Our Roadmap to 2030
30 Sep 2026
European Private Sector SDGs Stocktake 2026 Launch
The second edition of the European Private Sector SDGs Stocktake, published this week by UN Global Compact Network UK alongside…
General News
22 Sep 2026
Great British Energy announce Community Fund and new Partnerships Grant
Great British Energy is launching £30 million in funding to kick start a community power revolution, designed to support the…
General News
21 Sep 2026
National Heat Risk Commission – Call for Evidence
This Call for Evidence marks the first milestone for the Commission and is the first step in an evolving programme of…
General News
21 Sep 2026
Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition 2026
Applications are open to all female led/founded businesses, based across the West Midlands, until Wednesday 30 September. According to The…
General News
10 Sep 2026
Innovate UK funding for UK-Singapore CR&D
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million for the purpose of developing innovative proposals…
General News
10 Sep 2026
Climate Resilience Training
Verture is running two online iterations of their Becoming Climate Resilient training in the coming months As climate change brings…
General News
19 Aug 2026
Community Energy Capacity in the Midlands Report
The Midlands Net Zero Hub (MNZH) commissioned the Energy Savings Trust Ltd to deliver a community energy capacity building project.…
General News
19 Aug 2026
Earthshot Prize Nominee Expression of Interest
The search for the winners of The Earthshot Prize 2027 has begun and Innovate UK is proud to be an…
General News
5 Aug 2026
Transport/Sustainable Finance Action Learning Set Series
Local Government Association Transport/Sustainable Finance Action Learning Set Series The Local Government Association’s Sustainability Action Learning Sets will allow a…
General News
3 Aug 2026
Environmental Leadership Programme 26/27
Applications now open for the Environmental Leadership Programme – a FREE 9-month-long programme for 18–25 year olds based in the…
General News
28 Jul 2026
Royal Television Society Midlands Awards 2026 – Sustainability Award
The Sustainability Award recognises the very best in demonstrating a commitment to sustainable production practices. The Sustainability Award (in partnership with Create Central) Sustainable production practices…
General News
8 Jul 2026
£50 million of support from the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund
£50 million of support from the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund to help businesses develop and scale near-to-market products and services This fund…
General News
25 Jun 2026
Volunteer Communications Officer Placement Opportunity
Sustainability West Midlands is seeking an enthusiastic Volunteer Communications Officer to join our team on a year-long placement. The placement…
General News
27 Apr 2026
Comment: The People’s Emergency Briefing – A Shock to the System
Having worked in the sustainability sector for almost 30 years it takes a lot to shock me. But the People’s…
General News / SWM News
22 Apr 2026
Aston University starts work on new Carbon Neutral Energy Centre
Aston University has started work on the first project in their 2025-30 Climate Action & Carbon Management Plan in the form of their new Carbon Neutral Energy Centre.
General News / Member News
8 Apr 2026
New Birmingham Device Bank Launched to Tackle Device Poverty
BVSC and ReCogniton Circular isn partnership are announcing a new initiative aimed ending device poverty across Birmingham has launched. Helping…
General News / Member News
26 Mar 2026
Cyber Clinic: A Drop-In Session to Explore Your Cyber Challenges
Join our Cyber Clinic for an informal, drop-in session where you can discuss your cyber challenges and get practical guidance on protecting yourself and your business. Whether you’re concerned about security risks, data protection, or online threats, this session offers expert advice and actionable tips to help you stay safe in today’s connected world.
General News
24 Mar 2026
City Nature Challenge 2026: Join the World’s Largest Bioblitz
From April 24th-27th, Birmingham and the Black Country will be taking part in the 2026 City Nature Challenge – a fun, free,…
General News
18 Mar 2026
Save money on energy bills with Solihull’s returning solar scheme
A popular scheme that helps people save money on their energy bills while reducing carbon emissions is returning to Solihull.…
General News
26 Feb 2026
Comment: The Warm Homes Plan – A New Direction
Last month, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero released the much awaited Warm Homes Plan. Dr Beck Collins…
General News
25 Feb 2026
Mayor warns climate inaction could cost West Midlands £600m a year
The Mayor of the West Midlands has warned that failing to act on climate change could cost the region more…
General News
28 Jan 2026
Celebrating 10 years as CEO, Anna Bright
I am hugely privileged to have been in the position of CEO at Sustainability West Midlands for 10 years, a role…
General News
14 Jan 2026
Will the new Environmental Improvement Plan be enough to restore nature?
After a fifteen month delay, the government’s new Environmental Improvement Plan had been published. Shaped by a rapid review, the…
General News
18 Dec 2025
SWM members take the lead in WM smart energy!
The WM Smart Energy Cluster provides support and coordination for the region’s smart energy businesses, and SWM members are leading…
General News / Member News