sector bodies and Scotland’s leading businesses such as RBS, Scottish Power, BAE Systems and Coca Cola Enterprises.

In addition to operating Scotland’s most advanced network of recycling technologies, Viridor is investing up to £800m in ‘next generation’ green infrastructure to translate Scottish zero waste policy into practice. 

With an active programme of stakeholder engagement, Viridor welcomes opportunities to engage with political, think tank and community stakeholders, and to provide media comment from Scotland's leading recycling, renewable energy and sustainable waste partner.

Scottish News

Comments Welcome at Oxwellmains Consultation Events
http://www.viridor.co.uk/news/comments-welcome-at-oxwellmains-consultation-events/

Scotland on Sunday Viridor Scottish Infrastructure Investment Strategy Coverage, February 2012
http://www.scotsman.com/business/management/viridor_upgrades_recycling_operation_1_2112056

Europe's Most Advanced Glass Recycling Plant Set for Scotland
http://www.viridor.co.uk/news/europe-s-most-advanced-glass-recycling-plant-set-for-scotland/

NHS Lanarkshire Win for Viridor
http://www.viridor.co.uk/news/nhs-lanarkshire-win-for-viridor/

Next Steps for Oxwellmains EFW
http://www.viridor.co.uk/news/next-steps-for-oxwellmains-efw/

St. Kevin's Gives Thumbs Up to Viridor
http://www.viridor.co.uk/news/st-kevin-s-gives-thumbs-up-to-viridor/

Scottish Consultations

Consultation on 'normalising' artificial boundary on waste reception at consented Oxwellmains Energy from Waste facility
http://www.viridor.co.uk/consultation/oxwellmains/

Scottish Public Affairs Programme

Viridor is at the forefront of the development of Scottish zero waste policy, reflecting it's industry leading position.  In addition to leading or being represented on a range of Scottish Government, industry, policy and political committees and groups, Viridor actively engages with the full range of Scottish stakeholders, including at forthcoming events listed below.

CONVENTION OF SCOTTISH LOCAL AUTHORITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
16th-17th February 2012
St. Andrew's

SCOTTISH LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE (LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECEPTION)
2nd-4th March 2012
Dundee

SCOTTISH NATIONAL PARTY CONFERENCE (COUNCIL CANDIDATES RECEPTION)
10th-11th March 2012
Glasgow

Scottish Media Relations Programme

As Scotland’s leading recycling, renewable energy and sustainable waste partner investing up to £800m in Scotland, Viridor welcomes opportunities to provide thought leadership and media comment on issues relevant to our sector and is able to provide media trained professionals to comment in the Scottish print, online or broadcast media.

For a summary of our activity, click the 'film preview' box opposite, or visit our 'news' section.  Recent articles on topical issues relavant to Scotland are attached below.

Scottish Community Relations Programme

Viridor operates an active Scottish community relations programme ranging from consultation on proposed developments and site community liaison groups, to Scotland wide educational sponsorships, community festivals and events, and supporting local groups and organisations.

For further information, visit our 'consultation' pages, or visit 'news' for information on recent partnerships and sponsorships.

Scottish Public Affairs, Media and Community Relations Contact

Martin Grey
Scottish Communications Manager
0141 781 9151 l 07717 797 133 l scotland@viridor.co.uk

Downloads

• Scottish Media Commentary: Energy from Waste
• Scottish Media Commentary: Community Benefits