Climate change is possibly one of the most serious environmental threats facing the world today. Global temperature increase is likely to trigger serious consequences for humanity and other life forms. The Council has a major role to play in not only setting an example for others to follow but mobilising all that live and work in the city to embrace the challenges that climate change and delivering a sustainable future presents us. This is not seen as a threat but more as an opportunity. We have the opportunity to position ourselves as a leading city in a global market.

Climate change

The United Nations[1] [#_ftn1] defines climate change as the long-term changes in average temperature and shift in our weather patterns. We know that some of these may be naturally occurring, but we are now certain[2] [#_ftn2] that human activity has been the largest contributor to climate change. Activities like driving cars fuelled by fossil fuels and cutting down forests release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere which warm our plant and cause[3] [#_ftn3] climate change.  

Greenhouse gases

  • Gases that trap solar energy and warm the earth’s atmosphere are referred to as greenhouse gases. At normal levels these gases keep the earth warm enough to be habitable.
  • An increase in these gases, mainly from human sources, is causing the earth to heat up, causing global warming. The main gases are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone.
  • Carbon dioxide is the most talked about because it is produced in high levels. Other greenhouse gases, such as methane[4] [#_ftn4], have the potential to be more harmful but are produced in lower quantities.

The IPCC and the Paris Agreement

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) [https://www.ipcc.ch/] s an intergovernmental body of the United Nations is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations with the aim to provide governments at all levels with scientific information that they can use to develop climate policies. In 2015, the Paris Agreement was adopted, with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C and preferably 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels. This legally binding international treaty was adopted by 196 Parties at COP 21 in Paris.

This target of a 1.5°C average global temperature rise has been set by the IPCC to reduce challenging impacts on ecosystems, human health and well-being. However, we are on a pathway to global warming of more than double the 1.5-degree limit[5] [#_ftn5]. But what difference does this 0.5°C really make?

Here are a few facts that showcase the difference between a 1.5°C and 2°C world:

  • Temperature – at 1.5 °C about 14% of the earth’s population will experience severe heatwaves at least once every 5 years, at 2°C this is 37%.
  • Droughts – global warming of 1.5°C, compared to 2°C, could reduce the number of people in urban areas exposed to severe drought by as much as 61 million.
  • Biodiversity – at 1.5°C warming 6% of insects, 8% of plants and 4% of vertebrates will see their climatically determined habitat range reduced by more than a half; at 2°C this jumps to 18%, 16% and 8% respectively.
  • Poverty - limiting global warming to 1.5°C, compared with 2°C, could reduce the number of people both exposed to climate-related risks and susceptible to poverty by up to several hundred million by 2050.

Sources: NASA [https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2865/a-degree-of-concern-why-global-temperatures-matter/] and IPPC [https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/]

The IPCC releases periodic reports [http://www.ipcc.ch/reports/] about knowledge on climate change, its causes, potential impacts and response options.

Net zero

The UK committed to a net-zero greenhouse gas target in 2019, seeking to achieve 100% reduction relative to 1990 levels by 2050.

But what does this actually mean?

  • Zero carbon: Requires reducing all emissions to zero – if no emissions are emitted at all, we would be zero carbon.
  • Net zero carbon: Seeks to achieve a balance by reducing existing emissions as far as possible and then removing any remaining emissions, for example, carbon capture and storage. Therefore, the more activity we do to reduce emissions the less we need to remove to achieve net zero. The calculations for the net reductions are difficult to assess and are usually inaccurate often overestimating the effect.

Why net-zero and not carbon neutral?

Carbon neutral does not require a commitment to reduce overall emissions. The emissions are balanced by removing an equivalent amount from the atmosphere but the overall emissions might still be increasing. Net zero seeks to reduce emissions as far as possible with only those that cannot be reduced being removed by other means.

