Fuelling sustainability in your Warwickshire business

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Tuesday, 15 March, 2022 - 13:00

Fuelling sustainability in your Warwickshire business

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Calling all Warwickshire SMEs

Have you ever noticed that sustainability is being talked about more and more, both at home and in business?

Do you feel like this is a key issue for your business but don’t know how to respond?

What if you could gain a greater awareness of sustainability, see how it can benefit your business and have key quick wins to try in your own business?

This webinar series, run in partnership with Warwick District Council and Warwickshire County Council and supported by Stratford-on-avon Council, will cover how going green can benefit your business and open the door to the emerging low carbon market.

The series is made up of six events. Each event will hold key insight into how sustainability can improve your business and increase resilience. It is because of this that we strongly recommend you attend all sessions.

The webinar series will cover:

What does Net Zero mean for your SME? 15 March 13:00 – 14:30
Funding Support and Opportunities for your SME – 29 March 13:00 – 14:30
Reduce your waste, increase profitability – 5 April 13:00 – 14:30
Greener Transport – 26 April 13:00 – 14:30
Energy saving in your small business – 10 May 12.00 – 13:30
Engaging your employees and customers – 24 May 13:00 – 14:30

See you there!

Why should you attend?

The UK Government has set a target to reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. It has also enshrined this in law, so the target will have to be met, and your business will be part of the solution.

The ‘Carrot’: To achieve this the Government now requires business contracts over £5M to have a Net Zero Plan in place. Other public sector organisations, like the NHS are also developing similar requirements, and the private sector is following this trend.

Even though your SME may not deal directly with the public sector, you will still be required to show how your business contributes to the overall value chain. Your B2B customers will be asking how your business can help them with their own contractual Net Zero commitments.

The ‘Stick’: Legislation is being introduced to ensure that if your business doesn’t take the ‘carrot’ then there will be punitive financial costs through increased business taxes (eg Extended Producer Responsibility Packaging taxes and Carbon tax, expected to increase to £100 per tonne by 2030). Energy and material prices have also increased massively recently and are expected to continue rising. Retail customers are also increasingly asking for evidence of what your business is doing to ‘save the planet’. 80% of customers say that when looking at products that are similar in price, they would choose the one that is most environmentally friendly.

When do you need to do it?

2050 may seem a long way off, but rapid changes are required to achieve Net Zero and customers are demanding action now! Businesses are already making these changes and taking advantage of these short term quick wins. Net Zero has been coined the next industrial revolution, so if you’re a business in Warwickshire, sign up to this webinar series today, because it makes business sense.

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Client testimonials

Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

For many individuals out there, it is very hard to figure out ways and know which direction to go when it comes to setting up a business. The challenges of taking your idea and bringing it to life and not knowing where to go and who to speak to for advice. it can get very frustrating..

King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

Exeter Analytical (UK) Limited,

Thank you for the comprehensive and professional guidance

Burbidge & Son Ltd,

Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

Comrie Leisure Limited,

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