Salix will once again be holding Regional Meetings in Autumn 2019. 

These annual meetings are an opportunity for current and prospective clients from Local Government organisations to network and share knowledge, expertise and experience in delivering energy efficiency projects.

Content will include discussions around emerging energy efficiency technologies, the impact of the Public Sector on mitigating climate change, as well as updates from Salix on its funding models.

Sam Boot is the ESS Energy and Carbon Manager and has been managing the Newcastle University Recycling Fund for the last year after running Salix projects for the University in a previous role. Below he tells us more about his role at the University and his work on the recycling fund, energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

The Scottish Funding Council (SFC), supported by Salix Finance, is launching a £19m programme aimed at boosting investment in energy efficiency across Scotland’s higher education institutions. The programme will provide accessible support and finance for carbon reduction throughout the sector and build capacity for funding in additional years, to benefit both students and staff.

The seminar, which will explore the policy surrounding climate change alongside practical issues that councils can look to adopt change, is taking place on 12^th July 2019 at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool.

The conference will see delegates from across the UK attending specialist discussions about new innovative approaches to tackling climate change including:

Salix is pleased to announce being awarded Highly Commended in the Company of the Year category at the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2019. The awards ceremony took place this week, where over 500 executives, politicians, investors, entrepreneurs, and campaigners from across the green economy gathered in London for the ninth annual BusinessGreen Leaders Awards.

To date, Salix Finance has supported the Scottish public sector to invest over £63 million in energy efficiency projects which are forecasted to have saved the public sector more than £10 million a year. These projects are contributing towards the Scottish Governments carbon reduction targets as well as improving and modernising facilities for the public.

The HFMA West Midlands conference is taking place on the 13^th June 2019 at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham and will bring together over 300 delegates from across the industry to share learning with colleagues and explore a range of potential solutions for NHS organisations.

A number of workshops will be held in addition to several presentations from industry experts including;

The ILP Professional Lighting Summit is taking place on the 12^th and 13^th of June 2019 at the Life Science Centre in Newcastle and will bring together hundreds of lighting professionals from across the industry to share best practice and further the development of all professions in the sector. 

The conference will look to deliver in-depth insights and updates on vital strategic issues, showcase key suppliers and give delegates access to exclusive CPD papers and workshops.

The Carbon Trust and Salix Finance are working in partnership to relaunch the Public Sector Network to support information circulation and facilitate conversations around the topic of climate change action.

Oxford City Council opened their Recycling Fund in 2008. This same year the Council also began implementing its first ambitious Carbon Management Plan to tackle environmentally damaging carbon emissions across the city.  The Council is now working on its third Carbon Management Plan (2017-2022) and on track to delivering a 5% per year CO2 reduction across its estate and operations through a range of carbon reduction measures.