Climate change in Coventry

As climate change is a global phenomenon, sometimes it's hard to conceptualise what this might mean for us in our everyday lives. So here are a few impacts of climate change on our city:

  • Heat - As an urban area, Coventry city will be more vulnerable to the impacts of severe heatwaves, caused by the warming effect of buildings. This increases the risk of heat related illnesses[6] [#_ftn6]. To reduce this risk, we will need to consider how we plan our buildings, keep them cool and provide shade in the city.
  • Pollution – Pollution and climate change are deeply intertwined, and both have impacts on human health[7] [#_ftn7]. Measures will need to take the impact of heatwaves into consideration to ensure we maintain our progress on improving air quality. 
  • Water floods/droughts – Risks from drought will be greater in urban areas where demand for water is already high, impacting our domestic water supplies, food security and industry which relies on water. Flood risk may also increase due to more extreme weather events, this creates the risk of flash flooding in areas of Coventry which lack natural drainage. We must work with partners on water saving and management measures and plan for how we can integrate drainage and flood management measures in the city.
  • Biodiversity – Coventry has many parks and green spaces supporting a variety of habitats including the Coombe Pool (Site of Special Scientific Interest). Any achievements we make in biodiversity growth are under threat from global warming and we will need to work harder to maintain suitable habitats. The survival of some species will rely on the ability for local plants and wildlife to be able to migrate to locations with the climatic conditions to which they are adapted. The Forestry Commission recommend that seeds from trees 2 degrees south of Coventry are better adapted to the climate that the city is most likely to experience in future[8] [#_ftn8].
  • Poverty – Coventry became a Marmot City[9] [#_ftn9] in 2013 and champions the approach of working with partners to reduce health and wellbeing inequalities across the City. The effects of climate change, including heatwaves, pollution, cost of fuel and access to good food, will impact health and wellbeing and threaten to push more people into poverty. We will need to work harder to develop approaches which address inequalities and tackle poverty. For example, development of new jobs/education/training in sustainable/green manufacturing roles and ensuring people can connect to these jobs using smart mobility models e.g. active travel, Electric buses.

Target setting to reduce emissions

  • The EU has set ambitions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030[10] [#_ftn10]. This target was adopted by the Covenant of Mayors which Coventry City Council was a signatory of in 2008[11] [#_ftn11].
  • On a local level, the Manchester Tyndall Centre produced Carbon Budget Reports presenting recommended climate commitments for UK local authorities. In Coventry, the analysis proposes reaching zero or near zero carbon by 2042 to make a fair contribution to the Paris Agreement[12] [#_ftn12].
  • In the West Midlands, WMCA, of which Coventry is a member, has proposed reaching Net Zero by 2041[13] [#_ftn13].
  • Coventry City Council is developing a routemap to inform our target commitments and develop an achievable pathway to net zero in keeping with national and international recommendations.

Sources

Coventry's carbon footprint

A carbon footprint is the measure of the total greenhouse gas emissions (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent) for which an individual or organisation or community is responsible.

What is Coventry's carbon footprint?

Coventry's carbon dioxide emissions, based upon fossil fuel and electricity consumption by business, public sector, domestic housing and road transport are reported each year by the Government [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-local-authority-and-regional-carbon-dioxide-emissions-national-statistics].

A graphs showing Coventry annual city emissions (ktCO2e) between 2005 and 2019.
Coventry annual city emissions (ktCO2e) 2005 - 2019

What are Coventry's carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets?

The Climate Change Strategy, published in 2012, set a target to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 27.5% by the year 2020 when compared to 2005 levels.

The published figures demonstrate that Coventry met this target in 2014 and is continuing to reduce. 

In 2005, the carbon footprint baseline year, the city emitted just over two million tonnes of carbon dioxide. The latest figures (2018) from Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) show that the city emitted 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. A reduction of 39% since 2005. This is equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions for each Coventry resident falling from 6.9 tonnes to 3.8 tonnes.

Coventry City Council's carbon footprint

The carbon footprint measures carbon emissions that are under the Council's direct control. These include carbon emissions from Council buildings, fleet vehicles, business travel, street lighting and emissions from outsourced services. 

In 2008/09 our footprint was measured at around 35,000 tonnes. 

