Glasgow’s vision

The Sustainable Glasgow Initiative's vision statement is designed to:

• ensure that Sustainable Glasgow’s partners, the people and businesses of Glasgow, and other stakeholders, share a common understanding of Sustainable Glasgow’s objectives;
   
• show clearly the direction of travel of the Sustainable Glasgow initiative;
   
• enthuse and assist in gaining the support of people, businesses and other stakeholders

The vision statement balances different policy goals and balances ambition with realistic opportunities for delivery. 

Vision Statement

Sustainable Glasgow will act in partnership to make Glasgow one of Europe’s most sustainable cities within 10 years. Our aim is to improve the lifestyles and opportunities for Glasgow’s people and businesses, enhance Glasgow’s image as a leader in sustainable urban living, and to deliver this in a way that is compatible with the development of a vibrant and growing city.

We will make a tangible contribution to tackling climate change through reducing Glasgow’s carbon emissions by 30% within 10 years, maximise use of sustainable energy resources, and minimise Glasgow’s adverse impacts on the environment.

Sustainable Glasgow will go significantly beyond achieving carbon emission reductions. Sustainable Glasgow will deliver major investment; create long-term jobs; help tackle fuel poverty; support the development of new clean energy sector in the city; create new revenue streams for the public sector and communities; improve air quality; and help regenerate communities.  We will help transform Glasgow’s image – making it a better place to live, work, and invest. 

Our vision is broad – covering energy systems, energy management, waste, transportation, and behavioural change.  We aim to deliver Sustainable Glasgow in a way that is both technically and financially achievable with a 10 year time frame.