Glasgow Chamber has been at the forefront of advocating for and supporting businesses through the transition toward a more sustainable, circular economy.
We are committed to offering insights, direction, and access to key networks to help create a dynamic business environment focused on growth that respects people and the planet.
View our range of programmes and initiatives which can help future-proof your business growth.
Glasgow City Council's Glasgow Business Growth Programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by the Business Growth Team within Economic Development.
The aim of the programme is to help SMEs in Glasgow to grow by helping them to access a network of expert consultancy support. They also have access to up to three days of additional expert support in Lot 9 which is the Green Business Support Lot.
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As a legacy of Step Up to Net Zero, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce presents Actionable Climate Toolkits for Scotland (ACTS), as a way of further supporting SMEs across Scotland.
Funded by Scottish Enterprise, the project delivers sector specific guides, toolkits and templates to support SMEs to embed sustainability, work towards net zero and embrace circular economy principles.
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Royal Bank of Scotland has recently launched Sustainability Solutions, an innovative online tool designed to help businesses reduce costs and act as an easier and more convenient way to explore climate support.
The platform focuses on two crucial areas: lower emission vehicles and solar potential. With built in tailored reports and intuitive calculator tools, you can easily review your eligibility for transitioning and receive quick estimates of potential savings and costs.
Find out moreNow in its third phase, Step Up to Net Zero is currently open for applications, supporting Glasgow SMEs in their efforts to reach net zero by funding five-month work placements who will help organisations take action towards net zero and circular goals.
Fully funded by Glasgow City Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, this project aims to support the city’s net zero ambitions and provides employability support for Glasgow’s workforce.
Step Up to Net Zero provides funded support to Glasgow SMEs to take steps towards adopting more circular practices to meet the city’s decarbonisation and net zero targets. Participating organisations will be provided with a bespoke Action Plan, and benefit from the support of a five-month funded work placement (16-25 hours per week) to progress this plan.
Participants assist organisations in implementing an Action Plan, progressing activity that supports the organisations' circular and net zero ambitions. The recommendations set out in each organisation's Action Plan are specific to the individual organisation's needs.
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My Climate Path is a COP26 education legacy initiative for Scotland's young people created by Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow, proudly supported by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and funded by Scottish Government. This supports the Young Person's Guarantee commitment to provide every 16-24 year old in Scotland with an opportunity that will positively impact their future. Working with business, we continue to inform and inspire our young people on the roles and skills required for the jobs of the future that will drive sustainable economic growth in a circular and a net zero economy.
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