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. 
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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