AccessAble
If you are a business or an organisation that wants to welcome disabled people, and anyone else with an access requirement, AccessAble can help you with tailored and practical solutions.
Make your business more sustainable and accessible
Glasgow aspires to become one of Europe’s leading sustainable tourism destinations. The city has an overall goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and acknowledges the destination’s role in promoting and encouraging responsible tourism.
Increasingly, conference and event organisers are looking to work with destinations and businesses that are committed to taking action on climate change and building a fairer economy.
Here are some simple steps that you can take to support the city's sustainability aspirations and make your business stand out in todays market.
VisitScotland Industry website
As the national tourist board, Visit Scotland provide information, resources and support on responsible tourism and how you can make your business more sustainable.
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Supports businesses with a range of sustainable initiatives including; My Climate Pathway, Step Up to Net Zero and Circular Glasgow.
The Chamber runs the, now annual, Congress of Business bringing together global thought leaders, businesses, and cities to ignite purpose-led conversations to accelerate action on a sustainable future.
Zero Waste Scotland
Businesses are increasingly responding to the climate crisis by identifying changes they can make to reduce their carbon footprint. Zero Waste Scotland offers advice and resources to support businesses adopting circular economy practices.
Slow Food Glasgow
Encourages responsible food choices by our citizens, allowing us to move towards a healthier population and planet. They manage the Glasgow Sustainable Food Directory which food and drink businesses can list themselves on.
Too Good to Go
Sell your surplus food to 7 million customers and help reduce your food waste.
Supporting accessible tourism
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Euan's Guide
By listing your venue on the website, you'll be helping disabled people find great places to go. Here you'll find everything you need to get started and make the most of your listing!
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VisitScotland
Find advice and resources to help your business provide all visitors a great experience in Scotland.
3rd party sustainable accreditation schemes
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Green Tourism
Promotes greener ways for businesses and organisations to operate and provides an accreditation scheme which recognises the commitment of tourism businesses which are actively working to become more sustainable.
Visit Glasgow members receive a 10% discount on joining Green Tourism.
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Green Key
An international eco-label awarded to accommodations and other hospitality facilities that commit to sustainable business practices. Awarded establishments comply with strict criteria, independently verified through regular on-site audits.
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EarthCheck
The programme addresses key global environmental, cultural, social, and economic concerns. It deals with environmental regeneration and improvement. The programme also looks at the conservation of existing natural heritage assets.
