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.
SWM News
13 Dec 2022
LINKEDME – Innovations in Construction Material Reuse by Nazir Associates
Calling all our construction stakeholders who want to minimise waste and increase the reuse of construction materials. Did you know…
Member News
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…
Member News / SWM News
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.
Member News / SWM News
17 Nov 2022
A Summary of Climate Change Impacts in the West Midlands Combined Authority Area
A new research study has set out the potential impacts of climate change on businesses, infrastructure and people’s health in…
Member News
15 Nov 2022
Introducing AceOn’s Mobile Energy storage to replace diesel and petrol generators
SWM members AceOn have launched the Li-onESS Mobile 80 – a UK-manufactured AC Coupled 30kW 80.6kWh ESS suitable for mobile…
Member News
15 Nov 2022
Job Opportunity: Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) independent members – Apply by 27/11/22
From the Environment Agency careers website: Do you value diversity and want to represent the views of your community in…
Member News
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…
Member News / SWM News
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…
Member News / SWM News
24 Oct 2022
Natural Environment Awards – West Midlands Combined Authority – Apply by 16/01/23
From the West Midlands Combined Authority website:Apply for the West Midlands’ first Natural Environment Awards The Natural Environment Awards are…
Member News
11 Oct 2022
Take a Walk on the Wild Side – Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust
Between Saturday 22 and Sunday 30 October, Birmingham and Black County Wildlife Trust are holding their fourth annual walking fundraiser.…
General News
6 Oct 2022
Net Zero Review: Call for Evidence Launched – Submissions due by 27/10/22
The call for evidence to feed into the Government’s review of Net Zero was launched on 29 September with a…
General News
28 Sep 2022
Street 2 Meet and Suscons are tackling homelessness with sustainable construction methods
The SWM team recently met Stephen Ford of Street 2 Meet and Suscons at RWM Letsrecycle Live 2022. Stephen has…
Member News
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…
SWM News
8 Sep 2022
Free Carbon Literacy Training Opportunity
Are you hearing messages about climate change, but not sure what you need to know? Want to make a difference,…
Member News
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…
SWM News
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…
SWM News
14 Jul 2022
Cutting edge carbon capture and hydrogen production technology to be demonstrated in the UK – KEW Technology
Pioneering and established technology company in the Midlands, KEW Technology, awarded government funding to build and demonstrate an innovative carbon…
Member News
14 Jul 2022
Expressions of Interest open for the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator – Deadline 01/08/22
West Midlands Combined Authority welcomes expressions of interest from stakeholders to help shape the programme of interventions to be delivered…
Member News
11 Jul 2022
Climate Change Committee – Key organisations failing to tackle threat of cascading climate risks
Many of the UK’s critical energy, water, digital and transport providers are struggling to take account of the climate-related risks…
General News
1 Jul 2022
‘What Next for Heat & Buildings Policy?’ report – Sustainable Energy Association
Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) advises the UK Government to address remaining policy gaps in order to achieve Net Zero by…
General News
30 Jun 2022
Climate Change Committee – 2022 Progress Report to Parliament
Current programmes will not deliver Net Zero As the UK prepares for a winter of extraordinary fuel bills, the Government…
General News
30 Jun 2022
‘A Wilder Birmingham and Black Country – Our strategy for 2022-2030’ – Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust
Strategy for Nature’s recovery across Birmingham and the Black Country Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust have launched an ambitious…
General News
27 Jun 2022
Job Opportunities: Climate Change Programme Officer and Climate & Natural Environment Officer – Sandwell Council
Climate Change Programme Officer Salary: Band F, SCP 26-31 (£30,984 – £35,336 per annum) (£16.06 – £18.32 per hour) Job…
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