Make your business more sustainable
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 for Scotland they provide information, resources and support on responsible tourism in Scotland, 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
Reduce costs and generate new income streams, while responding to the climate emergency... the circular economy is critical to Scotland's net zero ambitions.
Experience Glasgow Food and Drink
We are the Regional Food Group for the city, through Scotland Food & Drink, and coordinate a simplified action plan that makes it easier for Glasgow’s sector to respond to Glasgow City Food Plan and Food Tourism Scotland 2030.
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.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism promotes greener ways for businesses and organisations to operate from reducing energy use to promoting biodiversity. They provide an accreditations scheme which recognises the commitment of tourism businesses which are actively working to become more sustainable.
Members receive a 10% on joining Green Tourism.
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.
Too Good to Go
Sell your surplus food to 7 million customers and help reduce your food waste.
