Net Zero Industry Wales

Hello, croeso 👋 We’re Net Zero Industry Wales | Sero Net Diwydiant Cymru — here to empower your business to build a greener future.     So, what can you expect to find on our LinkedIn page? 👀   ⚡ News and views on the progress of Welsh industry’s journey towards net zero   💰 Potential investment opportunities     🗓 Events and dates for your calendar  🤝 A space for your business or organisation to collaborate and share.     Tag a colleague or peer to invite them to the community 👇   #NetZeroIndustryWales #NetZero #LowCarbon #Industry #Wales 

Croeso to Wales’ industrial heritage — a chance to celebrate Welsh industry and its journey to net zero 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Did you know Wales is home to many industrial firsts? Wales was the first country to... ⚡ Produce electricity with a hydrogen fuel cell – all the way back in the 1840s 🌊 Undertake offshore hydrogen production trials in the UK — thanks to ERM and its Dolphyn Hydrogen process 🌍 Implement the world-first Wellbeing of Future Generations Act — to improve our social, cultural, environmental and economic well-being ⚙️ Patent the first design for a ball bearing 💨Launch the UK's first cooperatively owned wind farm — Graig Fatha 🪙 Wales is also the location of the The Royal Mint — the original manufacturer of UK coins for 1,100 years. Did you know you can go visit their site as a tourist? There are lots of ‘hwyl’ moments to enjoy and we are proud to be supporting Visit Wales Industry / Diwydiant Croeso Cymru on its campaign to celebrate all our nation has to offer. Let’s make 2025 the year that we celebrate Wales’ truly inspiring industrial history and heritage. Know any industrial facts we might have missed out? Comment below 👇

NEW PODCAST 🎙️ 🚨 AVAILABLE NOW 🚨 Net Zero Industry Wales recently announced the launch of its new podcast series produced in collaboration with Business News Wales. The series aims to amplify the organisation's mission of positioning Wales as the country of choice for production of sustainable goods and services and looks to inspire both public bodies and private industries across Wales to consider the wide-reaching impacts of their actions. Available to listeners NOW the inaugural episode features Ben Burggraaf, CEO of Net Zero Industry Wales, and Chris Williams, Head of Industrial Decarbonisation at Industry Visit Wales / Diwydiant Croeso Cymru who delve into the historical evolution of Wales’ industrial economy, its challenges in the post-coal era, and the emerging opportunities in industrial decarbonisation and renewable energy. Find out more HERE 👇 https://lnkd.in/dkdweSih #NZIW #Podcast #GreenEconomy #IndustryWales #Decarbonisation #RenewableEnergy

Say hello to our English and Welsh net zero glossary 💻⚡ We realised there were plenty of well-used terms in the net zero space that didn’t have easily accessible Welsh and English language equivalents — so we’ve worked with Afallen to develop an A to Z directory for our website where you can look them up. We hope this brand-new resource will help Welsh speakers and learners alike to navigate their journeys to net zero, yn y Gymraeg 💡 Mwynhewch! Check it out here or tag a connection who may be interested ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dVUg-KJ6

The countdown to #EmpowerCymru 2025 is on — and bookings are officially LIVE! 📅 Date: Monday 10 March 2025, 9:30am – 4:15pm  📍 Location: Techniquest — Cardiff Bay’s science discovery centre Collaboration is key to achieving a net zero #Wales – so this year we’ll be focusing on being a forum for problem solving, with group discussions and interactive sessions designed to develop solutions to the challenges being faced in Welsh industry 💪 #EmpowerCymru is also being supported by some of the leading names in the net zero space! Keep your eyes peeled for sponsor announcements and programme details coming next week 👀 Tag a connection who might be interested or toregister for the event and secure your seat ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ePa8PJSw

📢Reminder — it’s not long until the NEWID Cluster Plan launch event! 📆Thursday 6th February at 10:00am We’ll be taking over AMRC Cymru to give you an introduction to the creation of the North East Wales Industrial Decarbonisation Cluster 🏭⚡ Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet other like-minded businesses — and be a part of developing a clean energy plan for the region. Email j.callaghan@bangor.ac.uk to reserve your spot or tag a connection who might be interested 👇

📢 Calling all hydrogen enthusiasts! If you're interested in learning more about the exciting potential of hydrogen and its role in achieving net zero — look no further than the new webinar series from GW-SHIFT 💡 They will be hosting a free online series, designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding, and connections you need to thrive in the hydrogen sector. Join Tim Mays from the University of Bath to delve into the potential of hydrogen and its carriers. This session is a chance to discover new opportunities and gain valuable insights into this critical clean energy source ⚡ Register here ➡️  https://ow.ly/CN0U50UIoqZ

It's important for the Industrial Clusters to work towards addressing the skills shortage and promoting available career opportunities. Pembroke, in particular, is the location of a significant percentage of the ECI workforce in Wales - which means it is vital to engage future generations and build a diverse workforce that can fuel the clean energy transition across the nation.

In our latest blog post, #NZIW CEO and combustion expert Ben Burggraaf addresses this question, whilst also… 💭 Debunking common myths 🦺 Explaining the robust safety protocols in place ⚡ Exploring the role hydrogen will play in achieving Wales’ Net Zero goals For more info check out our Q&A or read the full blog post below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eifBSgXm

Are you a South Wales-based business looking to explore sustainable business development, circular economy principles and opportunities for innovation and growth? CEIC Wales is hosting a range of sessions which will help you to: ✅Understand the basics of clean growth, carbon emissions and circular strategies ✅ Provide an opportunity to network with other businesses ✅ Develop carbon reduction plans Hear what our CEO Ben Burggraaf had to say after completing a similar course: https: https://lnkd.in/eE9Ai4N3 Register here ➡️https://lnkd.in/engeAn-h