Our Roadmap to 2030
16 Mar 2026
sben celebrates 1,000 members!
Staffordshire Business and Environment Network (sben) has reached an amazing milestone as it welcomes its one-thousandth member! SWM is a…
Member News
12 Mar 2026
Free CPD accredited Circular Economy Literacy Training available
The West Midlands Combined Authority has released new CPD accredited training on Circular Economy Literacy which is freely available
Member News / SWM News
25 Feb 2026
Climate Resilient Stratford-on-Avon
Businesses, town and parish councils and community groups based in Stratford-on-Avon are eligible for a free climate adaptation plan and…
Member News / SWM News
9 Jan 2026
ZOOZLY Impact Report – 2025
ZOOZLY is committed to delivering commercial success for its partners, ethically and without compromise, with sustainability embedded into everything it…
Member News
18 Dec 2025
SWM members take the lead in WM smart energy!
The WM Smart Energy Cluster provides support and coordination for the region’s smart energy businesses, and SWM members are leading…
General News / Member News
28 Oct 2025
Made Smarter Innovation CR&D Competitions
Made Smarter Innovation funding opportunity to help manufacturers save money using digital solutions. Innovate UK has just opened the Made…
General News
10 Oct 2025
Introducing South East Birmingham Local Energy Cooperative (SEBrum)
SWM Member Acocks Greener have set up SEBrum, for energy users in the Acocks Green and Hall Green area of…
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
West Midlands Social Economy Survey
This short survey is being conducted to gather critical insight into social economy organisations operating in the region, to shape…
Member 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
26 Jun 2025
Progress in reducing emissions – 2025 report to Parliament
This statutory report, produced by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), provides a comprehensive overview of the UK Government’s progress to…
General News
23 Jun 2025
UK Net Zero Business Census 2025
Add your voice to the largest UK industry study of business progress on the journey to net zero. The UK…
General News
12 Jun 2025
Accelar’s Response To Government’s June 2025 Spending Review
SWM member Accelar have put together a press release (below) summarising their views and analysis of the 2025 Government Spending…
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
4 Jun 2025
Job Opportunity: Project Manager – Business Energy Advice Service
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are looking for a Project Manager of the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) –…
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
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