Green Business Programme Podcast
Learn more about climate change, sustainability and renewable energy from our podcast channel. Every month we publish a new episode discussing topics relevant to our network and community. If there are any topics you would be interested in hearing more about please let us know by emailing business@coventry.gov.uk.
Latest Podcast: Energy Experts Discussion: Reflection, Reporting and Real Trends
In the latest podcast episode, Jonathan Howl from the Business Energy Advice Services Programme is joined by sustainability expert Sarah Wilkes to reflect on two years of supporting businesses across Coventry and Warwickshire in reducing their energy costs and carbon footprints. Together, they break down the process of a free energy audit - what to expect, how it works, and how it feeds into tailored energy reports with practical, actionable recommendations.
They share their insights on:
- The most common inefficiencies spotted on-site
- What’s changed in energy usage trends post-Ukraine energy crisis
- The growing move toward electrification and off-grid solutions
- How carbon reporting is now a competitive advantage
- Tangible examples of businesses that have made long-term sustainability improvements with fast returns on investment
Past episodes
28. Scope 3 Emissions: Decarbonising the Supply Chain
27. Everything you need to know about B-Corp Certification
26. From Tradition to Sustainability: Decarbonising a Legacy Business
25. Renewable energy in the hospitality sector - can the nightlife industry switch to solar power?
24. Cutting Costs and Growing Profits through Circular Economy
23. Reduce your business energy bills: expert tips for significant savings
22. Sky's the Limit: Revolutionising Business with Drone Technology
21. Can we extract water from air?
20. Green health horizons: Pathways to net zero
19. Can mining be green in the UK?
18. Sustainable Sips and Green Bites
17. Sustainability Simplified: A Guide for West Midlands and Warwickshire Businesses
16. Birmingham's Sustainability Trailblazers: Central Mailing Services
15. Certified Sustainability: Inside Datagraphic's ISO & B Corp Journey
14. Strategic Decarbonisation: Transforming carbon reduction into a competitive advantage
13. How can the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme help my business?
11. Net Zero for businesses: How to cut emissions, costs, and stay ahead of the curve?
10. Carbon Accounting for Businesses
9. Coventry & Warwickshire SMEs saved thousands of pounds on energy bills in 2022
8. Learn how to protect Coventry & Warwickshire’s biodiversity
7. Coventry's Climate Change Board
6. This podcast could help you reduce your energy bills by 85%
5. Coventry's transport journey from the Motor City to the Greenest City
4. Heat pumps: powering up the decarbonisation
3. Coventry's Urban Air Port: A zero carbon airport for drones and flying taxis
2. Energy rising prices – can solar panels be a solution in the UK?
1. Can the Green Business Programme really lower the cost of energy bills for SMEs?
