
24 Jan 2023
Our Comment: Mission Zero
Former Energy Minister Chris Skidmore published his independent ‘Mission Zero’ Net Zero Review on 13 January. Does it reflect our…
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23 Jan 2023
Business for Good: Green Skills for Small Business – Starts 07/02/23
Small Business Britain is excited to deliver Business for Good: Green Skills for Small Business, in partnership with Oxford Brookes Business School, to…
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20 Jan 2023
Climate Innovation Programme (CIP) Business Support Programmes – Spring 2023
The CIP has various business support and funding opportunities for climate innovators in 2023. Supported by HSBC UK and part-funded…
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19 Jan 2023
Professional Certification: Sustainable Management with BEC and Coventry College – Apply by 03/02/23
Do you see things around your work that you want to change but don’t know how to impact them? Do…
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16 Jan 2023
Two new e-books from SustainIQ on best practice in sustainability reporting and the upcoming CSRD
SWM members SustainIQ have released two helpful e-books. The first is to help business prepare for the impacts of the…
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3 Jan 2023
SWM are recruiting for a Project Officer
Apply for this exciting role by 17:00 on Friday 03 February 2023 Sustainability West Midlands (SWM) was established in 2002 as…
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15 Dec 2022
Skills Bootcamp – Climate Literacy for Sustainable Futures
This Skills Bootcamp from Birmingham City University will provide you with new skills, knowledge and climate literacy, all highly valued…
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15 Dec 2022
Job Opportunity: DASH seeks new Artistic Director/CEO
Job title: Artistic Director / Chief Executive OfficerLocation: West Midlands (with national remit)Salary: £42,000 – £48,000 (per annum)Closing Date: 16…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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5 Dec 2022
Job Opportunity: Sustainability Manager – University College Birmingham
Location: BirminghamSalary: £32,348 to £34,308 per annum (Grade SS5)Hours: Full TimeContract Type: PermanentPlaced On: 30th November 2022Closes: 3rd January 2023Job…
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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…
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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…
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9 Nov 2022
£1m funding awarded to help keep region’s homes warm this winter
The West Midlands has been awarded more than £1million of funding to help people across the region keep warm and…
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3 Nov 2022
Midlands Net Zero Hub Autumn 2022 newsletter
In the autumn edition of the Midlands Net Zero Hub newsletter, they share details of upcoming events, provide updates on…
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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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27 Oct 2022
McCue Annual Sustainability Reporting using SustainIQ
Annual Sustainability Reporting McCue care about the socio-economic impact of their business, ensuring every project falls within the aims of…
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24 Oct 2022
Coventry’s Climate Change Board – CW Green Business Programme Podcast
In this episode, the Green Business team speak to Margot James, Suzanne Ward and Cllr Jim O’Boyle about Coventry’s Climate…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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