Chamber workshop launched to help business strengthen environmental credentials
An upcoming workshop organised by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) will offer SMEs valuable insights on leveraging environmental credentials to gain a competitive advantage in contract bids.
The ‘Environmental accreditations for tendering – Using net zero to win new contracts,’ workshop will equip East Birmingham and North Solihull businesses with strategies to highlight sustainability practices in tendering, now a key factor for buyers. It will take place on Tuesday, 12 November from 10am to 2pm at Chamber HQ.
The workshop is part of the Get Ready 2 Supply programme, which builds on ongoing work to enable more small and medium-sized local businesses and social enterprises to access key procurement opportunities with members of the Birmingham Anchor Network and other large local businesses.
The programme is joint funded by both Birmingham City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and will directly connect East Birmingham and North Solihull businesses to customers and contracts. It is delivered by GBCC and Newable Ltd.
Through the programme, eligible businesses can access one-on-one support with seasoned business advisors and apply for grants of up to £8,000 (terms apply).
Speakers include;
- Beate Pesian, business consultant at Worksmiths
- Alison Philips, consultant and project manager at Kindred CSR
- Jon Wilkins, carbon and energy management consultant at Auditel
- Denise Taylor, managing director at Wylde Connections
- Thomas Randa, manager at Change Kitchen CIC
Key Takeaways of the event include;
- How to access a grant of up to £8000 to help you win new contracts.
- The Growing Importance of Sustainability in Tendering: How environmental performance influences buyer decisions.
- Understanding Net Zero and Other Environmental Accreditations: What they mean, how to achieve them, and why they matter.
- Aligning Your Business with Green Policies: Practical steps to meet sustainability requirements in tenders.
- Incorporating Environmental Credentials into Your Tender: How to communicate your green commitments effectively.
- Leveraging Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage: Differentiating your business through environmental leadership.
Raj Kandola (pictured), GBCC director of external affairs said: “Get Ready 2 Supply exists to help firms in East Birmingham and North Solihull access new contract opportunities with anchor institutions and large buyers across the region who collectively spend billions each year on a wide range of products and services.
“I would encourage SMEs to apply to the programme and unlock new opportunities.’’
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