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Assessing the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Cluster (SAIC): equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Cluster, examining how the initiative supports innovation, resilience and inclusive access for aquaculture businesses while identifying no direct impacts on protected groups.
The Scope of the EQIA
The EQIA assessed the potential impacts of SAIC on the following groups:
Directly affected:
- Aquaculture businesses (finfish and shellfish)
- Micro and small enterprises, particularly in rural and island communities
Indirectly affected:
- Rural and Island communities dependent on aquaculture employment
- Broader sector supply chains could benefit from increased innovation and collaboration.
- Education and research partners may benefit from enhanced collaboration opportunities and knowledge exchange with industry.
Breakdown of protected characteristics that were considered:
| Protected characteristics | Potential impact |
|---|---|
| Age | No negative impact identified |
| Disability | No negative impact identified |
| Gender reassignment | No negative impact identified |
| Pregnancy and maternity | No negative impact identified |
| Race | No negative impact identified |
| Religion or Belief | No negative impact identified |
| Sex | No negative impact identified |
| Sexual orientation | No negative impact identified |
| Marriage and civil partnership | No negative impact identified |
Contact
Email: ceu@gov.scot