Step Up to Net Zero offers fully funded five-month work placements to support Glasgow’s organisations in reaching their net zero and circular ambitions. In its second phase, the project is fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is delivered by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce on behalf of Glasgow City Council.

Your role will be to support the organisation in implementing an Action Plan, progressing activity that supports the organisations' circular and net zero ambitions. The recommendations set out in each organisations' Action Plan will be specific to the individual organisation, and therefore your responsibilities will vary according to the organisation you are placed with. However, examples of responsibilities could include:

• Researching and implementing circular business models
• Calculating carbon footprint and applying changes to reduce emissions
• Reviewing options to use waste as a resource or design out waste
• Educating staff on circular economy and net zero principles
• Identifying opportunities for organisations to collaborate to create joint value
• Reviewing supply chain to identify sustainable opportunities

You will be upskilled/reskilled on the net zero and circular economy agenda throughout your placement and will gain real industry insights and experience. You will also be provided with external mentoring support and industry-specific training opportunities during your placement. Following the end of the placement, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce will offer support to the participants in their path to further employment and have already supported 70% of participants to secure employment following their placement. Many organisations have also chosen to retain the participant as an employee following the funded placement.