4 Feb 2025
Hub announces local authorities awarded funding for industrial decarbonisation pilots
Midlands Net Zero Hub has awarded grant funding to five local authorities in the Midlands to develop decarbonisation plans for…
General News
3 Feb 2025
Department for Business and Trade: Energy Transitions Opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean
In partnership with Santander, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will promote a roadshow to raise interest among British…
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3 Feb 2025
Job Opportunity: The Globe Group CIC- Energy Officer Apply by 28/02/2025
Are you passionate about renewable energy and empowering communities to transition to a sustainable future? The Globe Group CIC is…
Member News
14 Jan 2025
Local Government Association Sustainability Masterclasses
The LGA’s Sustainability Masterclass courses will provide participants with a carbon literacy accreditation, enabling them to make informed decisions about…
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…
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13 Jan 2025
Job Opportunity: Environmental Support Lead Officer- Apply by 26/01/2025
Staffordshire County Council are looking for an experienced and passionate business support professional with environmental expertise to join Staffordshire County Council’s…
Member News
13 Jan 2025
Solihull residents cutting energy bills and emissions with free home upgrades
More residents across Solihull are lowering their fuel bills and helping the environment thanks to a scheme offering free energy…
Member News
4 Jan 2025
Job Opportunity: Senior Policy and Projects Officer, UK Climate Adaptation Hub- Apply by 22/01/2025
Working within the GLA’s climate adaptation team as part of the London Climate Ready Partnership you’ll lead the coordination of…
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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
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
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
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
8 Oct 2024
LGA Sustainability Masterclasses
Are you a councillor or council officer who has responsibility for delivering your council’s ambitions for delivering net zero, climate…
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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…
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7 Oct 2024
Supporting local reuse initiatives makes great financial, environmental and social value sense
The Reuse Hub, a construction materials reuse facility, opened its doors at Dixon Street in Wolverhampton in July this year.…
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30 Sep 2024
Solihull Indoor Bowls Club receive a £61,837 grant from the Net Zero Grant Programme (NZGP)
A thriving sports club in Solihull is set to save £20,000-a-year on energy costs after accessing a grant to transform…
Member 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
16 Sep 2024
Sustainable Supply Chains Birmingham & Solihull (SSCBAS) Programme
Until December 2024 – Birmingham & Solihull Council are supporting suppliers to improve sustainability, eligibility for funding & grants, and…
General News
12 Sep 2024
Volunteer workshop facilitators needed in Birmingham to inspire children on climate change
A chance for you to inspire children and their families to take action on climate change by reducing their carbon…
Member News
12 Sep 2024
Skills Bootcamp: Retrofit The City training course
Birmingham City University (BCU) are pleased to announce their new course, Retrofit the City, brought to you by the Birmingham…
Member News
23 Aug 2024
New regulations will soon require your business to separate recyclable materials from your general waste
You have until 31 March 2025 to get ready, unless you’re a smaller business with fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees, in…
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