Our Roadmap to 2030
10 Aug 2026
Turn your waste into a business opportunity
The West Midlands Resource Reuse Network (WMRRN) connects businesses across the region, enabling one company’s waste to become another’s valuable resource. Delivered in partnership by the West Midlands Combined Authority…
Member News / SWM 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 safe environment for council and strategic authority councillors and officers…
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 West Midlands. The Environmental Leadership Programme is a FREE programme…
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 can include, but are not limited to: • Clear evidence of…
General News
27 Jul 2026
ecobirmingham Trustee role
ecobirmingham is recruiting for their Board of Trustees. Join ecobirmingham’s Board of Trustees and use your skills, experience and passion to help guide a sustainability charity making a difference across…
Member News
21 Jul 2026
Daphne Water Solutions selected for the Water Discovery Challenge 2 finalist stage.
Daphne Water Solutions is one of the SMEs selected for the Water Discovery Challenge 2 finalist stage. The Water Discovery Challenge 2 aims to encourage support innovations that could transform…
Member News
20 Jul 2026
Staffordshire Community Energy is recruiting for a Chief Executive
Staffordshire Community Energy (SCE) is looking for an experienced and ambitious leader to guide the organisation through its next phase of growth. This role offers the opportunity to: Why join…
Member News
8 Jul 2026
West Midlands Nature Investment Hub – Back Nature for a Stronger West Midlands
The West Midlands Combined Authority have launched their Nature Investment Hub – an online platform connecting mission-aligned businesses with local delivery partners in need of funding for their high-impact nature projects.…
SWM 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 brings together local leaders, businesses and research organisations to build on regional…
General News
7 Jul 2026
WMCA Community Environment Network
Applications for West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Community Environment Network are now open. WMCA is seeking voluntary sector partners to host fully funded Community Environment Networkers, supporting community-led engagement with environmental challenges in Birmingham, The…
Member News
29 Jun 2026
Keynote Speaker Announcement – Beyond Carbon, Net Zero Week 2026
Ron Garan – former NASA astronaut, humanitarian, fighter pilot, and author – will be delivering a keynote speech at Net Zero Week 2026. Former NASA astronaut, humanitarian, fighter pilot, and…
SWM News
29 Jun 2026
Green Advantage Programme, September 2026 Cohort Registration
Aston Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship have opened registrations for the September cohort of the Green Advantage Programme. What does the programme involve? Through six expert-led workshops, peer networking, and personalised…
Member 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 would last from September/October 2026 – April/May 2027. This is…
General News
23 Jun 2026
Climate Innovation Platform (CIP) – Springboard Programme
The University of Birmingham Climate Innovation Platform is offering a bespoke business development programme designed for early-stage climate innovators and entrepreneurs. Supported by HSBC UK, this is a hybrid programme…
Member News
3 Jun 2026
SWM members Aston University & BizEd collaborate on AI & Community Life Knowledge Cafe
The Knowledge Café: AI & Community Life was organised by Aston University’s Cyber Security Innovation Research Centre and BizEd as an open invitation to the community: come and talk about…
Member News
1 Jun 2026
BBC Features Mypower on Managing Business Energy Costs
The feature reflects the growing focus across UK industry on cost resilience and energy security, particularly for energy-intensive sectors. Sustainability West Midlands associate member Mypower was recently featured by the…
Member News
20 May 2026
Younity Powering Communities Fund Helps Community Energy Groups Thrive
Younity’s Powering Communities Fund is back for 2026. This year, community energy groups can apply for up to £5,000 to help bring their social impact projects to life. Community energy…
Member News
13 May 2026
SHAP Named Finalist at the Unlock Net Zero Awards 2026
SHAP named finalist for the Unlock Net Zero Awards 2026 in the Collaboration of the Year: Midlands and Wales category, recognising the collaborative approach behind their Retrofit Success Guides SHAP…
Member News
6 May 2026
Community share offer launched for Lichfield Leisure Centre solar project
Staffordshire Community Energy has launched a new community share offer this week, allowing individuals and organisations to invest in the solar installation at Lichfield Leisure Centre and support long-term community…
Member 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 Emergency Briefing film did just that. And this is a…
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 bridge the digital divide for those who need access to…
General News / Member News
31 Mar 2026
City Nature Challenge: Events in Coventry
Coventry University, councils, parks, and wildlife organisations across the West Midlands work together to promote biodiversity engagement, as part of the City Nature Challenge happening across the world from 24-27…
Member News