| | Time for SMEs in the West of England to seize the opportunities from the transition to net zero
Calling SMEs across the West of England region - now is the time to plan for net zero with fully funded support from the Skills for Clean Growth programme.
The pace of change in the economy and legislative environment is accelerating as business leaders and politicians look to reach ambitious targets to reduce carbon intensity at a regional, national and international level. The West of England has gone beyond the commitments of central government with the ambition to reach net zero across the region by 2030.
At the same time, consumers1, businesses2 and investors3 are growing in appetite for products and services that have a positive environmental impact and are driving decarbonisation.
By embracing low carbon practices, you will help position your business to prosper in this rapidly changing world.
Skills for Clean Growth will support you to grow your business in a sustainable way by upskilling your management team and employees to drive change and the adoption of low carbon practices.
Free expert support from the Skills for Clean Growth programme
The Skills for Clean Growth programme (part of the West of England's Workforce for the Future Programme and being delivered by UWE Bristol and NatWest) is supporting SMEs to manage the risks and embrace the opportunities from the transition to net zero. Driven by the needs of businesses on the programme, training is focused on support that is immediately actionable.
SMEs are supported with analysing their skills needs & action planning before being given access to bespoke training, resources, and peer networks to help reach their targets.
Current workshops topics include Green Energy Procurement and Management, Measuring Carbon Emissions, and Behavioural Change, with new training and resources continually developed in response to the needs of businesses engaging with the programme. | | |
"There is a climate emergency and everyone is going to have to do their bit to help build a greener future. As we change the way we make goods and retrofit our homes we will need a newly skilled workforce. That is of course also a significant opportunity to create high skilled, well paid, green jobs. Iâm pleased to be able to offer this support so workers will get the skills they need to meet the demands of a greener economy."
Dan Norris, Mayor, West of England Combined Authority
Develop your workforce in other areas through Workforce for the Future
Skills for Clean Growth is being delivered by UWE Bristol and NatWest as part of the West of England Combined Authorities Workforce for the Future programme, supporting SMEs with skills development across a range of future focused areas. Support is funded through the European Social Fund and is being delivered across a number of partners. | | |
Contact the team to find out more - cleangrowth@uwe.ac.uk or visit our website.
[1] https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/consumer-business/articles/sustainable-consumer.html
[2] https://hbr.org/2020/03/a-more-sustainable-supply-chain
[3] https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/17/green-assets-are-on-a-wild-ride | | |
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