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…
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14 Oct 2022
Cutting the commute – Solihull Council trials new flexible workspace in the centre of Dickens Heath
Dickens Heath residents now have access to a high-spec flexible-use office space right on their doorstep. As part of an…
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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
10 Oct 2022
Cool Shropshire & Telford – a fully funded environmental self-service platform for businesses
Cool Shropshire and Telford is FREE environmental support scheme for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin based businesses looking to save…
Member 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
27 Sep 2022
The UK Government is seeking sponsors for their Pavilion at COP27
The 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) will be taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt from 6th…
General 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…
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26 Sep 2022
Job Opportunity: Group Manager – Climate Change and Sustainability – Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council – Apply by 17/10/22
Salary: £53,934 – £60,280 p.a. Incremental progression is subject to performance Job Ref: SOL000004925 Contract Type: Full time permanent Working…
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13 Sep 2022
Koru Consulting launch KlimateKonnect™
Helping everyone with Climate Change. Koru Consulting Limited is pleased to announce the launch of KlimateKonnect™ their climate change innovation,…
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
24 Aug 2022
BCU Media Content Opportunity – Express your interest by 16/09/22
In need of media content? Students are looking for real-world projects! In partnership with Birmingham City University’s School of Media,…
SWM News
9 Aug 2022
LGA Climate Change Sector Support Programme: Regional Retrofit Action Plan Training
Are you a council officer tasked with delivering your council’s ambitions for retrofit? This programme brings together officers of all…
SWM News
12 Jul 2022
ERA-Midlands Engine Workshops in Nuclear and Green Innovation
ERA is holding online two workshops in conjunction with the Midlands Engine on 21 and 26 July.With both Midlands Engine…
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
24 Jun 2022
Energy Collaboration Days Launching at Tyseley Energy Park – WMCA and Energy Capital
Energy Capital was founded on the principles of ‘partnership’ – bringing together active participants from the private and public sector,…
Member News
24 Jun 2022
‘Your Future Solihull’ campaign launches – Solihull Council
‘Your Future Solihull’ is the Council’s exciting new campaign to encapsulate everything related to climate change and sustainability. The campaign…
Member News
22 Jun 2022
West Midlands Innovation Accelerator Ideation Workshops – 29/06/22 and 04/07/22
If you are a business or organisation located in the West Midlands and you are involved in MedTech/HealthTech or CleanTech,…
Member News
25 May 2022
SWM are appointing an External Advisory Committee – apply by 29.07.22
We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our offer and services to ensure the West Midlands is a sustainable, fair…
SWM News
21 Apr 2022
Energy Security Strategy – Lacking Ambitious Opportunities for the West Midlands
The Energy Security Strategy was released at the beginning of April in the light of the war in Ukraine and…
SWM News
29 Mar 2022
Our Comment: Encouraging behaviour change to reach your sustainability targets
Written by Amanda Campbell, SWM Associate. It’s just over two weeks since SWM’s 20th Birthday Annual Conference and Awards and…
SWM News
2 Mar 2022
SWM Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 Awards: Shortlisted Finalists Announced
We are thrilled to announce the organisations that are shortlisted for our Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 Awards! We were delighted…
SWM News
9 Feb 2022
SWM Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 Awards Open – Apply by 18/02/22!
We’re hunting for innovative and leading examples of good practice to recognise the remarkable achievements of organisations across the West…
SWM News
3 Feb 2022
City Nature Challenge 2022
At the end of April, Birmingham and the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton) will be taking part in…
General News
15 Dec 2021
Reflections from our new Associate, Amanda Campbell
As I sat down to write this piece it struck me that if I was still working as a Corporate…
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