Aston University - Green Advantage Programme

Kickstart your organisation’s sustainability journey with Aston University’s Green Advantage Programme, now open to businesses across the UK.

Aston University’s Green Advantage Programme is designed to help organisations embed sustainability into their operations and use it as a driver for growth. Through a mix of expert-led workshops, peer group mentoring and one-to-one coaching, you will develop a tailored Sustainability Roadmap for the next 5-10 years.

The programme is open to businesses from any sector and provides a powerful platform to:

• Improve your chances of winning investment and contracts
• Strengthen your sustainability credentials
• Build connections through Aston University’s Sustainable Growth Hub and industry partners
• Gain the clarity and confidence to take meaningful sustainability action

The first session takes place on Wednesday 10 September 2025 in Birmingham, focusing on ‘Welcome & Understanding the Sustainability Transition’. Additional sessions, running through to November, will cover topics such as circular economy, energy efficiency, stakeholder engagement and green technology.

Cost

• Large organisations (250+ employees): £2,950 (2-for-1 offer available)
• SMEs / Third sector: £1,265
• ACG bursary: £499 (eligibility criteria apply – deadline 6 August 2025)

Previous participants have included Mars UK, National Grid, Dudley College, West Midlands Fire Service, and many successful SMEs across multiple industries.