Net Zero Innovation Network
Net Zero Innovation Network
Cohort Programme
Net Zero Innovation Network
The WMG SME team set up the Net Zero Innovation Network to bring together like-minded companies to discuss how sustainability can be brought into manufacturing. We hope to inspire new partnerships and projects that support the UK's sustainability goals.
Who?
The cohort is pre-funded through the shared prosperity fund for businesses that meet the below:
Essential Criteria
- Small Medium Enterprise
- Based in the West Midlands Combined Authority area
Preferable Criteria
- Manufacturers
- High CO2 emitters and energy users
How?
A cohort brings together manufacturing businesses to:
- Gain knowledge
- Implement change
- Grow their business
Upcoming starting dates:
8th October (Dudley), 7th November (Birmingham), 12th December (Coventry).
Former Cohort Members
Our Vision
“To bring together businesses to learn and share best practices that are environmentally,
economically and socially sustainable for the duration of the cohort programme and beyond”
Benefits of Net Zero Innovation Network
Innovation Project
Technical innovation project to implement positive environmental and economic change.
Best Practice Visit
Observe sustainability innovations and best practice at UK manufacturing businesses
Collaboration Events
Expert speakers and workshops on sustainability topics that matter to your business
Net Zero Readiness Assessment
Online tool to assess how prepared your business is to meet net zero targets
Net Zero Roadmap
Support to generate a 10-year roadmap and action plan for your business to capitalise on further opportunities
Grant Funding
£10,000-£100,000 to support the implementation of sustainability and energy efficiency projects and equipment
Contact us
If you would like to find out more about our programmes, please contact us now for an informal, no-obligation discussion about your requirements.
Our Cohort Alumni
Kingfisher Enamelling Link opens in a new window
WMG worked with Midlands manufacturer Kingfisher Enamelling to reduce its energy consumption by redirecting waste heat, and removing reliance on natural gas within the factory.
Brandauer LtdLink opens in a new window
WMG helped Brandauer reduce its packaging emissions by 60% after reviewing a range of solutions including using reusable packaging instead of conventional pallets.
Sarginsons Industries LtdLink opens in a new window
Waste streams to wins - Through a project with WMG, Sarginsons uncovered the potential to reduce core shop waste by 50%
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