18 Nov 2014
Government announces Public Procurement Sustainability Review
One of SWM’s 2020 roadmap priorities is around sustainable procurement. We have worked with a number of our members and…
General News
27 Oct 2014
Environment & Energy Awards – entry now open
Now in their 16th year, the Environment and Energy Awards are widely regarded as one of the highest accolades for sustainable business practices.…
General News
27 Oct 2014
Social Enterprise WM Awards 2014 – nominate now
SEWM want you to share your social enterprise successes and achievements, showcase your pride for the sector or tell us…
SWM News
27 Oct 2014
Climate Change free online course
This free online course from the University of Reading will take you on this fascinating journey through time. Over five…
General News
27 Oct 2014
EU Funding Opportunity: KIC InnoEnergy
KIC InnoEnergy is one of three Knowledge and Innovation Community set up by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.…
General News
22 Oct 2014
West Midlands MP -v- Climate Change Committee – who won?
West Midlands MP and former Secretary of State for the Environment, Owen Patterson, recently spoke out about his views that…
General News
14 Oct 2014
Low Carbon Development Officer sought
Black Country Development Officer (Low Carbon) Job Ref: WLV000000495 £33,128 – £37,578 37 Hours Per Week 12 Month Fixed Term…
General News
13 Oct 2014
Heat Networks Demonstration SBRI competition opens
The Heat Networks Demonstration Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition aims to stimulate innovation that will help address cost and performance…
General News
9 Oct 2014
Round 3 HNDU Funding Workshops
If you are interested in finding out more about the third round of Heat Network funding and how the Heat…
General News
24 Sep 2014
SWM member challenges DECC Minister on planning for renewables
Gareth Williams, SWM Board member, West Midlands Green Leader and Herefordshire businessman has challenged the DECC Minister on planning reform…
SWM News
22 Sep 2014
River Gauges available on Twitter
The Environment Agency has been working with a company called Shoothill, who have now made river gauges available on Twitter! So…
General News
11 Sep 2014
Our members comment: Would a Nature and Wellbeing Act help us value and respect nature?
SWM member, Peter Shirley, representing the Wildlife Trusts for SWM is also a columnist for the Birmingham Post. Here is…
SWM News
8 Sep 2014
WM Contractor achieves highest BREEAM score
A West Midlands based contractor, Speller Metcalfe, has recently completed the highest scoring sustainable building in the world. Speller Metcalfe,…
General News
8 Sep 2014
SWM launch new futures project for Birmingham and the West Midlands
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it” JFK SWM are delighted to announce we have secured…
SWM News
3 Sep 2014
Sustainable Leaders Awards 2014 – finalists revealed
The Awards, organised by edie and its sister brand Sustainable Business, celebrate the very best in sustainable business; recognising true…
General News
19 Aug 2014
Regions given helping hand to develop locally sourced heat
The Department of Energy & Climate Change’s recent press release announced the launch of a map that identifies rivers and…
General News
4 Aug 2014
The Future of Energy Company Obligation: consultation outcome
On 22 July DECC released its response to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Consultation. 266 written responses were received (45 from…
General News
29 Jul 2014
JRF’s Expression of Interest: Local Climate Resilient Futures
JRF wish to fund two/three projects which will bring together local authorities, communities and other agencies to develop strategic responses…
General News
28 Jul 2014
New funding to encourage plug-in car use
The Department of Transport have announced the next phase of support for plug-in car drivers to recharge their vehicles at…
General News
28 Jul 2014
Big Energy Saving Network – Grant Offer Fund
DECC has launched the 2014/15 Big Energy Saving Network, a £1 million programme to support eligible third sector organisations and…
General News
16 Jul 2014
Our members comment: The State of West Midlands Wildlife
Longstanding SWM member, Peter Shirley, representing the Wildlife Trusts for SWM is also a columnist for the Birmingham Post. Here…
SWM News
16 Jul 2014
BECCI looking to appoint advisors to provide specialist support
The University of Wolverhampton, Built Environment Climate Change Innovations (BECCI) project is looking to appoint advisors to provide specialist support…
General News
30 Jun 2014
Our comment: How to get our politicians and leaders to think longer term?
This was one of the questions I was asked this month, while sitting on a panel at the Climate UK…
SWM News
22 May 2014
The Queen’s Sustainable Development Award
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: Sustainable Development Award recognises and encourages the achievements by businesses in the UK in developing…
General News