Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Inclusion and Accessibility
• Economic Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• 41% of city centre hotel rooms have a 3rd party sustainability accreditation.
• Glasgow ranked 8th on the Global Destination Sustainability Index and 1st in Western Europe.
• Glasgow achieved Silver Sustainable Food Places accreditation.

Social Achievements

• Online accessibility guides were reviewed for over 200 Glasgow venues. A new accessible guide was created for the Burrell Collection.
• An Accessibility workshop was hosted for city hotels.
• Changes were introduced to tourism industry groups to ensure inclusivity.
• A photoshoot with a disabled travel blogger was hosted at various locations.

Governance Achievements

• 77% of member PCO and DMCs have a publicly shared sustainability plan.
• Glasgow Convention Bureau continues to be a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative Pledge and committed to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism and Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing the number of businesses with green credentials and online accessibility guides.
• Maintaining a top 10 position on the Global Destination Sustainability Index with an increasing number of destinations.
• Encouraging longer visitor stays in Glasgow.

Mitigation Strategies

• Providing access to funding streams and green accreditation schemes.
• Working with partners to raise awareness of accessibility and sustainability.
• Developing online bookable products and promoting Glasgow as a base for exploring Scotland.
• Partnering with transport operators to promote rail travel.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Encouraging suppliers to adopt sustainable practices and obtain green accreditations.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Destination Sustainability Index, EarthCheck, Sustainable Food Places, Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative, Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Sustainability
• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Sustainability
• Inclusivity

Environmental Achievements

• Increase 3rd party green accreditation across city businesses (70% of city centre hotel rooms, 100% of GL Museums and Cultural venues, 50% of GLA member venues by October 2024)
• Maintain Glasgow’s ongoing progress as a leading sustainable destination and maintain the city’s commitments to global sustainable destination initiatives (retain Top 10 position on the Global Destination Sustainability Index for 2024, Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency by October 2024)
• Publish a Net Zero Roadmap which details the pathway to achieving the ambitious target of being net zero by 2030 (August 2024)
• Maintain Glasgow Airport’s carbon neutrality status as it works towards achieving net zero carbon for its direct emissions by the mid-2030s (retain carbon neutral certification, produce annual carbon footprint report, retain Gold Standard Carbon Offset by September 2024/2025)

Social Achievements

• Support the hospitality industry to be a more attractive career path for young people (March 2025)
• Continue to deliver volunteering opportunities within the tourism sector (March 2026)
• Connect with local citizens to contribute to their quality of life and support access and engagement with the city’s cultural and tourism offer (March 2025)
• Celebrate the city’s diverse communities and widen the diversity of participation in GL supported city events and festivals (August 2024)
• Encourage visitor economy businesses to embrace Fair Work legislation and embed fairer working practices within their organisation (March 2025)
• Increase the number of tourism businesses providing readily available online accessibility information for visitors and residents (200+ venues with up-to-date online accessibility information guides on AccessAble by March 2026)

Governance Achievements

• Embed sustainability, social and community benefit as part of event and conference programming (March 2025)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Balancing economic growth with environmental and social sustainability
• Ensuring inclusive access to tourism opportunities for all residents and visitors

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing sustainable tourism practices across the sector
• Developing accessible and inclusive tourism experiences
• Promoting fair work practices within the tourism industry
• Engaging with local communities to ensure tourism benefits all residents

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Destination Sustainability Index, Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency