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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10 Jan 2022
Our competition to win FREE SWM membership for 2022 is open for submissions!
Yes, it is that time of year again when SWM is feeling their post-festive generosity and is offering at least…
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15 Dec 2021
Reflections from our new Associate, Amanda Campbell
As I sat down to write this piece it struck me that if I was still working as a Corporate…
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14 Dec 2021
Example of Members good practice- Optimise Energy
Wenlock Spring Water director Bruce Orme, has been working closely with Optimise Energy UK on its energy management for some…
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30 Nov 2021
West Midlands Climate Change Adaptation Plan published today
SWM, in collaboration with the Environment Agency, has today published a climate change adaptation plan for the West Midlands. The…
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23 Nov 2021
Our Comment: Reflections on COP26
The implications of the COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact on global carbon emissions, and specifically on our environment and communities here…
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18 Nov 2021
SWM are recruiting for an Office Manager – deadline 10.12.21
Our organisationSustainability West Midlands (SWM) was established in 2002 and is the sustainability adviser for the leaders of the West Midlands.…
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18 Nov 2021
SWM are recruiting for a Senior Sustainability Adviser – deadline 10.12.21
Our organisationSustainability West Midlands (SWM) was established in 2002 and is the sustainability adviser for the leaders of the West Midlands.…
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18 Oct 2021
Our Comment: Your guide to greenwashing
Have you ever been convinced that you are ‘doing the right thing’ by studying the ‘environmentally friendly’ descriptions of the…
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7 Oct 2021
SWM contribution to study into carbon footprint of converting from single-use to reusable sharps containers in 40 UK NHS trusts
An article has been published with the contribution from SWM where the paper looks at comparing global warming potential (GWP)…
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8 Sep 2021
IPCC Climate Change 2021 Report Summary
We have summarised the key points from the latest IPCC report, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis‘ more information can be found…
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9 Aug 2021
Job Opportunity – Natural Networks Officer
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust are looking for a Natural Networks Officer. They are looking for someone with the skills to deliver…
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29 Jul 2021
Our Comment: Innovation Strategy sets out key role of R&D in tackling climate change
The Innovation Strategy was published by Government on 22 July having been jointly developed by BEIS (the Department for Business,…
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23 Jul 2021
SWM are recruiting an Office Manager – deadline 27/08/21
SWM are recruiting an Office Manager who will provide the efficient and effective running of our office, finance, HR and…
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16 Jun 2021
Comment: Climate change risks aren’t going away
Today marks the launch of the third Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk (CCRA3). This is put together by the Climate…
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1 Jun 2021
Keele University nominated for International Green Gown Award
51 finalists from 23 countries have been announced for the International Green Gown Award. Keele University, a SWM member, have…
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25 May 2021
Our Comment: What if there were no materials to make things?
What would we do? Where would we buy new ‘stuff’? What would businesses sell? These are some of the underlying…
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18 May 2021
Clare Ollerenshaw from Accelar Ltd appointed new Innovative Low Carbon Working Group Chair
SWM is very pleased to announce that Clare Ollerenshaw, Associate Director at Accelar Ltd, has agreed to becoming the new…
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28 Apr 2021
My Comment: What it means to join the Sustainability West Midlands team
My name is Nathaniel Weaver and I have recently joined SWM as a Project Officer. I’ll be supporting the team…
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18 Mar 2021
SWM to administer new West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) launched the West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge on 17 March during a roundtable…
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16 Mar 2021
West Midlands at COP26: SWM showcase of low carbon innovation
On Friday 05 March SWM submitted our Expression of Interest (EoI) to attend COP26 in Glasgow in November. Our EoI…
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25 Feb 2021
Our Comment: Reflections on Midlands Low Carbon Sector Final Engagement Conference
SWM and kMatrix Data Services have been commissioned by the Midlands Energy Hub to provide an evidence-based study in the Low Carbon…
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19 Feb 2021
SWM are recruiting for a Project Manager – Apply by 26/02/2021
Full Time Project Manager (£25,000 – £28,000 per annum)Closing date 26 February 2021 The Project Manager will provide project management,…
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1 Feb 2021
Midlands Energy Hub Winter Newsletter
Midlands Energy Hub have released the winter edition of their newsletter. This quarterly update from Midlands Energy Hub provides all…
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