SWM Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 Awards Launched – Apply by 18/02/22!
We’re hunting for innovative and leading examples of good practice to recognise the remarkable achievements… More >
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University’s recycling scheme converts computers into cash for charity
Birmingham City University has raised more than £1,600 for a local charity by recycling its… More >
Reflections from our new Associate, Amanda Campbell
As I sat down to write this piece it struck me that if I was… 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 >
Birmingham and Solihull Businesses invited to trial new climate change technology
Up to ten businesses from in and around Birmingham and Solihull will be given the… More >
Funding Opportunities: GBSLEP Growing Places
The GBSLEP recognises the scale of the decarbonisation challenge for the region, and also acknowledges… More >
Funding opportunity: Circular economy for SMEs
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £1 million in… 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 >
Job Opportunity – Environmental Manager
The Estates & Facilities department of Birmingham City University (BCU) seeks to recruit a suitably… 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 >
Business demand for renewable electricity drives strong growth at Bryt Energy
Birmingham-based renewable electricity supplier, Bryt Energy, was the fastest growing business electricity supplier in Great… More >
‘David Middleton Sustainability Award’ Launch
The ‘David Middleton Sustainability Award’ is open to nominations of individuals who have gone above… More >
Coventry Food Network Figures April 2020 – March 2021
Coventry Food Network is a newly formed local multi-agency food partnership that has evolved from… More >
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… More >
The David Middleton Sustainability Award- Nominations Open
Ahead of The David Middleton Sustainability Conference taking place on 28 September, CCS are also… More >
Severn Trent to help deliver first ever carbon-neutral Commonwealth Games!
Birmingham 2022 have joined forces with Severn Trent to help deliver the first ever carbon-neutral… More >
WMCA draft action plan shows how region can reach net zero carbon by 2041 and create 1000s of new jobs
The West Midlands can achieve its ambitious target of becoming net zero carbon by 2041… More >
EBRI’s Sustainability Health Check Support – Get Involved!
More and more customers want to buy from suppliers with sustainability at the heart of… More >
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