Our carbon footprint report

The Council began monitoring the carbon footprint of its operations in 2008 and set a target to reduce CO2 emissions by 35% by 2020. We achieved this target in 2015/16, and are now in development of a new, more ambitious Climate Change Strategy.

The Council's carbon footprint currently measures approximately 16,332 tonnes CO2e. Further details about the Council's carbon footprint are given in the latest annual reports. [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/5663/greenhouse-gas-report]

Coventry City Council's annual GHG emissions

Making it happen

Coventry has always been a city with big ambitions. Since hitting the last emission target six years early, we have continued to develop a strong track record in delivering projects and in our ambitions to lower carbon emissions and become a more sustainable City. This document highlights the progress made in key sectors.

Business and industry

UK Battery Industrialization Centre (UKBIC)

The City Council played an instrumental role in securing funding for and the delivery of the UK Battery Industrialization Centre (UKBIC). Opened in July 2021, this open access research facility supports the transition of the UK to become a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of batteries, initially for vehicle electrification, but with potential wider applications.

Business support programmes 

We have delivered four important business support programmes:

1. ERDF Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme

Climate change logos

The Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme supports SMEs based in Coventry and Warwickshire to save money on energy, waste and water bills and maximise low carbon opportunities. Funded through European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), since the first phase of the Programme, the following outputs have been achieved:

  • 288 business assists
  • Led to 13,559 tonnes CO2e saving per year
  • Over £2.67 million grant claimed by SMEs

2. Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Network

Also funded through European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Green Business network allows businesses to come together at events, share ideas and information through webinars and e-newsletters, and mobilises them to act against climate change.
The network has around 1,385 members, including organisations from large manufacturing or service businesses to SMEs based in Coventry and Warwickshire.

3. ERDF Coventry and Warwickshire Innovation Programme

Tackling climate change

The third scheme funded through European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) supports SMEs to develop innovative products, services or technologies, including low carbon innovation and technologies.

4. Business Sustain
Business Sustain is a team of sustainability consultants based within Coventry City Council providing national businesses of all sizes with environmental management assistance. This offering is funded through client fees for the services provided. The team supports approximately 170 companies with assessment preparation and ongoing compliance to the environmental management standard ISO140001:2015, alongside other bespoke items such as Spill Kit training, Duty of Care or paperwork audits.

Energy

Street lighting - Coventry was the UK's first city with centrally controlled dimming street lighting. 28,700 new Private Finance Initiative (PFI) lighting columns were installed between 2010 and 2015. All lighting columns are targeted downwards to reduce light pollution, and this has provided 38% energy reduction across the city saving just over 5,000 tonnes of carbon since 2012.

Solar Panels on CCC buildings - Coventry City Council and solar partner, Ineco Energy Limited, installed 2.1 MWp of rooftop solar across 41 Coventry City Council public buildings.  Funded through a combination of Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) grants and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant funding, the project saw panels installed on six Coventry schools, Coventry Central Library, a Council office building, Windmill Road Cemetery. And 32 other Coventry City Council public buildings. This ambitious solar programme will generate 1,840 MWh of energy and could save Coventry City Council up to £276,000 annually. Over the lifetime of the projects, this will save the carbon equivalent of planting 9,766 trees.

Tackling climate change

Regional Energy System Operator (RESO) – The Regional Energy System Operator (RESO) Project was set up to investigate the wider advantages of a more localised approach towards whole energy systems. The project was part funded by Innovate UK and completed in 2021.

Due to the changing energy landscape and the transition to net zero, it was seen to be an opportunistic time to reflect and model potential future energy scenarios for Coventry. The modelling showed that a more localised smart energy system could generate a net present value of £720m for the region. This is derived from more local opportunities a market could bring which could help balance the grid, ensuring value is captured and distributed at a local level. This benefits citizen by lowering bills, creating jobs, and generating local economic benefits.

There are a number of key enablers such as local data, collaboration, regulatory change and governance that would unlock the opportunities that a RESO offers. Coventry City Council are now investigating how to apply the RESO insights strategically to support the transition and realise the benefits that RESO has suggested.

