The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging policymakers across the UK to put British businesses at the heart of sustainability and waste reduction plans. Their Circular Economy report, includes the following key recommendations: The Government’s Circular Economy roadmap should be published as soon as possible, with a clear focus on innovation and design-led skills.…

With COP29 taking place in Azerbaijan, we want to highlight some of our initiatives that emphasise the importance of community and the power of collaboration in tackling climate challenges together. This year, we launched our Circular Mixer series, created in collaboration with Harley Haddow and Material Source Studios. These monthly networking events provide businesses with…

MAST Architects have over 40 years’ experience of working in the residential sector, delivering multiple award-winning projects. Our primary focus has always been to drive innovation and change, seeking to exceed the minimum standards, shaping the homes people live in with a focus on energy conscious design. We are excited to be launching MAST Energy,…

CIWM announced the winners of their Circular Innovators Fund this week, launched to help accelerate the growth of small and micro businesses leading the charge in circular innovation. Amongst the six winners was RMAS member, WEEE (Scotland) Limited, who were praised for their application focused on supporting the continued growth of their circular business, which…

We are delighted that Step Up to Net Zero has been shortlisted for Project of the Year at The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards 2024, hosted by Sustainability Magazine. Step Up to Net Zero supports Glasgow SMEs in their efforts to reach net zero by funding six-month work placements who will help organisations take action…

Our Step Up to Net Zero Project Manager, Rachael Martin, has been named as an Unsung Hero on the The ENDS Report Power List 2024! With a background in environmental consultancy, Rachael Martin is responsible for Glasgow Chamber of Commerce’s Step Up to Net Zero project (fully funded by Glasgow City Council and the UK…

By Alison McRae, Senior Director, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce According to the UK Government, at the end of 2023, 99.9% of the UK’s 5.6m business population are SMEs. With 5.51m of these classed as small and up to 49 employees and a further 36,900 classed as medium having 50-249 employees, they account for three-fifths of the…

Glasgow City Council has revealed the new brand behind its plans to mark the city’s 850th birthday, in 2025. The four core icons used with the brand, use recognisable symbols synonymous with Glasgow’s story. More symbols will be developed to highlight the wide-ranging achievements of the city and its people, with a special focus on the…

A unique solar-powered mobile music recording and live production studio called the Phonoautobothy will power a number of music events in Scotland’s largest city. Built using upcycled materials by the Idlefield Art Lab collective from Canada, the Phonoautobothy aims to showcase sustainable power generation for live and recorded music while engaging local communities around Glasgow’s…