ONE of Glasgow's biggest nightclubs has revealed ambitious plans to go net zero within the next four years.

SWG3 has already switched to a renewable energy supply and rolled out trials of products to reduce plastic waste at events, but the venue's news BODYHEAT project aims to radically reduce its carbon footprint by 2025.

The Finnieston-based multi-discipline arts venue aims to become a leader for responsible business in the culture sector and its new approach will try to make significant changes within the shortest time. 

They plan to have a dedicated Green Team who will oversee changes, and single-use plastic will be removed from events. 

Two acres of garden space will also be created for community growing, biodiverse planting and beehives. 

Andrew Fleming-Brown, managing director of SWG3, said: "SWG3 beginning its journey towards achieving net zero, coupled with the approach of The New York Times Climate Hub, makes this an incredibly exciting time for us. 

"After a lot of hard work, research and consultancy with experts in sustainability and climate change we are delighted to be revealing our plans to reach net zero emissions by 2025 or sooner. 

"We have a lot of work to do, but over the next 12 months we are committed to building a solid foundation upon which we can transform our organisation into a more sustainable one. 

"We know this won't be easy, but we understand the severity of the climate emergency, as well as our potential to influence our community, industry and beyond. 

"We want to lead by example."

Today's announcement comes ahead of November's COP26 which will see SWG3 host The New York Times Climate Hub where visitors will be able to network amongst world-class climate photography, documentary screenings and performances. 

SWG3 commercial manager Meryl Gilbert said: "As an organisation that continually strives to be as sustainable as possible, we are thrilled to be hosting The New York Times Climate Hub over COP26.

"The ambitious 10-day event is totally unlike anything we've ever held before, but as a vast and vibrant cultural hub in the centre of Glasgow, we'll offer a unique home to some of the world's most crucial voices in climate change. 

"Leaders in business, environmental action, science and culture will all be welcomed by SWG3 while November's pivotal COP26 summit takes place in our city."