Transport

Air One - Coventry City Council partnered with British start-up Urban-Air Port Ltd, to develop Air One, a rapidly deployable Urban-Air Port. The project had the aim to create a zero-emission-mobility ecosystem that will significantly cut congestion and air pollution from passenger and cargo transport. It is estimated that in 2025, drone logistics via UAP will emit 33% less than gradually electrifying middle mile logistics.

Coventry’s Very Light Rail – Working with WMG, Transport for West Midlands and Dudley Council to pioneer the development of a new form of mass transit, which will be affordable and suitable for smaller cities. This includes developing a prototype vehicle and test track.

Electric buses – National Express already operates 10 electric buses on key routes in the city and Coventry has plans to become the first all-electric bus City in the UK, with a further 286 planned by 2025.

On-street electric vehicle chargers - Coventry has one of the largest networks of charging points accessible to the public in the UK, outside London. There are currently 468 available, and this is planned to rise to 623 by July 2022.

Electric vans and taxis – Coventry City Council runs a try-before-you-buy scheme to support local businesses to switch to electric vans and taxis.

Coundon cycleway – The city’s first fully segregated cycleway built according to modern standards is currently under construction. It will connect Coundon to the City Centre, with work also due to begin on a further route between the City Centre and Binley early in 2022

WM Cycle Hire – Partnering with Transport for West Midlands to add more sustainable transport options around the City Centre. The first rental bikes were installed in Coventry in March 2021 in central locations such as War Memorial Park and outside the train station.

Waste and recycling

Energy from Waste – Under Coventry’s existing Waste Management Strategy, waste that cannot be re-used, recycled or composted (residual waste) is incinerated. Around 92% of Coventry’s residual waste is diverted from landfill and instead sent to the Energy from Waste plant. A study by CSWDC [https://www.cswdc.co.uk/] in 2019, highlighted that the plant saved 27,808 tonnes of additional carbon dioxide from being emitted to the atmosphere in 2018.

The Heatline network then supplies any residual heat from the City’s Energy from Waste plant to public buildings including the Council House, Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry Cathedral, 1 Friargate and The Wave. Approximately 8,000 MWh of heat is delivered to these buildings each year with capacity to deliver significantly more. Heatline delivers savings of approximately 1,100 tCO2 per year compared to the emissions that would result from the connected buildings using conventional gas boilers.

Materials Recycling Facility – A new Materials Recycling Facility is set to begin construction near Coventry which will have long term circular economy benefits for the West Midlands. The facility, once operational, will have the capacity to process 175 kilo-tonnes per annum of domestic and commercial recycling, and is expected to save councils around £1.4 million a year.

Tom White Waste partnership – Coventry City Council has a commercial partnership with Tom Whites Waste. They are owned by the Council and adopts a profit-for-purpose which prioritises better waste management for citizens as well as the planet. The partnership allows Coventry to reap direct benefits from more efficient waste management, as well as commercial support on improving recycling practices in the city.

Natural resources and biodiversity

Parks Green Flag Award – We have achieved and maintained the Green Flag Award status in Allesley Park, Cauldon Castle Park, Coombe Abbey Park, Longford Park and the War Memorial Park. The award scheme managed by Keep Britain Tidy recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces.

Radford Brook linear park –The project was part of a WMCA funded scheme to create a linear park from Belgrade Plaza to Naul’s Mill Park. This naturalisation project enabled one of the cities ancient water courses, Radford Brook to flow again for the first time in over a century, creating a wildlife haven and improving water quality in the city.

Policy and partnerships

IEMA membership - In December 2020, Coventry became the first city council to become a corporate member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

CDP Global - The city has been recognised as a global leader on climate action and transparency, in 2020 we achieved a place on the CDP’s Global Cities A- List in recognition of our commitment to tackling climate change. In 2021, our rating fell to a B- and we are working with CDP on the measures we can adopt which take us back to an A rating again.

Funding for low carbon and sustainability projects

Are you looking for funding to help support a project that focuses on climate or environmental sustainability? 

