SWM Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 Awards Launched – Apply by 18/02/22!
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Reflections from our new Associate, Amanda Campbell
As I sat down to write this piece it struck me that if I was… More >
Decarbonisation Plans
If you are looking for support to have your business premises audited for energy efficiency,… More >
Our Comment: Reflections on COP26
The implications of the COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact on global carbon emissions, and specifically on… More >
SWM are recruiting for a Senior Sustainability Adviser – deadline 10.12.21
Our organisation Sustainability West Midlands (SWM) was established in 2002 and is the sustainability adviser for… More >
SWM are recruiting for an Office Manager – deadline 10.12.21
Our organisation Sustainability West Midlands (SWM) was established in 2002 and is the sustainability adviser for… More >
Midlands Energy Hub Autumn 2021 Newsletter
Midlands Energy Hub have released the Autumn 2021 edition of their newsletter. This quarterly update… More >
Our Comment: Your guide to greenwashing
Have you ever been convinced that you are ‘doing the right thing’ by studying the… More >
Funding opportunity: Circular economy for SMEs
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £1 million in… More >
Ofgem Funding Opportunities
Ofgem 2021: whole system integration: Discovery The aims of this competition are to: decarbonise gas… More >
Biffa trials Britain’s first solar-assisted powered waste trucks
BIFFA is trialling Vision Techniques’ Solar Save panels powered by Trailar on its collection trucks… More >
Biodiversity 3.0 metric launched in new sustainable development toolkit
Natural England unveils the Biodiversity Metric 3.0 to help developments achieve biodiversity net gain and… More >
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… More >
Survey – Adoption of Circular Economy Principles in Brownfield Regeneration
The University of Wolverhampton’s Brownfield Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC) is conducting research into the… More >
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… More >
Recommendations to Government for accelerating business progress to Net Zero
Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce has published their Recommendations to Government for accelerating business progress… More >
Local Climate Bonds a cost-effective way to raise billions for councils’ green plans, says new campaign
The Green Finance Institute and Abundance Investment, supported by UK100, Local Partnerships and Innovate UK, today launch a national… More >
Low-carbon manufacturing is fastest growing sector in West Midlands
Low-carbon manufacturing and goods are now the West Midlands’ fastest growing sector, latest research has… More >
End to coal power brought forward to October 2024
From 1 October 2024 Great Britain will no longer use coal to generate electricity, a… More >
Net Zero Week – 17th – 23rd July
Net Zero Week will be taking place on 17th – 23rd July with a series… More >
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