24 Jan 2023
Our Comment: Mission Zero
Former Energy Minister Chris Skidmore published his independent ‘Mission Zero’ Net Zero Review on 13 January. Does it reflect our…
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19 Jan 2023
Professional Certification: Sustainable Management with BEC and Coventry College – Apply by 03/02/23
Do you see things around your work that you want to change but don’t know how to impact them? Do…
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5 Jan 2023
SWM Membership Competition & January Sale 2023
SWM Launches FREE Membership Competition and January Sale for NEW MEMBERS from 09 January! Must end MONDAY 06 February! Put…
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3 Jan 2023
SWM are recruiting for a Project Officer
Apply for this exciting role by 17:00 on Friday 03 February 2023 Sustainability West Midlands (SWM) was established in 2002 as…
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19 Dec 2022
Looking for a more Sustainable Christmas? SWM is here to help!
SWM Associate Andy Whyle shares some top tips on how to stay festive and sustainable this Christmas.
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8 Dec 2022
Reflections from our new Young Director, Jordan Gerrard
Jordan Gerrard shares his thoughts after joining SWM as our Young Director in 2022: I am very excited to be…
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6 Dec 2022
SWM and Environment Agency publish new resources on climate change adaptation
SWM has published two new documents aimed at helping a range of organisations adapt to climate change and improve their resilience.
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3 Nov 2022
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Sustainable Business Series points towards net zero
The final summit of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) sustainability series campaign stressed the importance of having a smooth…
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27 Oct 2022
Our Comment: Response to Call for Evidence in Net Zero Review
Overview The BEIS Secretary of State has commissioned an independent review of the Government’s approach to delivering its net zero…
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27 Sep 2022
Our Comment: What do recent announcements from Government mean for sustainability?
Let’s start with the good news Almost a year after COP26 when the then Prince of Wales, our new King Charles…
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26 Aug 2022
SWM completed their first charity walk to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society
SWM’s first charity event surpassed our expectations in ways we could not imagine! A huge and heartfelt ‘Thank You!’ from…
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24 Aug 2022
BCU Media Content Opportunity – Express your interest by 16/09/22
In need of media content? Students are looking for real-world projects! In partnership with Birmingham City University’s School of Media,…
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9 Aug 2022
LGA Climate Change Sector Support Programme: Regional Retrofit Action Plan Training
Are you a council officer tasked with delivering your council’s ambitions for retrofit? This programme brings together officers of all…
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28 Jul 2022
Comment: How much do we need to burn before action is taken?
Here are some findings from the publication of last year’s expert-led third Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk (CCRA3): Projected…
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20 Jun 2022
SWM are embarking on their first ever walk for charity and we need your generosity to make it happen!
This is a new and different type of challenge for us here at SWM – a 13-mile walk in the…
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13 Jun 2022
SWM now selected as finalists in the Innovation Awards 2022!
The votes are in for the Innovation Awards 2022, run by our members The Technology Supply Chain, and Sustainability West…
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26 May 2022
SWM shortlisted for ‘Engineering Innovation Champion’ by our members The Technology Supply Chain!
SWM have been nominated for the ‘Engineering Innovation Champion’ of the year from our new members The Technology Supply Chain…
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25 May 2022
SWM are appointing an External Advisory Committee – apply by 29.07.22
We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our offer and services to ensure the West Midlands is a sustainable, fair…
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9 May 2022
SWM joins business leaders to discuss security of region’s energy supply
SWM were honoured to join business leaders from across the West Midlands and the energy industry to discuss how a…
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21 Apr 2022
Energy Security Strategy – Lacking Ambitious Opportunities for the West Midlands
The Energy Security Strategy was released at the beginning of April in the light of the war in Ukraine and…
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29 Mar 2022
Our Comment: Encouraging behaviour change to reach your sustainability targets
Written by Amanda Campbell, SWM Associate. It’s just over two weeks since SWM’s 20th Birthday Annual Conference and Awards and…
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2 Mar 2022
SWM Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 Awards: Shortlisted Finalists Announced
We are thrilled to announce the organisations that are shortlisted for our Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 Awards! We were delighted…
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9 Feb 2022
SWM Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 Awards Open – Apply by 18/02/22!
We’re hunting for innovative and leading examples of good practice to recognise the remarkable achievements of organisations across the West…
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11 Jan 2022
LGA Climate Action Plan Roundtables – Expression of Interest
The Climate Change Committee report advises that local authorities “Develop Net Zero or climate action plans with delivery projects that…
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