Below is a list of current funding opportunities for organisations and community organisations seeking financial support for environmental and sustainability projects. This page is updated regularly as new funding sources are launched.

The BEIS Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA)

The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) IEEA is supported through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and funds industrial scale demonstrations of novel technologies with the potential to reduce energy consumption, maximise resource efficiency and cut carbon emissions. The third phase of the IEEA is now open for idea submissions . Do you have an energy or resource efficiency technology concept that is ready to be demonstrated in industry? Then BEIS can help you!  

Innovate UK Edge [https://www.innovateukedge.ukri.org/]

Innovate UK EDGE brings a range of services to help ambitious, innovative SMEs scale and grow. They help businesses:

Clean Growth Fund [https://www.cleangrowthfund.com/]

The government has launched a new effort to support green start-up companies across the UK, joint-funding a £40 million venture capital fund to supercharge the development of next-generation clean, low-carbon technologies.

Tree Production Innovation Fund [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-production-innovation-fund]

The Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF) has been designed to encourage the development and adoption of new technologies and ways of working that will enhance the quantity, quality and diversity of tree planting stock available for planting in England. The TPIF is looking to support projects with outputs that will better equip nurseries to supply the trees required for new woodlands and urban planting projects. Applicants will be invited to apply for between £20K and £200K in grant funding to support innovative projects that address one or more of the following challenges identified as barriers to tree nursery production.

Niche Vehicle Feasibility Studies Competition [https://www.nichevehiclenetwork.co.uk/]

Sponsored by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), the Niche Vehicle [https://www.nichevehiclenetwork.co.uk/] Feasibility Studies Competition will provide SMEs and micro companies active in the zero emission niche vehicle technology sector with grant funding of up to £35,000 to undertake desktop research activities aimed at catalysing innovative, zero emission vehicle technologies. Specifically, this year’s Feasibility Studies Competition is looking to fund innovative projects which support the increased uptake of zero emission on-road UK niche vehicles, including innovative charging. 

Plug-In Coventry [https://www.plugincoventry.org/plug-in-coventry]

Driving an electric vehicle into Coventry City centre shouldn’t be a headache – that’s why late last year we unveiled a new ‘park-and-charge’ facility at Salt Lane Car park. As part of the ‘Plug In Coventry’ [https://www.plugincoventry.org/plug-in-coventry] network, the newly installed fast chargers offer everyday EV drivers a secure and reliable place to charge, whether they’re commuting to work, school or simply looking to discover the city centre. Powered by EO Charging, this EV charging destination forms just a small part of the council’s plans to reshape the city’s transport infrastructure and support the shift to electric vehicles. We are actively encouraging Coventry’s businesses to install charging facilities on their premises to not only support the widespread adoption of EVs but also attract customers and generate revenue through this funding scheme.

Carbon13 [https://carbonthirteen.com/]

Carbon13 works with founders [https://carbonthirteen.com/] to build startups that can reduce carbon emissions by millions of tonnes. Each of the 50 founders on the eight-month programme is focused on tackling the biggest challenges of Net Zero and achieving a meaningful impact on emissions. Overall, the initiative will select and support a thousand entrepreneurs over 5 years who will build scalable ventures with the potential to reduce carbon emissions by over 400 million tonnes. The latest cohort has opened for applications.

Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge [https://www.ukri.org/publications/industrial-decarbonisation-challenge-projects-in-industrial-areas/]

This challenge will boost the development of low-carbon technologies to increase the competitiveness of key industrial regions and support the UK’s drive for Clean Growth. The Industrial Decarbonisation programme is funded by £170 million from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund which is expected to be matched by funding of up to £261 million from industry. UK businesses can express an interest in applying for a share of up to £30 million to collaborate on quantum technology development projects.

Cadent Foundation Grants [https://cadentgas.com/cadent-foundation#grants]

Cadent will work with UK charities or groups with charitable purposes to fund projects, up to £100,000 that have a positive impact on people, the environment and communities. The scheme appears to be available indefinitely and has a fairly open criteria as to what is eligible.  

