26 May 2022
SWM shortlisted for ‘Engineering Innovation Champion’ by our members The Technology Supply Chain!
SWM have been nominated for the ‘Engineering Innovation Champion’ of the year from our new members The Technology Supply Chain…
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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…
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9 May 2022
SWM joins business leaders to discuss security of region’s energy supply
SWM were honoured to join business leaders from across the West Midlands and the energy industry to discuss how a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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10 Jan 2022
Our competition to win FREE SWM membership for 2022 is open for submissions!
Yes, it is that time of year again when SWM is feeling their post-festive generosity and is offering at least…
SWM News
14 Dec 2021
Example of Members good practice- Optimise Energy
Wenlock Spring Water director Bruce Orme, has been working closely with Optimise Energy UK on its energy management for some…
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30 Nov 2021
West Midlands Climate Change Adaptation Plan published today
SWM, in collaboration with the Environment Agency, has today published a climate change adaptation plan for the West Midlands. The…
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23 Nov 2021
Our Comment: Reflections on COP26
The implications of the COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact on global carbon emissions, and specifically on our environment and communities here…
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18 Nov 2021
SWM are recruiting for an Office Manager – deadline 10.12.21
Our organisationSustainability West Midlands (SWM) was established in 2002 and is the sustainability adviser for the leaders of the West Midlands.…
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18 Nov 2021
SWM are recruiting for a Senior Sustainability Adviser – deadline 10.12.21
Our organisationSustainability West Midlands (SWM) was established in 2002 and is the sustainability adviser for the leaders of the West Midlands.…
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1 Nov 2021
Midlands Energy Hub Autumn 2021 Newsletter
Midlands Energy Hub have released the Autumn 2021 edition of their newsletter. This quarterly update from Midlands Energy Hub provides…
Member News
18 Oct 2021
Our Comment: Your guide to greenwashing
Have you ever been convinced that you are ‘doing the right thing’ by studying the ‘environmentally friendly’ descriptions of the…
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7 Oct 2021
SWM contribution to study into carbon footprint of converting from single-use to reusable sharps containers in 40 UK NHS trusts
An article has been published with the contribution from SWM where the paper looks at comparing global warming potential (GWP)…
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29 Jul 2021
Our Comment: Innovation Strategy sets out key role of R&D in tackling climate change
The Innovation Strategy was published by Government on 22 July having been jointly developed by BEIS (the Department for Business,…
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23 Jul 2021
SWM are recruiting an Office Manager – deadline 27/08/21
SWM are recruiting an Office Manager who will provide the efficient and effective running of our office, finance, HR and…
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16 Jun 2021
Comment: Climate change risks aren’t going away
Today marks the launch of the third Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk (CCRA3). This is put together by the Climate…
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1 Jun 2021
Various sustainability job opportunities at the WMCA
Please find below a number of job opportunities on behalf of West Midlands Combined Authority: Natural Capital Programme ManagerSalary:…
Member News
25 May 2021
Our Comment: What if there were no materials to make things?
What would we do? Where would we buy new ‘stuff’? What would businesses sell? These are some of the underlying…
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18 May 2021
Clare Ollerenshaw from Accelar Ltd appointed new Innovative Low Carbon Working Group Chair
SWM is very pleased to announce that Clare Ollerenshaw, Associate Director at Accelar Ltd, has agreed to becoming the new…
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10 May 2021
Midlands Energy Hub Spring 2021 Newsletter
Midlands Energy Hub have released the Spring 2021 edition of their newsletter. This quarterly update from Midlands Energy Hub provides…
General News
28 Apr 2021
My Comment: What it means to join the Sustainability West Midlands team
My name is Nathaniel Weaver and I have recently joined SWM as a Project Officer. I’ll be supporting the team…
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18 Mar 2021
SWM to administer new West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) launched the West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge on 17 March during a roundtable…
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