Sustainability West Midlands

Working in Heritage? This report by the Historic Environment Forum (HEF) gives great insight into the challenges facing the sector with useful case studies.

Kudos to our Senior Sustainability Adviser, Alan Carr and his work with Climate Adaptation - now working with the London Climate Ready Partnership on a project to dive deeper on what it takes to be Climate ready in 2025. Watch this space.

#Event| West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge: Talking about sustainability 📅 22 January 2025 🕓 9:30 - 11:00 📍 Online 💚 January’s West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge online session will be focusing on how to talk about sustainability; whether that be internally, through your Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) comms, or engaging your supply chain to address scope 3 emissions. ♻️ SWM associate Amanda Campbell and a representative from decking company Millboard will be sharing the work they have been doing on internal and external stakeholder engagement on sustainability which has resulted in a transformative shift in the company. ⭐ We will also be welcoming Pledged business Whistle PR to share how organisations can use ESG communications. 💡 Any organisation who is eligible to sign up to the pledge can attend this event for free. All sizes, sectors and industries are welcome and can benefit from networking with and learning from likeminded businesses. Find out more and secure your place today ! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/e32S5NRB #SustainableFuture #NetZero #ESG

#Event| SEC Newgate UK & Emperor: Businesses Behaving Responsibly 📅 23 January 2025 🕓 17:45 - 20:30 📍 Eighteen, 18th Floor, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3AG ✨ How do businesses meet expectations on social and environmental issues, communicate their responsibility efforts, and balance profitability with responsible practices? 📈 Are companies meeting these expectations, and how can responsible behaviour drive profitability? 👥 Join SEC Newgate UK and Emperor, as Leyla Hart-Svensson, Head of Research, shares key insights from the Responsible Business UK 2024 Report, followed by a panel discussion featuring: Anna Bright, Chief Executive, Sustainability West Midlands Matt Sherlock, Group ESG and Planning Analysis, National Grid Bayard Rezos, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Emperor Chaired by Henry Columbine, Head of Midlands, SEC Newgate UK The presentation begins promptly at 6:00 pm, followed by the panel discussion until 7:30 pm. Find out more and register now!➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewJutVwf #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth #Networking

#Event| Preparing for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) 📅 23 January 2025 🕓 16:00 📍 Online 🎟️ The CSRD replaces the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) which has been in place for public-interest companies in the EU. This directive significantly expands the scope of sustainability reporting, requiring over 50,000 companies doing business in Europe to comply with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). ⭐ If this is all new to you or you haven’t started preparing yet, don’t panic! There is still time, and the implementation is phased depending on company size. Presented by SustainIQ Co-founder, Liam McEvoy, this webinar will explain everything you need to know and how to prepare effectively. This session will include: 👥 Introduction to CSRD and why it matters 📈 Understanding if and when CSRD affects your business 🌎 The commercial benefits of compliance 📑 How you can prepare for CSRD and guidance documents And so much more ✨ Find out more and register now!➡️ https://lnkd.in/eGmUhEme #Sustainability #CRSD #Future

#News| Climate Ed Volunteering Opportunity: Teaching and inspiring children on climate action✋ 🌳 Climate Ed is a charity which offers primary schools across the West Midlands volunteer-led workshops about climate change and carbon literacy. 👥 How would you like to inspire the next generation by delivering climate action workshops in a local primary school? 💚 Climate Ed aims to engage children about climate change and inspire them and their families to take action. ✨ Their programme is fully-resourced, great fun to deliver, and we provide training to each of our volunteers. No teaching experience is necessary but passion for, and some foundational knowledge about, climate change is helpful. Find out more and get in touch today! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ds-EdGHr #Sustainability #GreenEducation #TakeAction

#News| 🌱 Join AMW Renewables Ltd. for a Ground-breaking Seminar on Heat Recovery! 🔥 📅 15 January 2025 🕓 10:00 - 14:00 📍 National Foundry Training Centre (ECMS),Tipton Road, Tipton, DY4 7UW AMW Renewables are excited to invite you to an insightful seminar on Heat Recovery Solutions. Discover how businesses and industries can optimize energy use, cut costs, and contribute to a sustainable future by harnessing waste heat. 🌍 🎯 Key Topics: •  Innovative heat recovery technologies •  Cost-saving strategies for businesses •  Reducing environmental impact through energy efficiency Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from experts and connect with like-minded professionals! 💡 Find out more and register now! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dTQj-AYG   #HeatRecovery #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #GreenEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Seminar #Innovation #SustainableFuture #EnergySolutions

A Huge Thank You from SWM! We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us at our Member Mingle & AGM last week at Coventry University. You helped create a space for meaningful collaboration and shared valuable insights on how we can collectively advance the climate agenda! 🎉 A special thank you to all our exhibitors and speakers who helped facilitate the morning and contributed to the important discussions at our round tables. Our members expertise made the event truly impactful. ⭐ We had an amazing time, and we hope you did too! To celebrate the success of this year's Mingle and highlight its significance to both us and our members, we’re excited to share a short video capturing the event's highlights 💜 #minglejingle #MM24

#News| We are thrilled to announce that SWM will be judging the Planet Saver award at the Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2025! 🎉 We would like to thank C&W Chamber of Commerce for inviting SWM to judge this award 💜 👥Clare Chapman, SWM Membership Manager, commented "it was inspiring to see the quality of the initiatives put forward in the initial judging round, with organisations from micro business to University's submitting applications. It proves that Coventry and Warwickshire SME's and FE business operations are embracing Sustainability as a business opportunity". Find out more about Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2025 here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eH8u5NaV #Sustainability #CelebratingSuccess

#Event| Clean Futures – Managing Supply Chain Risk Sustainably 📅 17 December 🕔 9:30 - 12:00 📍 Online This masterclass is part of a series of events run by the Coventry University Clean Futures Catalyst programme ✨ ⭐ Clean Futures offers this masterclass in collaboration with Sustainability West Midlands. This session will be delivered by Anna Bright SWM Chief Executive. 👷♀️ Effective risk management is vital for SME resilience. Building resilience in SMEs requires a multifaceted approach that involves adaptability, sustainability, technology adoption, and risk management. SMEs that address and prioritise these strategies will be better equipped to navigate challenges both now and into the future. Agenda for this event: 🚧 Identifying risks such as climate change and extreme weather, cyber attacks, and energy supply interruption 👣 Identifying impacts such as supply chain disruptions and regulatory non-compliance 🌳 Mitigation strategies such as contingency planning, sustainable and circular procurement practices, adoption of new technologies, insurance, innovation and investment in resilience Find out more about this event and secure your place now 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/e6ukd3aq #SustainableGrowth #MitigatingRisk #ResourceEfficiency