Funding for low carbon industry [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/funding-for-low-carbon-industry#carbon-capture-and-utilisation-demonstration-(ccud)]

Details of funding for low carbon industry including carbon capture, usage and storage programmes. Innovate UK, the Research Councils and BEIS expect to invest around £162 million in industrial research and innovation, including carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS). As part of this commitment, within the Energy Innovation Programme [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-innovation]BEIS expects to invest around £100 million in low carbon industrial innovation to reduce the risks and costs of accelerating the roll-out of low carbon technologies which will enable UK industry to remain competitive.

Severn Trent Community Fund [https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/severn-trent-community-fund/]

Severn Trent is going to be giving away £10million over the next five years to support local projects, charities and community groups in the Severn Trent region. This will be in the areas of: 

  • People: Projects that help people to lead a healthier life and gain new skills
  • Places: Projects that help to create better places to live in and use
  • Environment: Projects that will help look after the natural environment, give people greater access to that environment or help look after water

Veolia Environmental Trust [https://www.veoliatrust.org/funding/]

The Veolia Environmental Trust was established in 1997 under the Landfill Communities Fund.  They support a wide range of community and environmental projects throughout England. The money they use for grants is made available through the Fund. Veolia has supported this initiative by contributing over £82 million since they were established, which to date has been used to award over 2,354 grants to projects.

Groundwork Grant Schemes [https://www.groundwork.org.uk/Pages/Category/groundwork-grant-schemes]

Groundwork's specialist staff have extensive knowledge and experience managing grant schemes from the small funds to multi-million-pound programmes. They can help your organisation design high impact grant schemes and ensure that your funding reaches the right people to create lasting change that benefits communities. 

Community Energy Hub [https://communityenergyengland.org/]

This website provides information about grant funding for community energy projects. The information on the Community Energy Hub website provides links to the main support schemes for community energy, followed by links to online funding guides and general information on grant funds.

Rural Community Energy Fund [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rural-community-energy-fund]

A funding scheme to support rural communities across England wanting to set up renewable energy projects in their area.

The Earthshot Prize [https://earthshotprize.org/]

Prizes will reward progress across all sectors of industry and society, not just technology. The prizes could be awarded to a wide range of individuals, teams or collaborations – scientists, activists, economists, leaders, governments, banks, businesses, cities, and countries – anyone who is making a substantial development or outstanding contribution to solving our environmental challenges.

Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) Wave 6 [https://www.apcuk.co.uk/technology-developer-accelerator-programme/]

The Advanced Propulsion Centre's TDAP is here to help accelerate early-stage transport technology concepts to market. Through TDAP, APC provides £135,000 of combined grant funding, technical support and business mentoring to help start-ups, spin-outs and SME’s bring their innovations to life. There is a strong low carbon element to most projects. The latest wave is now open for applications [https://www.apcuk.co.uk/technology-developer-accelerator-programme/].

Heat Pump Ready Programme [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme/information-about-the-heat-pump-ready-programme]

Heat Pump Ready will support the development of innovative solutions across the heat pump sector and is split into three streams: 

  • Stream 1: solutions for high-density heat pump deployment. Up to £30 million of Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) funding from spring 2022
  • Stream 2: developing tools and technology. Up to £25 million of grant funding for projects to overcome barriers to heat pump deployment, beginning spring 2022
  • Stream 3: trial support and learning. Up to £5 million contract from spring 2022

More information on each of these streams, along with briefing events on each, is available for interested applicants [http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme/information-about-the-heat-pump-ready-programme].

KTN's Innovation Exchange [https://www.ktninnovationexchange.co.uk/]

KTN's Innovation Exchange is a cross sector program supporting innovation transfer by matching industry challenges to innovative companies from other sectors.

KTN iX latest opportunities

KTN-iX provides you with the opportunity to become directly linked to, or collaborate with, key industry stakeholders who are actively seeking the most innovative solutions to help them achieve their full potential. Lots of new challenges have been posted, and several of them are looking for low carbon solutions. Check out the latest batch of opportunities .