12 Sep 2025
WMCA launches a new Community Environment Network
The Network will aim to connect community groups working on environment action, boost their efforts, and also inspire and support…
Member News
3 Sep 2025
Job opportunity – Community Co-operative Manager
Acocks Greener CIC is seeking a dynamic and driven Community Co-operative Manager to lead the establishment and growth of the…
Member News
18 Aug 2025
Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition
The Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition aims to promote high potential women led businesses in the region and create a platform…
General News
18 Aug 2025
Communicating Sustainability Pilot Project
Indigo have developed a programme called ‘Communicating Sustainability’, funded by Arts Council England, to tackle some of the key sustainability…
General News
18 Aug 2025
SWM Member collaboration features on BBC News
BBC news features an innovative sustainability solution from two SWM members, Metal Assemblies and Aston Business School The article below…
Member News / SWM News
18 Aug 2025
Actions to jointly address climate change and biodiversity loss in England
This report from DESNZ and Defra highlights how the UK Government is delivering its key commitments on climate and nature…
General News
23 Jun 2025
Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) Hub: Policy Response Unit call for applications
The MACC Hub is advertising four, short-term research contracts as part of its Policy Response Unit, that aims to provide…
General News
17 Jun 2025
Job opportunity: Partnership Assistant – Energy
The Energy Capital team at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are looking for a Partnership Assistant. In this role,…
Member News
12 Jun 2025
Deploying Successful EV Infrastructure for Local Authorities
Authored by SWM member Cenex, this report examines how local authorities can adopt a proactive, people-centred approach to the deployment…
Member News
10 Jun 2025
Clean Futures Accelerator: Trial Opportunity for SMEs
Test and validate your clean technology with funding (up to £50,000) and expertise from Coventry University’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing.…
Member News
22 May 2025
Crown Estate Investment into Birmingham
SWM Supporting Member The Crown Estate has signed a £24bn joint venture with Lendlease to unlock tens of thousands of…
Member News
22 May 2025
Are Green Jobs for Everyone?
Our members, BizEd Projects CIC and Sarah Stone Consulting, collaborate on a new book focusing on green jobs and skills…
Member News
29 Apr 2025
Applications are open for the West Midlands Create Growth Programme!
The West Midlands Create Growth Programme is designed to support creative businesses working in the West Midlands Combined Authority area.…
General News
28 Apr 2025
The Rebuild Site & The Reuse Hub Impact Report 2024
By helping community groups access free materials, running skills workshops to boost DIY confidence, and promoting sustainable crafting and building…
General News
14 Apr 2025
New funding to help hundreds more businesses cut energy costs and carbon emissions
Another 1,300 businesses across the West Midlands are to get a share of £15m of new funding to cut their…
General News
27 Mar 2025
SWM Members Consultancy Directory
SWM are excited to announce the launch of our updated Members Consultancy Directory, a comprehensive guide for professionals dedicated to…
SWM News
11 Mar 2025
Adverse Weather and Health Plan: Process evaluation of local implementation in England
NHR are conducting a survey as part of their evaluation of England’s Adverse Weather and Health Plan (AWHP). If you are…
General News
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
9 Dec 2024
BCU Skills Bootcamp: Climate Literacy for Sustainable Futures
This Bootcamp will provide you with new skills, knowledge, and a holistic understanding of climate literacy, as highly valued assets in the…
Member News
28 Nov 2024
Key challenges impacting sustainability professionals: Wayvie Survey insights
Wayvie has reported the results of its summer survey, which examines the key challenges faced by sustainability professionals in the…
Member News
25 Nov 2024
SWM Sustainability Consultants’ Collaboration Database
SWM members include many consultancies with specialist technical expertise across all areas of sustainability. This directory sets out their areas…
SWM News
25 Nov 2024
The Green Economy Series
The University of Birmingham are launching their Green Economy Series in partnership with the Climate Innovation Platform Propel Your Business…
Member 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