WMG Net Zero Innovation Network

Features & Benefits

Innovation Project
5-day technical innovation project to overcome a sustainability challenge which can reduce material costs, increase turnover, improve productivity, generate new innovative products or gain a competitive advantage for your business.
Best Practice Visit
Opportunity to observe sustainability innovations and best practice at other UK manufacturing businesses.
Net Zero Readiness Assessment
Access an online tool to assess how prepared your business is to meet Net Zero targets.
Collaboration Events
Meet expert speakers and attend workshops on sustainability topics that matter to your business.
Net Zero Roadmap
Generate a 10-year roadmap to Net Zero and action plan for your business with our team to capitalise on opportunities. Can be used to win tenders or as part of your corporate social responsibility activity.
Grant Funding
Opportunity to apply for £10,000-£100,000 to implement sustainability and energy efficiency projects and equipment.

Who can join?
The programme is pre-funded through the Shared Prosperity Fund for businesses who meet the below:

Essential Criteria

• Small Medium Enterprise

• Based in the West Midlands Combined Authority area

Preferable Criteria

• Manufacturer

"Circular manufacturing is essential in the journey to Net Zero and the work carried out by WMG was the first step in what has become the primary focus of Sarginsons’ strategy: to be the first foundry in the world to have a totally circular supply chain.” 
Mark Nunan , Director, Sarginsons Industries Ltd
 

Want to get involved?

Email - [email protected]

Download the Net Zero Cohort Programme