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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) has successfully unlocked £7.5m in UK Government funding to support SMEs from South West Wales as they undertake decarbonisation initiatives and look to participate in the regions’ net zero industry. The Innovate UK funding — secured by winning the Launchpad Cluster Management Office competition — allows NZIW to lead the … Continued
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. Industries can establish Industrial Hubs by delving into collaborative, geographically localised projects to … Continued
Six innovative Welsh organisations have just secured a share of more than £2 million in funding from Innovate UK,[HW1] propelling their efforts in driving net zero innovation across South West Wales. This is all part of the Net Zero Industry Launchpad for South West Wales, a programme developed by Innovate UK, the national innovation agency, … Continued
On Monday (11 March), Net Zero Industry Wales hosted its first EmpowerCymru event — a conference which brought together industry leaders, experts and key public sector officials alongside more than 160 attendees, for a day of discussion around Wales’ journey to net zero. A collection of images from the conference can be accessed here. Here … Continued
We are excited to share with you our expert speakers and panellists for EmpowerCymru… 10am: Registration 10.30am: Welcome 10.45am: EY introduction from Rohan Malik, UK&I Managing Partner – Government & Infrastructure followed by introduction to Net Zero Industry Wales from CEO, Ben Burggraaf 11am: Keynote 1 — Tom Glover, RWE UK Country Chair 11.30am: Keynote … Continued
We are looking forward to welcoming you to #EmpowerCymru — a first of its kind event supporting Wales on its journey to net zero. Please find below a list of important information to consider ahead of the event. If you have any questions, please get in touch via NZIW@equinox.wales. 📅 Date and Time: Monday 11 … Continued
Net Zero Industry Wales presents EmpowerCymru — an inspiring one-day event, that brings together industries, investors, public sector organisations and thought-leaders to discuss experiences and strategies to support Wales’ journey to net zero. The event, which will take place on Monday 11 March between 10am and 4pm at Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel, will be split into … Continued