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Funded sustainability training – AI, Energy, B Corp, Net Zero and more…

Plymouth University’s Net Zero Exchange and Future is Green will be delivering a programme of high-value sustainability events available to Devon businesses.

Scroll through the following information to find out about:

  • B Changemakers: 8th and 22nd October 2025
  • Plugging in – Connecting People to the Power of Community Renewable Energy: 14th October 2025
  • AI x Sustainability – Business Opportunities and Challenges: 19th November 2025
  • Net Zero and Climate Change – Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises: 1st Dec 2025 or 24th February 2026

B Changemakers: 8th and 22nd October 2025

Ready to become a B Corp or recertify under the new standards? 

Whether you’re just starting your B Corp journey or preparing to recertify under the new requirements, this two-part workshop is designed for you!

In collaboration with LEAP, we’re offering hands-on guidance to help your organisation navigate the latest B Corp process and impact topics (listed below). With “B Corp 2.0” ushering in a new era, this workshop will equip you with the information on how to meet the new minimum requirements and how to prepare for it.?


Plugging in – Connecting People to the Power of Community Renewable Energy: 14th October

Join us for an empowering day, where we’ll explore how community-led renewable energy projects can deliver unparalleled social, environmental, and economic benefits right here in our region.

Delivered in collaboration with Net Zero Hub, this is your opportunity to gain practical insights, connect with others, and explore the growing support and funding available to help bring your rooftop solar ambitions to life – whether you’re already generating or just getting started.


AI x Sustainability – Business Opportunities and Challenges: 19th November 2025

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising how businesses operate, from decision-making and automating processes to customer engagement, but at what cost? Can AI also help us meet the urgent sustainability goals facing our organisations and our planet?

Join us for this interactive panel where experts from business and academia will explore:

  •  How AI is being adopted across industries and what this means for business.
  •  The risks AI poses to sustainable development, from high energy usage to bias and governance challenges.
  •  Opportunities to harness AI as a tool to address complex sustainability problems.
  •  Real-world case studies from business, academia, and public sector innovation.

This free event is open to all, whether you’re a business professional, digital leader, policymaker, sustainability expert, academic, or simply curious about the intersection of AI and sustainability. You’ll also have the chance to network with our expert speakers and share ideas.


Net Zero and Climate Change – Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises: 1st Dec 2025 or 24th February 2026

Net zero, carbon footprint, greenhouse gases, scope 3 emissions. 

Gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate these concepts and find out how you can take positive climate action in a three-hour online workshop offered by the University of Plymouth. Net Zero and Climate Change: Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises guides you through why our climate is changing, what that means for us and our planet, and how we can combat it as individuals and enterprises.

No prior knowledge is required, so whether you are a student, professional, policymaker or simply someone who wants to find out more about why we need to reach net zero carbon emissions, you can register for free.