SENRGy staff driving the development of a green economy
Staff within the (SENRGy) are currently involved in trying to develop the green economy within Wales and Ireland. Itβs a busy time for the Green Innovation Network (GIN), a group made up of Welsh businesses supported by expertise from SENRGy staff, notably Heli Gittins and Nicola Owen. The network is part of the wider (GIFT), funded by the European Regional Development Fund and bringing together academic expertise in ΒιΆΉΝψ, University College Dublin and Waterford Institute of Technology.
The green economy aims to use resources more efficiently, protect nature and enhance communities. The GIN aims to encourage and help companies to βgrow your business greenβ.
Itβs a busy time for the GIN; six welsh businesses have recently returned from Ireland to spread the word about how embracing the green economy has helped their business. The visit also helped to demonstrate the opportunities provided by the GIN, including advice and support, upskilling and networking opportunities for businesses.
On November 20th, ΒιΆΉΝψ will be hosting the Advancing a Green Economy in Wales event to champion the green economy in North Wales and highlight the benefits to businesses and the community. The event will feature presentations form the Green Economy Coalition and the New Economic Foundation. Stuart Bond of the GIN at ΒιΆΉΝψ is sure that βdeveloping a green economy for North Wales can drive significant business investment and create sustainable economic, environmental and social benefitsβ.
The concept of the green economy also forms a key feature of ΒιΆΉΝψβs MBA in Environmental Management, which is approved by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. The aim of this programme is to develop skills in the delivery of economic activities related to environment, green technology and sustainability.
More information on the Green innovation Network can be found at
βΒιΆΉΝψβs Green Innovation Network heading for Irelandβ
Publication date: 16 October 2013