Chamber of Commerce
Engaging Glasgow's Local Businesses
GALLANT has a wide range of stakeholders. To be truly transformational the programme needs to reach beyond academia and public bodies into Glasgow’s communities and the private sector. Recognising the challenges of making work meaningful to different audiences, GALLANT has been working in partnership with Glasgow Chamber of Commerce to ensure that the research outputs have the greatest impact. Building on the work of C40 Cities and supported by Doughnut Economics Action Lab, this collaboration has mobilised Chamber of Commerce networks to take the “Living Lab” concept to Glasgow’s local businesses.
This report outlines work conducted in collaboration between GALLANT researchers and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce between November 2023 and. August 2025. Summarising the findings from desktop scoping and workshops the report highlights key considerations for further engagement of businesses.
Read the full report: "Embedding Doughnut Economics in Glasgow's Local Businesses"
Dear Green (Case Study)
This case study of Dear Green, a Glasgow-based speciality coffee roaster, outlines how the business operates in line with the Doughnut Economics framework. With a particular focus on protecting soil, preventing biodiversity loss, strengthening community networks, reducing pollution and minimising fertiliser use, Dear Green shows how it is possible to work within ecological boundaries while ensuring a robust social foundation for all. VIEW FULL CASE STUDY
Glasgow Tool Library (Case Study)
Glasgow Tool Library (GTL) is a grassroots, circular economy initiative that works in line with the Doughnut Economics framework through innovative, community-focused design. This case study shows how, with deliberate action, a small organisation can increase social equity, support income and work, strengthen community networks, enhance wellbeing, and reduce pollution and carbon emissions, contributing to a fairer, greener, circular economy and a thriving city. READ FULL CASE STUDY
National Theatre of Scotland (Case Study)
NTS is rooted in a creative hub in North Glasgow and proud to be working alongside to contribute to urban regeneration in the area. This case study shows how increased access to cultural opportunities can be delivered in line with the Doughnut Economics framework, also increasing social equity and equality in diversity, enabling political voice, supporting income and work, harvesting energy to address climate change and reducing chemical pollution through minimising waste. READ FULL CASE STUDY