Step Up To Net Zero is on pause for the moment.
If you’re interested in being involved in future rounds of the programme, please check out our Participant or Organisation sections where you can register your interest.
What is Step Up to Net Zero?
Step Up to Net Zero has supported over 100 Glasgow SMEs in their efforts to reach net zero. Using a bespoke action plan, tailored to each business, alongside funded work-placements, we've helped businesses and organisations to 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, the project helped to support the city's net zero ambitions and provided important employability support for Glasgow's workforce. As a result, over 100 placements were created to upskill, retrain and ensure that the future workforce had the relevant skills and experience to tackle the climate crisis.
The net zero transition continues to offer a significant opportunity to Scotland's economy and, given Glasgow's target to become net zero by 2030, businesses play a key part in meeting this goal.
Step Up to Net Zero has a proven record of success, supporting over 100 Glasgow businesses to adapt, innovate and kickstart their net zero and circular journey.
Who participated in Step Up to Net Zero?
Step Up To Net Zero worked with over 100 businesses and organisations across Glasgow, from 2022 to 2026. Covering a range of different sectors, the Step Up To Net Zero programme demonstrates the best of innovative thinking, opportunity and collaboration.
Use our interactive map below to find out more about each business.
"A worthwhile programme, even as a business that already knows and practices a lot about sustainability… a lot of theoretical changes in the short-term but there’s now a roadmap for longer term targets"
Andrew Reilly, Marketing Executive, EGG Lighting
"An overwhelmingly positive resource to get started on Net Zero journey - huge thanks to SUTNZ team for the opportunity. It forced the business to actually take action on sustainability goals, opened the door to a wider network of people and businesses who are all of a similar mindset. A really strong, positive network in Glasgow."
David Nicholls, Partner, Brett Nicholls Associates
"Finn’s Place wouldn’t be where it is without SUTNZ. It was simple to get involved, not laborious to apply, and it has been a very supportive programme so far. It’s brilliant that Catriona has the support from the team and is provided with training opportunities – it has been the catalyst to get going, turning good intentions into action."
Colette Reilly, Director, Finn's Place
What were our outcomes?
- The creation of over 100 funded work placements, paying the Glasgow Living Wage to participants;
- The provision of upskilling opportunities to empower the future workforce with knowledge, language and experience of sustainability concepts that support net zero and the circular economy;
- The delivery of targeted events and networking sessions to build a collaborative community of businesses, organisations and individuals who are all working towards change;
- Positive steps towards a just transition for businesses and organisations across Glasgow
Interested?
For organisations
Find out more about the programme, eligibility criteria and register your interest.
For participants
Contact
For more information, whether you are a business seeking support via a funded work placement or a candidate looking for a work placement, contact us at netzero@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com.