New funding announced for net zero innovators in South West Wales

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Innovate UK’s South West Wales Launchpad has announced a new pot of up to £1 million for innovative projects in parts of the South Wales Industrial Cluster. Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has announced that it is working with Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) and Welsh Government to invest up to £1 million … Continued

Net Zero Industry Wales takes bold steps to accelerate the nation’s net zero journey

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The independent body which supports Welsh industry on the delivery of net zero, Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW), is entering a new chapter to help accelerate decarbonisation in Wales. Welcoming new board members and forging fresh partnerships, this bold new phase comes just over two years after the not-for-profit body was established in 2022. NZIW’s independent guidance … Continued

Net zero funding opportunities you need to know about

Stuart McMillan


Starting your business’ journey to net zero — or finding a way to progress an existing decarbonisation project — can seem like a daunting task… But you don’t need to do it alone. Collaboration is the key to decarbonising Welsh industry — and with 2030 net zero targets quickly approaching, there is a range of … Continued

North East Wales cluster leads the drive to decarbonise local industry with new programme

Stuart McMillan


The North East Wales Industrial Decarbonisation (NEWID) cluster has concluded its initial stakeholder engagement as part of a new decarbonisation programme to promote the development and deployment of decarbonisation projects across North East Wales. The project has been made possible by £700k in funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) under the Local … Continued

Is decarbonising Industrial Hubs the answer to a low carbon future?

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The UK is the first major economy to halve its emissions, having cut them by 50% between 1990-2022. With renewables now accounting for more than 40% of the country’s electricity, the UK continues its commitment achieving a net zero emissions economy by 2050. ‘Net zero’ means that any emissions are balanced by absorbing an equivalent amount … Continued

Powering a Pathway to Net Zero 2024 programme

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10am: Registration and networking      10.30am: Welcome        10.40am: The Royal Mint introduction from Leighton John, Operations Director of The Royal Mint      11am: Discussion 1 — Introduction to Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW), the SWIC Cluster plan and the importance of Industrial Hubs by Ben Burggraaf, CEO of NZIW and Tony Parton, Managing Director of CR Plus.      11.20am: Keynote … Continued

How a new Industrial Hub will drive south Wales towards its net zero targets 

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What is an Industrial Hub? Industrial Hubs serve as linchpins of industrial collaboration — creating cohesive networks that combine efforts to share resources, clean energy and infrastructure — for a greener future. Indeed, Industrial Hubs are essential cogs in the wheel of Wales’ transition to net zero. You can read more about them here. Industrial Hubs … Continued

Diwydiant Sero Net Cymru yn ennill cais i ddefnyddio hyd at £7.5m o gyllid grant Innovate UK i gefnogi diwydiannau De-orllewin Cymru i ddatgarboneiddio

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Mae Diwydiant Sero Net Cymru (NZIW) wedi llwyddo i ddatgloi £7.5m o gyllid Llywodraeth y DU i gefnogi busnesau bach a chanolig o Dde-orllewin Cymru, wrth iddynt ymgymryd â mentrau datgarboneiddio a cheisio cymryd rhan yn niwydiant sero net y rhanbarthau. Mae’r cyllid gan Innovate UK – a sicrhawyd drwy ennill cystadleuaeth Swyddfa Rheoli Clwstwr … Continued