GDS Index 2025 – Spotlight on #5 - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Glasgow isn't just talking about sustainable events — it's built the systems to actually deliver them. In this episode of Sips for Change, Tammy and Martine explore why Glasgow has climbed to 5th place in the GDS Index for sustainable business events, and what that ranking really means for event planners on the ground.   SOURCES https://www.gds.earth/destination/glasgow/2025/ https://www.visitglasgow.org.uk/sustainability/#:~:text=Glasgow%20is%20one%20of%20the,100%20destinations%2C%20across%20the%20world.  https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/colleague-information/colleague-updates/glasgow-recognised-as-one-of-the-world-s-top-cities-for-its-commitment-to-sustainable-business-tourism https://www.glasgowlearningcity.co.uk/article/2882/Green-and-Healthy www.hostcity.com/news/city-development/glasgow-hailed-one-worlds-top-five-cities-sustainable-business-tourism  www.uil.unesco.org/en/learning-cities/glasgow  https://www.visitglasgow.org.uk/news/glasgow-s-record-year-for-conferences-boosts-local-economy/  https://www.conference-news.co.uk/news/glasgow-convention-bureau-explores-legacy-cop26/ https://www.acforum.net/about/net-zero-carbon-events-initiative/ https://www.netzerocarbonevents.org/wp-content/uploads/JMIC-Media-Release_Global-Events-Industry-Presents-Net-Zero-Carbon-Events-Pledge-at-COP26-1.pdf https://www.pcma.org/net-zero-carbon-events-pledge-cop26/ https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2021/11/the-circular-economy-in-glasgow-united-kingdom_fe739891/7717a310-en.pdf https://vocal.media/earth/glasgow-s-waste-management-revolution https://www.netregs.org.uk/news/climate-week-spotlight-how-change-waste-recycling-is-leading-the-way/ https://www.euansguide.com/news/where-are-glasgow-s-accessible-gig-venues https://www.sec.co.uk/visitor-information/accessibility https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/equalitydiversity/policy/accessevents/ https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/news/glasgow-events-strategy-to-2035-launched https://carbonneutralcities.org/cities/glasgow/