Circular Glasgow

Unlock the Circular Economy: Join Our Leadership Programme 🚀 Designed specifically for senior executives, in partnership with Scottish Enterprise and Circle Economy, the Circular Economy Leadership Programme equips business leaders with the skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving circular economy. A highlight of the programme is a two-day immersive visit to Amsterdam, the world’s first city to commit to achieving a 100% circular economy by 2050. You will learn from global leaders in circular economy practices, gain insights from innovative case studies, and bring back actionable strategies to help your team confidently embed these transformative changes within your business. Start Date: 6 February 2025 Cost: £3000 (subsidized through 50% funding for the first year). Please note that travel and accommodation are not included in the price. Ready to take the lead? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4099E9s

Spread the word with #ShareRepairAware! Want to discover how to save money, support local charities and social enterprises, protect the planet and connect with your local community. Follow #ShareRepairAware on socials to uncover the incredible share and repair movement in Scotland. Find projects near you and discover how to live sustainably with the Circular Communities Scotland 's campaign > https://lnkd.in/ehCNN3kt

This week, we kicked off the first of our ACTS Toolkit launch events! These toolkits were co-designed by businesses to help Scottish businesses advance towards more sustainable and circular practices, so it was fantastic to hear from some of those businesses at our events. A huge thanks to our inspiring SME Ambassadors: Kate V Robertson from Circular Arts Network and Sculpture Placement Group, and Ted Howie from Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO), who brought these sustainability opportunities to life by sharing their incredible stories. As we wrap up our first week, we're gearing up for our next event on Wednesday 26 Feb. If you're a business in the Third Sector, Social Enterprise, Community Outreach, or Charity space, there's still time to sign up! Discover how to embed sustainability into your organisation and hear from Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector and Merry-go-round Glasgow. Upcoming ACTS Toolkit launch events: 26/02: Third Sector & Community Outreach 27/02: Built Environment & Construction 05/03: Professional Services & Manufacturing Book your spot here > https://lnkd.in/dySeg_p

Equip your business for a circular future – with insights from Amsterdam! If you're looking to boost profits and lead your business with circular practices - join our Circular Economy Leadership Programme! This leadership programme will give you the skills to turn waste into opportunity and that’s not all—we’re heading to Amsterdam, one of the world’s most innovative circular cities! Join us to see first-hand how businesses are making sustainability work and thrive financially. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and bring game-changing ideas back to Glasgow! 🔗 Find out more & sign up https://bit.ly/4099E9s This programme is supported by Scottish Enterprise and Circle Economy

Can't wait to host the first of our sector-specific launch events this week! Starting off with the Hospitality, Events & Attractions sector at Barras Art and Design (BAaD) this Wednesday and the Arts, Creative & Retail sector at St Luke's on Thursday. Still time to sign up 👉 https://lnkd.in/dySeg_p

Matthew Algie is on a mission to be net zero in internal operations by 2035 and across their entire value chain by 2040! By working closely with suppliers, they’re setting the standard for real carbon emission reductions in the coffee sector. ☕ To support other SMEs in Scotland on their sustainability journey, Matthew Algie have teamed up with us and a group of other businesses to develop sector-specific resources. Want to use these resources within your own organisation? Join us for our exclusive launch event—supported by Scottish Enterprise—where we’ll be discussing the FREE tools and resources to help businesses like yours embrace sustainable practices, work towards net zero, and adopt circular strategies. 📅 Don’t miss out! This week we will be hosting launch events for the Hospitality, Events & Attractions and the Arts sectors at Barras Art and Design (BAaD) and the Creative & Retail sectors at St Luke’s Glasgow; with more sector-specific sessions to follow— find out how to get involved here > https://bit.ly/44JYeaJ Glasgow Science Centre Dear Green Coffee Roasters Taco Mazama CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts DF Concerts & Events The Clydeside Distillery SWG3

Driving positive change across teams isn’t always easy, but The National Piping Centre is leading the way in encouraging more sustainable transport! By covering expenses only for sustainable travel, they encouraged staff and volunteers to leave the car at home and opt for bikes, buses, or trains instead. Now, after taking part in our Step Up to Net Zero programme, they’re working with us and a group of fellow businesses to create sector-specific resources to help other SMEs in Scotland increase their own sustainability! Backed by Scottish Enterprise, these FREE resources and tools will support your organisation in adopting sustainable practices and embracing more circular solutions. Join our FREE sector-specific launch event for Arts, Creative & Retail businesses to explore how to apply these resources and connect with like-minded organisations. Get all the details here: https://bit.ly/4b0Zj2K

Dear Green Coffee Roasters, one of Scotland’s highest-scoring B Corp coffee roasters, is leading the way in sustainability—from investing in electric vehicles to aiming for net zero by 2030. ☕♻️ Following their involvement in our Step up to Net Zero initiative, we have teamed up with Dear Green alongside a group of other businesses, to develop sector-specific resources to help organisations across Scotland take real action on sustainability. Supported by Scottish Enterprise, these FREE resources and tools will help you and your organisation to embrace sustainable practices, work towards net zero and embed circular practices. If you’d like to find out more about how to bring theses resources into your own organisation and meet like-minded businesses, sign up to our FREE sector-specific launch event for Hospitality, Events & Attractions businesses. Find out all the details here> https://bit.ly/4gAbmVM

We’re delighted to welcome Professor Fiona Charnley as the facilitator for our Circular Economy Leadership Programme! 🎉 As Professor of Circular Innovation at the University of Exeter Business School and Co-Director of the UKRI National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub, Fiona brings unparalleled expertise in circular innovation, business transformation, and sustainable leadership. With extensive experience in digital technology, circular healthcare, remanufacturing, and business model innovation, Fiona has worked across sectors to help organisations identify new approaches to design, innovation and business modelling. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in circular transformation. Learn more about our Leadership Programme here > https://bit.ly/4099E9s

💡 Every SME’s sustainability journey is unique—but you don’t have to do it alone. To support Scottish SMEs across different sectors work towards their climate goals, we have teamed up with Scottish Enterprise to create a comprehensive suite of resources—designed by business to help businesses like yours take action. Join us this February and March for FREE events where you’ll: ✅ Explore our open-source climate resources ✅ Connect with fellow businesses facing similar challenges ✅ Share ideas, insights, and practical next steps Sign up for free here > https://lnkd.in/dySeg_p