Business Case Studies: Sustainability in Action
Schedule
Thu Nov 27 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC+00:00Location
Braeside Education Centre | Devizes, EN
About this Event
Hosted by Severn Wye Energy Agency, this unique event will give SMEs valuable insight into the funding, finance options, and expert support designed to accelerate their sustainability journey.
You’ll hear first-hand from a business that’s actively transforming its operations to become greener, more efficient, and future ready. Alongside this, we’ll unpack funded schemes and smart technology solutions that can reduce costs, cut emissions, and future-proof your organisation.
Whether you’re just starting out or already taking action, this event offers the inspiration, connections, and guidance to help you take the next step.
When: Thursday 27th November — Morning event with breakfast provided
Where: Braeside Education Centre, Braeside Bath Rd, Devizes SN10 2AP
What to Expect:
- Real-world insights: A first-hand look at the challenges, successes, and opportunities in embedding sustainability within your business
- Expert advice: Guidance on funded schemes, finance options, and smart technology solutions from sustainability specialists
- Guest presentations:
- Control HQ — Exploring the benefits of smart heating management
- Wiltshire Climate Alliance — Updates and Q&A on local sustainability initiatives
- Networking: Connect with like-minded business leaders and sustainability experts over breakfast
Take part in shaping Wiltshire’s sustainable business future — and discover the tools and support available to help your organisation thrive.
Spaces are limited – reserve your place today and discover practical steps to make your business more sustainable.
Over the last 50 years Braeside Education Centre has gained an excellent reputation for providing tailor-made outdoor learning experiences, conferences and private accommodation for community groups, schools, colleges, and businesses. Their mission is to inspire curiosity, resilience, teamwork and a lifelong love of the outdoors through hands-on, engaging and challenging experiences.
Control HQ is a UK based smart heating system used by 1000's of customers across the UK. They are an award-winning company producing user friendly systems for both commercial and domestic settings from their HQ in Birmingham. By controlling the heating in each individual room and learning the best schedule automatically, the system helps save money and energy whilst keeping everyone comfortable.
Severn Wye Energy Agency is a sustainability charity operating across Wales and the English boarder counties. Founded in 1999, Severn Wye’s vision is of a stable climate with energy for all. Working to provide businesses with impartial, expert advice to help them save energy, reduce carbon and create a more sustainable future.
More about the programmes on offer:
‘Fit for Net Zero’ is supporting SMEs operating within Wiltshire Council’s area, with free, detailed energy efficiency surveys and grants for installed measures. Examples of funded improvements include, more efficient heating systems, insulation, lighting upgrades and renewable energy installation.
You can find out more and apply here: www.severnwye.org.uk/wilts
‘Wiltshire Towns Programme’ is supporting small and micro businesses operating within Retail, Leisure and Hospitality sectors throughout 22 Wiltshire Towns. On offer are free, detailed energy efficiency surveys and an opportunity to apply for grant funding of up to £6,000* towards low-cost energy efficiency measures or improvements.
*subject to eligibility.
You can find out more here: Wiltshire towns small business energy efficiency – Severn Wye
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM
Arrival
🕑: 09:15 AM
Welcome with Severn Wye Energy Agency
🕑: 09:30 AM
Sustainability at Braeside Education Centre - Rupert Tabley
🕑: 09:50 AM
Smart Heating Solutions - Alasdair Woodbridge, Genius Hub
🕑: 10:10 AM
Business Decarbonisation - William Lambert, Wiltshire Climate Alliance
🕑: 10:30 AM
Funding your project - Georgina Saunders, Severn Wye Energy Agency
🕑: 10:45 AM
Final Q&A session
Where is it happening?
Braeside Education Centre, Bath Road, Devizes, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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