Midlands businesses invited to sustainability event with NatWest

The free-to-attend webinar is part of NatWest’s education programme to provide practical support and guidance for business. The webinar will share insight into the fast-growing net zero opportunities across the built environment and follows the recent provision of retrofit training classes for the UK construction industry.

The session will offer commentary from industry experts, including Michael Gallagher, Director of Environment and Sustainability at Midlands Net Zero Hub, Carl Yale, Regional Refurbishment Director and Matt Hickman, Refurbishment Partnerships Director, Lovell Partnerships. Speakers will highlight the significant opportunities available in the Midlands by demonstrating key policy and sector standards creating the need for change, as well as outlining key pipelines of work in net zero built environment in the region.

The sessions will also help local businesses understand the change happening in their region around net zero, how businesses and pipelines of work are reacting to this and what these opportunities mean for them.

Laura Capper, Head of Manufacturing & Construction at NatWest Group said: “As a key supporter of UK business, NatWest aims to back proactive and ambitious businesses that are committed to developing their environmental credentials and achieving growth goals alongside making meaningful differences for customers and communities alike.

“We are launching this session to help businesses in the Midlands take advantage of the changes impacting the local landscape. Sustainability is becoming an essential part of everyday business, and we want to help leaders to understand and embrace the opportunities presented."

Launched in 2012, the Supply Chain Sustainability School is a free virtual learning platform around sustainability, with the aim to upskill those working within, or aspiring to work within, the built environment sector.

Holly Hansen-Maughan, Sector Manager for Retrofit and Future Workforce at SCSS, said: “The transition to a net zero built environment is a significant challenge. However, it is also a massive opportunity for businesses across the country. That is why it is so important businesses understand the opportunities being taken, and created, in their regions”

Matt Hickman, Refurbishment Partnerships Director, Lovell Partnerships said: “As we rise to the net zero challenge, and with retrofit and new build funding in the Midlands running in to the (£)Billions, I’m looking forward to sharing opportunities across the supply chain as we expand our partnerships to deliver sustainable projects at scale.”

The webinar will take place on 12th November at 12-1pm. Businesses interested in attending can register through the following link here.