Oxfordshire Greentech

Yesterday we held our annual Oxfordshire Greentech Christmas Dinner in Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant's gorgeous conservatory space ✨   We were so pleased to welcome a delightful group of members and network partners to the event, including various climate tech innovators, green business, local authorities and investors.   We particularly enjoyed asking this group of acclaimed individuals and business leaders to partake in our silly festive activities, including a 'find the guest' fun-fact bingo game, and a festive quiz! The competitive spirit quickly took over, however, and our winning quiz group even correctly estimated the amount of brussels sprouts that are thrown away in the UK each year (it's 17 million 😓)   Amidst the festive games, we enjoyed scrumptious food and long overdue catch-ups. New connections were made and our CEO, Hannah Scott, also got the chance to recap all that we've been getting up to at Oxfordshire Greentech this year. We celebrated our members' big achievements, and looked ahead to all the exciting events and opportunities on the horizon in 2025!   Thank you to all our attendees and the wonderful catering team at Cherwell Boathouse for a fantastic evening. Bring on the new year! 🎉

Last Friday marked the official final celebration event for the ZCOP (Zero Carbon Oxford Partnership) Industrial Decarbonisation Project! The project, funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and delivered by a consortium of public and private sector organisations, is working with local industry to collaborate on creating a targeted action plan and roadmap for Oxford's unique industrial sector to decarbonise by 2040. As some of you will know, a lot of hard work has gone into this project over the past 11 months, and on Friday we finally got to share the results and future direction of all that work! As emphasised by Oxford City Council’s Cllr Anna Railton and Kristina Mould on the night, several of Oxford's industrial companies already have strong ambitions to decarbonise, but without buy-in from the whole sector, Oxford risks missing its 2040 target. However, a collection of locally driven, collaborative actions could significantly accelerate emission reductions, which feature in our action plan, presented by ERM’s Amelia Mitchell. We followed these presentations with a panel discussion, featuring Ramona Dienel (Director of Finance and Compliance, BMW MINI), Patrick Allcorn (Head of Local Net Zero at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), Dr Jan Rosenow, (Vice President & Director, Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and Research Associate, University of Oxford and University of Cambridge) and Cllr Anna Railton (Deputy Council Leader, Oxford City Council). We discussed the challenges of SME engagement, upskilling and carbon literacy, the upcoming Industrial Strategy, the benefits of cluster-facilitated collaboration, and the specific lessons learnt in Oxford that could be beneficial to other regions. It was also announced on the night that, owing to the success of projects such as this, there will be a county-wide expansion of the Zero Carbon Oxford Partnership, which will drive further collaborative climate action in the region. Thanks so much to all our attendees, speakers, and project partners for making this event so successful. To find out more about the Zero Carbon Oxford Partnership, the Industrial Decarbonisation Project and our action plan, and how to get involved, please visit the website: https://lnkd.in/ewYiktZJ Alternatively, please email: [email protected] Oxford City Council BMW Group Unipart Group ARC | Advanced Research Clusters ERM Claudia Canepa Sam Morgan-Price Amelia Mitchell Edward Grindrod Emmanuel Deschamps Gregory Stephens Emma Hubberstey Stuart Cole

We're delighted to welcome our new member: Sonichem Sonichem converts sawmill waste into bio-based chemicals through patented ultrasonic technology. With an operational pilot plant, Sonichem produces lignin, sugars, and cellulose for bioplastics, resins, and personal care, supported by a collaboration with UK chemicals company Scott Bader. Great to have you in the network! Adrian Black

Proud to see one of our members, CapChar, featured on BBC Panorama next Monday! Tune in at 8pm to find out more about their on-farm biochar solution which will not only help sequester carbon but also provide economic benefits for farmers.

📢 Event Launch 📢   Our next Access to Finance Conference, brought to you in collaboration with STFC Business & Innovation, will take place on Thursday, 13th March 2025 at the ESA Conference Centre on Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.   Building on five successful years, this well-established event will bring together the experts, investors and funders who specialise in helping innovators to flourish.   We have an exciting line-up of speakers from organisations including Innovate UK, J.P. Morgan, Oxford Science Enterprises, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, Clean Growth Fund, Satellite Applications Catapult and more.   Reserve your place now: https://lnkd.in/gZjvSe3Q   We will have limited pitching opportunities available at this event and anticipate high demand for them. If you are interested in pitching, please fill out the application form on the Eventbrite page.

Are you an ambitious, purpose-led business leader with growth plans for 2025? 📈 If so, join Ned Wells, Director of Oxfordshire Greentech member Cicada Consulting Ltd, for a free lunchtime webinar series where he'll be sharing key insights for building a strategic marketing plan that aligns performance with purpose 🤝 🕒 Wednesdays at 12:00-12:30 for the next few weeks Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/epHrtgbi

🧠 AI and Climate Tech: Shaping a Sustainable Future 🧠 Join WSI World AI Impact Series and Oxford Centre for Technology and Development for a full-day interactive workshop exploring the cutting-edge intersection of AI and climate technology. Designed exclusively for business leaders, this intimate, high-impact workshop aims to foster deep discussions and meaningful connections in AI transformation. The workshop will take place on Thursday, 28th November from 09:00-17:30 at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eHVErBFq

We're delighted to welcome our new member: Garland UK Garland UK manufacture roofing materials, including green roofs, blue roofs, and solar panels. They offer free surveys to help clients assess the condition of their assets, providing repair and replacement advice. They also check insulation levels and recommend how to achieve optimal U-values to save on heating bills. Great to have you in the network! Matthew Hansord

A huge congratulations to Oxfordshire Greentech member Greencore Homes on their achievement in the Best Sustainability Initiative category at the Housebuilder Awards! 👏 We love to see our members recognised for their innovative and tireless work in building a more sustainable future 🌱

Is your business struggling with rising energy costs and ageing infrastructure? Are you worried about meeting your sustainability targets?   Oxfordshire Greentech member LCMB Building Performance Ltd have launched a Smart Buildings Programme to help you reduce operational costs, optimise building performance and achieve your Net Zero goals ♻ 🌱   Join their upcoming webinar to learn more about what Smart Buildings can do for your business:   📅 Date: Tuesday, 26th November 🕒 Time: 09:30 – 10:15am   Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUU7-UPg