
The Event
This masterclass is part of a series of events run by the Coventry University Clean Futures Catalyst programme.
This masterclass is offered by Clean Futures in collaboration with Sustainability West Midlands. It is for SMEs based in the West Midlands area from the transport sector, its supply chain and beyond.
At a local level, the West Midlands Combined Authority plans to become a net zero economy by 2041 and to achieve this has set out five-year plans and has numerous associated frameworks and policies including their Circular Economy Routemap. Alongside policy drivers, the benefits of becoming a more circular business are numerous and can include reduced greenhouse gas emissions as a result of virgin materials and water saved, waste diverted from landfill and incineration, hazardous waste eliminated, jobs created and additional sales. Research from DEFRA suggests that businesses could save £3 billion annually through short-term investments by making their processes more resource efficient.
Agenda
- What is a circular economy? The basics, key terms and language
- Global influences and legislation including forthcoming changes to waste regulations effective from March 2025
- Product design
- Waste management and resource efficiency
- Supplier and contractor management
- Inspiring case studies from local businesses
- Your needs: Group discussion on challenges of becoming more circular, and support required
- Where to go for help and support
- Signposting to further masterclasses for support
The masterclass will be delivered by Debbie Ward (Associate) and Andy Whyle (Associate) from SWM.
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