8 May 2025
West Midlands Futures Green Paper – Consultation
The purpose of the West Midlands Futures Green Paper is to support a conversation across the West Midlands about our…
Member 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
15 Apr 2025
University of Birmingham Sustainability Engagement Lead- Apply by 04/05/25
University of Birmingham are looking for someone who is interested and passionate about sustainability and environmental issues. The post holder…
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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
1 Apr 2025
Aston University awarded £35.5m grant to accelerate transformation to Net Zero campus by 2028
The funding, run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and delivered by Salix, will revolutionise how the…
Member 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
25 Mar 2025
World’s tallest energy-positive tower planned for Birmingham
A groundbreaking new development is hoping to redefine sustainable architecture as the world’s tallest energy-positive building. Proposed by Birmingham-based GNM…
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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…
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10 Mar 2025
New climate resilience product acra launched to support infrastructure and asset owners
At the Interchange conference in Manchester this week, Accelar Limited announced the launch of acra, a new climate risk assessment…
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23 Jan 2025
Veolia offers Free Community Group Workshops
Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company, is offering free education sessions to individuals or community groups in Birmingham. Veolia,…
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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
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…
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19 Dec 2024
Job Opportunity: Footsteps Eco-Action Projects Facilitator- Apply by 13/01/2025
Are you passionate about environmental action and building stronger communities? Footsteps – Faiths for a Low Carbon Future are offering…
Member News
12 Dec 2024
Climate Ed Volunteering Opportunity: Teaching and inspiring children on climate action
Climate Ed is a charity which offers primary schools across the West Midlands volunteer-led workshops about climate change and carbon…
Member News
25 Nov 2024
Make UK Offers Discounted Environmental Training For SWM Members
In a significant move to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices, Make UK, a leading provider of environmental consulting and…
Member News
7 Nov 2024
Aston University Launches 2030 Sustainability Strategy and SDG Report
Aston University is proud to announce the launch of its 2030 Sustainability Strategy, a comprehensive roadmap to transform their campus…
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…
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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
14 Oct 2024
Met Office launches new Local Authority Climate Service
The Met Office has launched the Local Authority Climate Service, a tool that provides local authorities with easy access to tailored…
General 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…
General News
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.…
General News
3 Oct 2024
Medilink Midlands Membership
SWM have renewed their Medilink Midlands Membership! Medilink Midlands is the Life Sciences Industry association. Their vision is to stimulate…
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