The University Carbon Reduction Fund (UCRF) was launched by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) in August 2017. Managed by Salix Finance, the programme aims to boost investment in energy efficiency across Scotland’s higher education institutions in order to generate a significant reduction in carbon emissions across the sector. Salix Finance provides interest-free funding to the public sector in England, Scotland and Wales, to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills. 

Salix will once again be holding Regional Meetings across England 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 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.

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.

Salix are delighted to be supporting and sponsoring the Sustainability Champion of the Year category at the Green Gown Awards 2019.