Green Economy Wales

NEW PHASE 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, the new phase comes just over two years after the not-for-profit body was established in 2022. Read the full article and comments from Ben Burggraaf CEO of NZIW, Sarah Jennings, Executive Director of Communications, Customer and Commercial at Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales & new Chair of the NZIW Board, Michelle T. Davies (née Thomas) here ⬇ Stuart M. Justin Bishop Davis III #Partnerships #Collaboration #Decarbonisation #AppointmentsWales #NZIW https://lnkd.in/e2fK-pe6

NATURE REPORTING CHALLENGE Accountants must understand the concepts, principles, challenges and opportunities of nature-related reporting to engage with boards and management, says the ACCA. The global accountancy body has issued a paper Empowering business: navigating nature-related reporting, designed to assist accountants supporting organisations to undertake nature-related reporting and drive meaningful action to tackle the sustainability-related challenges. #NatureRelatedReporting #Accountancy https://lnkd.in/eMetEMSg

Invest in your business now to save money in the future 💰 The Green Business Loan Scheme, delivered by us with consultancy support provided by Business Wales, directly addresses the barriers facing Welsh businesses in taking steps towards decarbonisation and energy efficiency. If you need support working towards your net zero business goals, start your journey here: https://ow.ly/PMhv50TSp9y #SustainableFinance #GreenBusinessLoan Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru | Ambition North Wales . Co-production Network For Wales . Cynnal Cymru - Sustain Wales . Green Economy Wales

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Cardiff and Vale College’s plans for a state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) at Cardiff Airport have been given the green light. The Vale of Glamorgan Council has approved the college’s planning application for the ATC. Following on from the council’s approval of plans for a new CAVC campus on Barry Waterfront, the news represents a major step forward in the college’s plans for a £100 million investment in education and training in the Vale, which is being delivered through the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. The campus is being designed to be the first Net Zero Carbon in operation Further Education campus in Wales. #TechCentre #NetZeroCarbonCampus #SustainableCommunitiesforLearningProgramme https://lnkd.in/eJuuSE9a

ENERGY SKILLS PASSPORT A new scheme to help workers across the UK’s energy mix, including oil and gas, to find new roles in offshore wind will be launched in January. The Energy Skills Passport is designed to enable workers and employers to easily identify which qualifications and training standards, such as health and safety, are needed for specific roles in offshore wind. It will be launched by RenewableUK and Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), supported by the UK and Scottish Governments. RenewableUK Cymru #EnergySkillsPassport https://lnkd.in/eWGd26s7

TATA STEEL 📰 Tata Steel UK has signed a contract with Tenova to deliver a state-of-the-art electric arc furnace and additional advanced steelmaking equipment for its Port Talbot site. Mr T V Narendran, CEO and MD of Tata Steel Limited said: “Today marks an important milestone in making low-CO₂ steelmaking a reality in Port Talbot as well as reducing the UK’s carbon emissions and supporting our customers with their own carbon reduction targets.” #GreenSteel #Manufacturing #Technology #PortTalbot #Tata https://lnkd.in/edywSeTW

Fantastic to see the news about our green aluminium initiative featuring in Green Economy Wales! https://lnkd.in/eRR_iF9z

CARBON REDUCTION FEASIBILITY FUND Farrall's Group – which employs more than 110 workers at its sites in Deeside, Ashton Hayes, Sandycroft, Telford and Newport – successfully lowered its carbon footprint with support from the Carbon Reduction Feasibility Fund. The Fund is delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise with the backing of Pathway to Carbon Zero and Litegreen Ltd , in collaboration with Flintshire County Council #CarbonReduction #CarbonFootprint #Funding https://buff.ly/3YeyUIy

RECYCLING SCHEME♻️ Keep Wales Tidy has recycled over 700,000kg of ICT equipment and saved over 110,000 items from landfill – equivalent to the weight of more than four houses. The charity runs a collection scheme for companies across South Wales to responsibly and sustainably dispose of any electrical equipment that no longer works or they no longer need. It is run in partnership with A & LH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED in Barry, who collect the unwanted equipment and either recondition or recycle wherever possible. Louise Tambini #Recycling #Recondition #Reuse #Recycle #Repair #ICTEquipment #SouthWales https://lnkd.in/erCRGRqT

CARBON REDUCTION FEASIBILITY FUND Farrall's Group – which employs more than 110 workers at its sites in Deeside, Ashton Hayes, Sandycroft, Telford and Newport – successfully lowered its carbon footprint with support from the Carbon Reduction Feasibility Fund. The Fund is delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise with the backing of Pathway to Carbon Zero and Litegreen Ltd , in collaboration with Flintshire County Council #CarbonReduction #CarbonFootprint #Funding https://buff.ly/3YeyUIy