View of a large, sitting statue of Lord Kelvin, surrounded by green trees in Kelvingrove Park, with the towers of Baroque-style Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the background

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.

two highland cows facing the camera

two highland cows facing the camera

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. 

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cyclist crossing the Tradeston Bridge in the sunshine, with office building in the background

cyclist crossing the Tradeston Bridge in the sunshine, with office building in the background

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.

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art exhibit consisting of white acrylic heads with expressions of various emotions, hanging from the ceiling in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

art exhibit consisting of white acrylic heads with expressions of various emotions, hanging from the ceiling in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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.

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View of the 44m tall Nelson Monument obelisk in Glasgow Green, with people jogging, strolling and lounging in the sunshine

View of the 44m tall Nelson Monument obelisk in Glasgow Green, with people jogging, strolling and lounging in the sunshine

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.

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Aerial view of Georgian-style Pollok House with its manicured formal garden, set within the greenery of Pollok Country Park

Aerial view of Georgian-style Pollok House with its manicured formal garden, set within the greenery of Pollok Country Park

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. 

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Sunny view of 4 rowers on 2 double sculls on the tree-lined River Clyde with the blue St Andrew's suspension footbridge in the background

Sunny view of 4 rowers on 2 double sculls on the tree-lined River Clyde with the blue St Andrew's suspension footbridge in the background

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.

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Sunny view of Gothic revival-style spire of the University of Glasgow's main building, surrounded by greenery and with a meadow of yellow wildflowers in the foreground

Sunny view of Gothic revival-style spire of the University of Glasgow's main building, surrounded by greenery and with a meadow of yellow wildflowers in the foreground

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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A couple lazing in the sunshine near the large terracotta, five-tier, French Renaissance-style Doulton Fountain in Glasgow Green

A couple lazing in the sunshine near the large terracotta, five-tier, French Renaissance-style Doulton Fountain in Glasgow Green

Too Good to Go


Sell your surplus food to 7 million customers and help reduce your food waste.

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