Posts by Rachel Grant
What if your waste became your next revenue stream? Brilliant people, big ideas and a more Circular Glasgow
By Lisa Torrance, Circular Glasgow Network & Congress of Business (COB) Lead What if the materials one business no longer needs became the raw materials another is looking for? And what if, by connecting the right people and rethinking how we use resources, we could create entirely new business opportunities and provide a source of income?…
Read MoreGlasgow’s hospitality sector goes All In to deliver a sustainable welcome for Glasgow 2026
With just one week to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, excitement is palpable across the city. More than 70 Glasgow cafés, bars, restaurants and hotels have come together to launch the All In Welcome, a new city-wide hospitality campaign celebrating sustainability, creativity and community ahead of the UK’s biggest…
Read MoreWhy Glasgow is central to the global effort on climate change
By Alison McRae, Senior Director of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce The recent London Climate Action Week brought together governments, businesses and communities to explore how we can accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future. It is one of a growing number of climate-focused events taking place in cities around the world, reflecting both the…
Read MoreHow circular thinking is helping Glasgow go All In for the 2026 Commonwealth Games
By Tabitha Tinkler-Ferguson, Circular Project Executive In my role with Circular Glasgow at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, I’m lucky enough to champion businesses making positive changes across the city through collaboration, creativity and embracing circular thinking at a local level. It’s been no different during my time working with the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games All…
Read MoreGlasgow’s COP26 legacy continues to deliver for business, communities and the climate
Five years on from hosting the world’s largest climate summit, Glasgow is continuing to demonstrate how a city can turn global ambition into meaningful local action. That is the finding from a new report from Glasgow Chamber of Commerce which highlights how the city’s business community has embraced the responsibility and opportunity that came with…
Read MoreLine-up for Congress of Business announced as tickets open for COP legacy event
Congress of Business (COB) will return to Glasgow on Tuesday, 12 May, as part of Glasgow Climate Week, featuring a list of internationally renowned speakers from across the business community. Hosted at SWG3, COB brings together academics and business leaders to share insights and guidance on how to translate climate ambitions into action and commercial…
Read MoreOpening up to new partnerships invites a world of opportunities
Mark Armstrong of Collective Communities CIC, explains how true business growth comes through collaboration, with opportunity being built by sharing leadership, learning and working space with emerging talent. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned while building a Community Interest Company is that growth doesn’t come from doing everything yourself. It comes from collaboration,…
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