Net Zero Academy Partnerships

Collaboration and working alongside other businesses is fundamental to reaching Net Zero. We work in partnership with a variety of businesses, Industry Specialists, and Respected Trade Associations.

ARPAS-UK

The Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems UK (ARPAS-UK) is a Non-Profit Trade Association, they are the Collective Voice for the UK drone Industry. Their objective is to collectively achieve the benefits of using drones for the UK economy and wider society.

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BAFSA

The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) is the UK’s leading professional trade association for the fire sprinkler industry.
BAFSA’s members install more than 85% of the sprinkler and water mist installations in the UK and include a significant majority of third-party certified sprinkler installers as well as manufacturers; suppliers; contractors; insurers; the fire and rescue services and others with an interest in the field.
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BESA

BESA is a trade body and membership organisation that provide a wide range of support services from training courses and advice to sharing best practice and opportunities to network and secure new business.
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Black Mountains college

Black Mountains College (BMC) is a brand-new college in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales, who aim to create a future where nature and humans thrive. BMC focuses on the challenge of how to build a fair and just society within safe planetary boundaries.
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BPEC

BPEC is a specialised provider of industry recognised qualifications, assessments, training courses and learning materials. They are a leader in skills development, providing services to colleges, private training centres, employers and learners across the plumbing, heating, gas and wider energy sector.
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BWF

The British Woodworking Federation is the trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK. They have over 500 members drawn from manufacturers, distributors and installers of timber doors, windows, conservatories, staircases, furniture, all forms of bespoke, interior and architectural joinery as well as suppliers to the industry. The woodworking sector as a whole is a £3.8 billion industry operating at the heart of UK manufacturing.
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CHIC

CHIC is a collaborative, not for profit, member owned and governed consortium that delivers compliant procurement solutions and commercial support to their members in partnership with the supply chain. They secure savings for their members and are committed to the delivery of improved environmental outcomes and added social value through all that they do. Their registered Charity CHIP ensures that social value dividends are delivered as a direct result of CHIC’s procurement activities.
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Core Learning

Core Learning are at the forefront of eLearning supply for over 15 years, they provide a single point of access to over 2000 courses from 50+ leading publishers. They combine this breadth and depth of content with flexible purchase options to meet the diverse needs of eLearning buyers.
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Creative Difference Training

Creative Difference Training is an organisational development and learning company that offers an extensive range of training workshops and development activities which focus around Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and Leadership and Management development opportunities.
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ECA

ECA represents organisations which design, install and integrate engineering services. At present, there are approaching 3000 ECA member organisations, with a combined industry turnover in excess of £6 billion annually. ECA has been a driving force in the electrotechnical and engineering services industry since its formation in 1901, and continues to work on improving standards, supporting the industry and creating a sustainable business environment. We and our members are actively involved with Welsh Government, Qualifications Wales, education providers and many others in developing the workforce essential to the safe and efficient installation of green and smart energy systems across Wales. Electricians’ and electrical contractors’ centrality to the Net Zero transformation of Wales is recognised both in Welsh Government’s Net Zero Skills Action Plan and ECA’s own Leading the Charge campaign.
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E-Careers

E-Careers is an EdTech institution that provides industry recognised courses and up-skilling solutions to individuals and organisations.
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ECITB

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is the employer-led skills, standards and qualifications body for the development of the engineering construction workforce of Great Britain. An arms-length body of the UK Government, the ECITB reports to the Department for Education.
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Elmhurst Energy

Elmhurst are the UK’s largest independent provider of energy assessment, retrofit and property professional training, software and accreditation.
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The FIS

FIS is the not for profit representative body for the £10 billion finishes and interiors sector in the UK. The organisation exists to support their members, improve safety, minimise risk, enhance productivity and drive innovation in the sector.
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Growing Mid Wales

Growing Mid Wales is a regional partnership and engagement arrangement between the private and public sectors, and with Welsh Government. The partnership seeks to represent the region’s interests and priorities for improvements to the local economy.
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Homes as Power stations

The Homes as Power Stations project aims to prove the concept in the public sector at a relatively small scale with the intention of then scaling up activity in other sectors across the Swansea Bay City Region.
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Installation Assurance Authority

The Installation Assurance Authority (IAA) is the technical authority and industry body that provides a quality assurance framework under a single compliance platform. Their framework gives homeowners, key stakeholders and funders the confidence that insulation work is carried out to the highest standards and subject to a level of rigor and surveillance which helps ensure it is done ‘Right First Time’.
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MCS

Working with industry, MCS defines, maintains, and improves quality by certifying low-carbon energy technologies and contractors – including heat pumps, solar, biomass, wind and battery storage. MCS aims to decarbonise heat and power in the UK’s homes by providing confidence in home-grown energy.
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MOBIE

MOBIE promotes the importance of Homes, Education, Innovation, and Inspiration to drive their ambition for better standards of living.
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Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council consists of more than 6,500 people including 64 councillors representing 42 wards, all working together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
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Net Ret Group LTD

NetRet Group provide the training, certification and support needed for the housing sector, contractors, individuals, and self-employed across the UK to deliver energy saving works to homes.
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Offsite Alliance

The Offsite Alliance is a dynamic and innovative organisation at the forefront of promoting and advancing the construction industry. With a mission to drive sustainable and efficient building practices, the Offsite Alliance brings together a diverse group of industry professionals, stakeholders, and thought leaders to accelerate the adoption and growth of offsite construction methods.
They serve as a collaborative platform that facilitates knowledge sharing, fosters industry partnerships, and advocates for policy reforms to overcome barriers and increase the potential to drive a more sustainable, transparent and resilient construction sector.
By leveraging the collective expertise of their members, they aim to revolutionise the way they think, procure design, deliver and maintain their buildings.
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Powys County Council

Powys County Council (PCC) is the local authority for Powys, one of the administrative areas of Wales. PCC provide hundreds of services to nearly 60,000 households, all to serve the people, communities and businesses of Powys County.
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Robert Price

Robert Price is the largest independent builders’ merchants in South East Wales and is a family-run, local business with 28 branches in the group.
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RWE

RWE is a trusted partner for electricity generation, building storage systems and energy trading. They are a leading supplier of renewables worldwide, with wind farms, solar power, and battery storage facilities in many countries.
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Solar Energy UK

Solar Energy UK represents over 350+ member companies operating in the UK energy sector and beyond. Solar energy’s exceptional synergies with energy storage, electric vehicles and smart grids means the industry works on the frontline of technology and system change to deliver net zero carbon emissions.
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Supply Chain Sustainability School

The Supply Chain Sustainability School is an award-winning industry wide collaboration that provides access to training in a wealth of different areas including: Sustainability, Digital, FIR, Lean Construction, Management, Offsite, People and Procurement.
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Trustmark

TrustMark is the only UK Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for home improvements carried out in and around the home.
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Welsh Government

The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales. Led by the First Minister, it works across devolved areas that include key areas of public life such as health, education and the environment.
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Zero

ZERO is building a global community that raises awareness, shares knowledge and empowers its members to meet our vision of a zero carbon construction industry.
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