10 Feb 2025
Free fleet reviews available for Midlands councils
To support local authorities in the Midlands with their net zero commitments, the Midlands Net Zero Hub is offering free…
General News
13 Jan 2025
Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: A new era of clean electricity
Clean Power by 2030 will herald a new era of clean energyindependence and tackle three major challenges: the need for…
General News
13 Jan 2025
Have your say on how buses are run in the West Midlands
From 6 January to 30 March, you can have your say on how the West Midlands bus network is operated.…
General News
3 Jan 2025
Midlands Engine unveils landmark white paper to drive £20bn green energy transformation in the Midlands
The Midlands Engine Partnership has launched the Midlands Energy Security White Paper, a bold vision and roadmap for delivering secure,…
SWM News
29 Oct 2024
SWM Member response to the new Industrial Strategy
‘Invest 2035’ is the UK Government’s proposed 10-year plan for the economy. SWM request views from our members to feed…
Member News / SWM News
29 Oct 2024
SWM are recruiting for new Board Directors and a Young Director
Sustainability West Midlands (SWM) was established in 2002 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation. We strive to make the West Midlands region…
SWM News
15 Oct 2024
New proposal for Wolverhampton to become net zero by 2041
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to have their say on a proposed strategy to make Wolverhampton a 2041 net zero…
Member News
10 Oct 2024
Free e-cargo bike trials for Solihull businesses and groups
Businesses and community groups in Solihull are being given the opportunity to try out innovative e-cargo bikes as part of…
Member News
10 Oct 2024
State of Natural Capital Report for England 2024: Risks to nature and why it matters
The State of Natural Capital Report for England 2024 was published on 9 October. Addressing why nature is still declining,…
General News
7 Oct 2024
HyDEX launches hydrogen ‘toolkit’ for local authorities
HyDEX has launched a new toolkit to help Local Authorities gain a better understanding of the potential of hydrogen and how it…
General News
30 Sep 2024
Comment: Why We Are Conducting A Full Sustainability Roadmap Review For 2025
As we approach 2025, SWM is preparing for a comprehensive review of our Sustainability Roadmap to 2030. This marks a…
SWM News
15 Jul 2024
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council adopts new strategy and delivery plan to tackle the climate crisis
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is ecstatic to announce that, with the support and work from the Sustainable Environment Team and all…
Member News
26 Jun 2024
Sustainability Roadmap to 2030: Review of political manifestos
In the run up to the general election on 04 July 2024 we have reviewed the pledges made by the…
General News / SWM News
20 Jun 2024
Supply Chain Transition Programme
The Supply Chain Transition Programme (funded via the Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund) aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…
Member News
17 Jun 2024
West Midlands innovators invited to join DIATOMIC India Accelerator
Specialist companies with clean energy and mobility technologies are asked to step forward for a new business support programme targeted…
General News
30 May 2024
West Midlands Combined Authority call for Natural Capital Projects
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are looking for landowners interested in developing their land for natural projects including tree…
Member News
21 May 2024
Stratford’s Community Climate Change Fund: successful applications
SWM Member Stratford-on-Avon District Council has reviewed and notified the successful projects put forward for the First Phase of the Community Climate Change Fund (CCCF).
Member News
16 May 2024
Job Opportunity: Project Coordinator – Sustainable Communities – Apply by 02/06/24
Location: Northfield, Birmingham, with hybrid workingSalary: £29,200 (before pro-rata)Hours of Work: 30 hours over 4 days, with opportunity to grow…
Member News
14 Mar 2024
New Green Business Podcast Episode: Birmingham Based Business
The DNZ team have published a new podcast episode exploring the sustainability journey of Central Mailing Services, a successful Birmingham-based…
Member News
12 Feb 2024
Job Opportunity: Corporate Sustainability Co-ordinator – Apply by 03/03/24
Salary: £35,745 – £41,415Contract Type: Full Time, PermanentHours: 37 per weekLocation: Council House, Manor Square, Solihull, B91 3QBClosing Date: 03/03/24Interview…
Member News
12 Feb 2024
Job Opportunity: Sustainability and Climate Change Officer – Apply by 01/03/24
Salary: £29,777 – £33,945Contract Type: 18 months fixed termHours: 37 per weekLocation: HerefordClosing Date: 01/03/2024Interview Date: Week commencing 11/03/2024 Are…
Member News
4 Dec 2023
Eco-Friendly Future Flight?
Researchers from the Institute for STEMM in Culture & Society (ISTEMMiCS) at the University of Birmingham are working on a…
Member News
18 Oct 2023
Take Part in a Survey by The Midlands Engine
The Midlands Engine have created a survey to better understand the views of businesses across the Midlands. The Midlands Engine…
General News
17 Oct 2023
Job Opportunity: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy Officer – Apply by 05/11/23
Salary: £27,852 – £32,020 per annumContract: 23 Month Fixed TermContracted Hours: 37Location: Hereford, HerefordshireClosing Date: 5 November 2023Proposed Interview Date: TBC Are…
Member News