About Us
A gateway to sustainable growth and investment
Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport is leading the UK’s green industrial future - driving investment, innovation and opportunity.
Rooted in the Highlands’ natural strengths and pioneering spirit, we’re building a resilient, future-ready economy for businesses, communities and the environment. At the heart of everything we do is a clear vision, a strong purpose and a set of values that guide our work:
Our Vision
To be a global hub for green investment.
Our Purpose
To deliver growth, jobs, and thriving communities - now and for the future.
Our Values
Authentic
Genuine, transparent and true to who we are.
Committed
Working together to make a meaningful difference for future generations.
Energised
Passionate about acting now to deliver positive impact.
Ready for green growth
The Highlands provides a powerful platform for the circular economy, uniting natural assets with a commitment to environmental leadership and innovation.
An opportunity to invest
With tax incentives, strong infrastructure, and skilled talent, the Green Freeport offers ideal conditions for investment in clean energy, life sciences and advanced technologies.
Commitment to local impact
Designed to benefit local communities, the Green Freeport supports job creation, business growth and skills development across the region.
Shared vision for the future
By connecting industry, government and community partners, the Green Freeport fosters collaboration that drives meaningful and lasting change.
Partners in
progress: uniting
for a sustainable
Highland future
Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport is the result of a powerful collaboration between public and private sector organisations, working together to bring a shared vision of sustainable growth and innovation to life.
Our Associate Members have been integral to securing our initial bid to become a Green Freeport and subsequently providing the knowledge, expertise and financial support to drive this transformative project forward.
- Unified vision: A shared commitment to transforming the Highlands into a hub for green energy and sustainable development.
- Strategic partnerships: Local authorities, government bodies, and private enterprises working together to leverage their combined expertise and resources.
- Ongoing collaboration: Continuous engagement with a diverse range of partners to unlock opportunities and address regional challenges.
- Collective impact: Working together to create a prosperous and sustainable future for the Highlands’ people, businesses and environment.
A commitment to transforming the region into a leading hub for renewable energy and innovation
Our Board of Directors
Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport is guided by a distinguished Board of Directors, each bringing extensive expertise to drive sustainable economic growth in the Highlands. Chaired by Jim Smith, former Managing Director of SSE Renewables, the Board contributes diverse experience across sectors including energy, infrastructure, academia and public service.
- Jim Smith
Independent Chair and former Managing Director of SSE Renewables - Calum MacPherson
Chief Executive Officer of Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport - Sinclair Browne
Non-Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Port of Inverness - Roy MacGregor
Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Global Energy Group - Lewis Gillies
Non-Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Haventus - Alex Campbell
Non-Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Port of Cromarty Firth - Malcolm MacLeod
Non-Executive Director and Assistant Chief Executive (Place) at Highland Council - Vicki Nairn
Non-Executive Director and Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands - Amy Parry
Non-Executive Director and Senior Project Manager at BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership
