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
Wales, alongside a number of other countries, has made commitments to move to a net zero emissions economy. This is in response to climate science showing that in order to halt climate change, carbon emissions have to stop — reducing them is not sufficient. ‘Net zero’ means that any emissions are balanced by absorbing an … Continued
Welsh Government funding to develop your team’s net zero skills In July, the Welsh Government launched its new initiative, the Flexible Skills Programme: Net Zero Skills — to help employers across Wales start or progress their journeys towards net zero. The initiative has been designed to address the growing need for sustainability practices in Welsh … Continued
On 30 January, Net Zero Industry Wales announced a total injection of £1.1 million to develop a new masterplan for decarbonising the North East Wales industrial region. The project will kick-start in 2024 with thanks to £711k in newly awarded funding from Innovate UK which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) — supporting … Continued
The funding from UK Government will drive innovation and business growth in renewable technologies In autumn 2023, the UK Government infused £7.5m into ‘Launchpad: net zero industry, South West Wales’ — a partner project to drive innovation and business growth in renewable technologies in South West Wales. The programme was designed to build on the … Continued
New report makes a strong economic case for UK Gov investment In December 2023 we released a study demonstrating a strong economic case for UK Government investment into CO2 shipping infrastructure in south Wales. The report — which we developed in conjunction with several of our member organisations, incl. RWE, Dragon LNG, Associated British Ports … Continued
A summary of SWIC’s roadmap for hitting net zero in south Wales The South Wales Industrial Cluster (SWIC) is forging a path towards a sustainable, net-zero future, with the aim of creating world-leading industrial cluster that aligns with Wales’ societal needs in 2030, 2040, 2050, and beyond. Encompassing south Wales’ industrial heartlands from Milford Haven … Continued