In this episode, we speak to Robin Carruthers, Operation Manager at Central Mailing Services, a business based in Birmingham. Robin Carruthers shares their sustainability journey, which aims to become carbon neutral by 2028. He highlights some of the projects and initiatives they have undertaken or planned, such as solar panels, electric vehicles, waste segregation, ISO standards, staff engagement and local partnerships. Useful links: Register for an energy audit (West Midlands Businesses) Register for an energy audit (Warwickshire Businesses) Learn more about the DNZ Programme Become a mem ..read more

In this episode, we speak to Peter Wells, Sustainability Manager at Datagraphic.  Key Topics: Carbon reduction plan: Datagraphic has an ambitious and validated plan to achieve net zero by 2050, with a 50.6% reduction by 2028, aligned with science-based targets and UN SDGs. Solar PV installation: Datagraphic can run its entire operations on sunlight when the sun is shining, thanks to the large-scale solar PV installation across both sites, supported by Coventry Council grants. Scope 3 emissions: Datagraphic faces challenges in engaging its supply chain to reduce their emissions, and plan ..read more

In this episode, we talk with Matthew Rhodes, Director of Camirus.  Matthew has been a leading voice for the decarbonisation efforts of the West Midlands in the last two decades. Leading a portfolio of collaborative innovation projects centred around energy, industrial decarbonisation, and regional economic development, Matthew shares valuable insights from his extensive experience in assisting businesses in reducing their carbon footprint since the early 2000s.  Listen in to discover more about: Decarbonisation in the West Midlands The competitive advantage of decarbonisation fo ..read more

In this episode we discuss how the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme can help businesses lower their carbon footprint and save money on energy bills.  The Decarbonization Net Zero Programme* aims to provide information and expert advice and support to businesses enabling them to make significant decarbonization and money saving changes to their business. This Programme is part of the wider West Midlands Business Support activity funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). *Area covered: Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, and the Black Country Guest speakers:   Jonathan Ho ..read more

In the first part of this episode we speak to Waco Yokoyama, Consultant and Circular Economy Specialist at Gemserv. Waco provides a concise explanation of the circular economy and highlights the main benefits for businesses, including cost reduction, increased sales, and decreased reliance on specific raw materials. She also discusses how the circular economy principles can be applied differently across sectors and emphasises the barriers to implementation and potential solutions. In the second part we speak to Bret Willers, Head of Climate Change at Coventry City Council who shares insights ..read more

In this episode of the Green Business Podcast, Jonathan Howl interviews Adam Bastock, the Founder of Small99, a platform that guides small businesses to net zero through practical tips.  The following topics are covered in this episode: The importance of net zero and the benefits for businesses who embark on the journey Where businesses should start, taking into account their type, size, and sector. The role of employees in achieving net zero and the best approach to take (top-down or bottom-up)  Tools available to measure a business's carbon footprint  The impact of a lack o ..read more

In this episode we discus what carbon accounting is, how businesses can start their net zero journey and overcome the challenges they might face along the way. In the first part of this episode we talk to Lara Longhurst who is the Chief Operations Officer at Hippo Digital. Lara shares with us their journey towards achieving net zero and talks about the support they have received from Coventry University trough their Carbon Accounting Programme.  In the second part of this episode we talk to Prof. Carl Perrin Director of the Centre for Clean Growth and Future Mobility and  Dr Lorena ..read more

In this episode, we speak to Jonathan Howl, Business Advisor for the Green Business Programme, who offers a summary of our team’s achievements over the last 12 months*. Listen and learn more about: Most popular energy efficiency improvements Payback periods  How much can SMEs on energy bills  *The stats provided by Jonathan Howl in this episode are based on figures from November 2022. This episode was recorded in December 2022. The Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme supports businesses with fewer than 250 employees based in Coventry and Warwickshire who want to s ..read more

In this episode, we speak to Jonathan Howl, Business Advisor for the Green Business Programme, who offers a summary of our team’s achievements over the last 12 months.  Giuliana Famiglietti Pipola, Business Development Manager at Coventry City Council speaks about the future of funding, what is expected to replace the European funds, and when we should expect to hear more about this topic ..read more

In this episode, we talk to Middlemarch Environmental, a UK-wide wildlife trust consultancy, about what local businesses can do to protect the nature in Coventry and Warwickshire.  Our guest James Calow, Senior Ecologist at Middlemarch Environmental, talks about easy action you can take, as a business or individual, to protect the biodiversity of our region. James also talks about the support he has received from the Green Business Programme, and how this has enabled his organisation to become more energy efficient and save money. Speaker: James Calow, Senior Ecologist at Middlemarch E ..read more