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Welcome to our Green Business Programme newsletter!
This month we organised a very interesting webinar which discussed solar PV options for businesses. This webinar brought together a panel of local experts who explained how solar PV works, what are the challenges and how to overcome them.
We have also published a new podcast episode and announced the first details our next Green Business event.
So far, in the phase two of the programme (2019 -2023) we have awarded £2,563,384 in grants to local SMEs and we have saved 3,268 tonnes of carbon.
We are currently processing the last claims and unfortunately we can’t accept any new applications.
We have applied for new funding and we are awaiting a decision. We'll let you know about any new funding or support as soon as we have more information.
Please keep up with the latest news by following us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
Stay safe, stay green! 💚
Alex, Bernie, Clare, Jon, Maria, Matt and Sara.
Date: 10 May 2023
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Event type: Face-to-face
Venue: TBC
The first details of our first 2023 face-to-face event have been announced!
The Green Business Networking Breakfast will provide a platform for individuals to connect with others who share their values and drive to make a positive impact on the environment.
This event is an excellent opportunity for professionals to learn, exchange ideas, and establish new connections that can lead to future collaborations.
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Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
 On 29 March we organised a webinar titled “Everything about solar” which was delivered in partnership with Soar Edge, Ineco Energy, Stratford Energy Solutions. The webinar also featured the Solar PV journey of Wickman, a Coventry-based business, who took advantage of the Green Business Programme grants and expertise.
Topics discussed included:
- How to achieve maximum efficiency
- Battery storage solutions
- Challenges and how to overcome them
- Case study
Visit our events page on the website if you missed this session and you would like to watch the recording or if you would like to have another look at the presentations.
Carbon Accounting for Businesses
In this episode, we discuss what carbon accounting is, how businesses can start their net zero journey and overcome the challenges they might face along the way.
In the first part of this episode, we talk to Lara Longhurst, Chief Operations Officer at Hippo Digital. Lara shares with us their journey towards achieving net zero and talks about the support they have received from Coventry University through their Carbon Accounting Programme.
In the second part, we talk to Prof. Carl Perrin, Director of the Centre for Clean Growth and Future Mobility, and Dr Lorena C. Moreira, Engineer and Senior Researcher at the Centre for Manufacturing and Materials, Coventry University.
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Godiva Festival 30 June - 2 July - connect with your audience and community
Music connects us all - like nothing else. One city, one festival - connecting brands, objectives and audiences
As a festival, we’re committed to making sure that sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We want to connect and work with brands who share this commitment.
Whether your business wants to boost its social responsibility, build brand awareness, boost sales, customer loyalty or improve your employee engagement - we can help you achieve your aims.
Godiva Festival - the UK's best value family music festival with an audience of 80,000 has a range of sponsorship packages available.
Sponsorship packages start with the Godiva VIP Club for just £500
- Two Premium Zone tickets
- Two VIP area invitations – drinks reception & networking opportunities
- Brand presence on our website
- PR Activation
Title/ Headline/ Activation sponsorship opportunities are available
There's an option for all budgets.
To find out more email Martin Clarke: martin.clarke@coventry.gov.uk
www.godivafestival.com
Godiva Festival is brought to you by Coventry City Council
 The Council has launched its draft Climate Change Strategy for Coventry and wants to give organisations, businesses and the community an opportunity to tell us what you think about it and how you might be able to support it.
On our Let's talk page you can find out more about the strategy and how you can share your views with us.
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If you have any comments or feedback regarding this newsletter please contact our Marketing Co-ordinator on maria.covlea@coventry.gov.uk or 024 7697 8358.
The Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is delivered by Coventry City Council, Coventry University and Coventry University Enterprises Ltd.
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