Planet 100: 2026's programme of business events for a greener Salford
As Salford celebrates its centenary, the city is looking forward to bringing a programme of sustainability related events and training that embraces our rich industrial heritage, values our natural capital and champions the future thinkers of the city.
From green skills to green roofs, EVs to E-scooters, mitigation to adaptation, Salford is ready to host this exciting programme of events in 2026. Welcome to the sustainable century - and here’s to shaping the next 100 years together.
Planet 100 has ten key themes of sustainability engagement:
- Energy
- Transport
- Circular economy
- Buildings
- Training and green skills
- Leadership and changemakers
- Procurement and social value
- Nature
- Business support and innovation
- Climate change adaptation
If you have an idea for a business event and need a venue, please get in touch. Similarly, if you think you can host a sustainability-themed webinar or face-to-face training then let’s talk. Please email [email protected] with the following detail:
- Name:
- Organisation:
- Which themes you are interested in delivering?
- What are you offering? (Staff time, training resources, a venue, access to a network, other)
Events
June 2026
Club 51, Salford Innovation Forum Network
- Dates: 1 June
- Venue: Salford Innovation Forum
- Theme: Business Support and Innovation
Every month, we open the doors at 51 Frederick Road, Salford for a morning of networking, knowledge-sharing, and meaningful conversation with fellow business owners across Greater Manchester.
Find out more about Club 51, Salford Innovation Forum Network
Green Economy’s Commercial Sustainability for Leaders and Managers
- Dates: 2 June
- Venue: Manchester M1 1FN
- Theme: Leadership and Changemakers
Practical training to cut costs, reduce risks and strengthen competitiveness for business.
From Waste to Worth
- Dates: 6 June
- Venue: We Invented the Weekend Festival Media City, Salford Quays
- Theme: Circular Economy
As part of We Invented the Weekend, a major cultural festival at MediaCity, this panel brings together leading voices from across the fashion industry to explore how repair, reuse and circular thinking can reshape the way we do business.
Find out more about From Waste to Worth
Carbon Trust's Spotlight on Supply Chains, tackling scope 3 emissions
- Dates: 9 June, 11am to 12pm
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Energy
Director of Transition Strategy Tom Cumberlege is joining this webinar, which will discuss why tackling Scope 3 emissions remains such a challenge, and how a growing number of organisations are pioneering innovative approaches for curbing their supply chain emissions.
Find out more about Spotlight on Supply Chains
Energy Efficiency for Heritage buildings
- Dates: 9 June
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Energy
A practical discussion on improving energy efficiency and cutting carbon in heritage listed buildings and how innovative solutions can help.
Find out more about Energy Efficiency for Heritage buildings
Better Business Breakfast
- Dates: 11 June
- Venue: X+Why Salford, 100 Embankment, Cathedral Approach, M3 7FA
- Theme: Leadership and Changemakers
A room full of people who are serious about doing business better and want to meet others who feel the same way.
Find out more about Better Business Breakfast
Green Careers Open Day
- Dates: 13 June
- Venue: RHS Bridgewater
- Theme: Green Skills
Meet a range of exhibitors to explore a variety of plant-based roles, training and volunteer opportunities Hear talks from a range of guest speakers on their careers and how they got into horticulture Take part in behind-the-scenes tours around RHS Garden Wisley (including our Science and Collections department) or RHS Garden Bridgewater Speak to members of our New Shoots, Qualifications, and School of Horticulture teams to find out about work-based training, RHS Level 2 or 3 qualifications and New Shoots programmes such as Youth Volunteering and Green Skills Programme.
Find out more about Green Careers Open Day
National Emergency Briefing
- Dates: 18 June
- Venue: University of Salford
- Theme: Nature
The National Emergency Briefing, also known as the People’s Emergency Briefing, is the result of leading experts and concerned citizens joining forces to ensure UK decision-makers step up their response to the escalating climate and nature crisis.
Find out more about National Emergency Briefing
Aecom: Securing business in the Net Zero Carbon Economy
- Dates: 23 June
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Innovation and Business Support
To secure the business in the Net Zero carbon economy, organisations must build the right capabilities and robustly demonstrate their own sustainability performance. Delivered by experts from AECOM and the Carbon Trust, this webinar will equip you with practical insights to capture emerging opportunities.
Find out more about Aecom: Securing business in the Net Zero Carbon Economy
July 2026
Northern Sustainability Summit
- Dates: 3 July
- Venue: Manchester Central
- Theme: Leadership and Changemakers
The Northern Sustainability Summit, is back for 2026! It will bring together hundreds of business leaders from all sectors, from those leading on sustainability to those who are in the early stages of their journey.
Find out more about Northern Sustainability Summit
Club 51, Salford Innovation Forum Network
- Dates: 6 July
- Venue: Salford Innovation Forum
- Theme: Business Support and Innovation
Every month, SIF open the doors at 51 Frederick Road, Salford for a morning of networking, knowledge-sharing, and meaningful conversation with fellow business owners across Greater Manchester.
Find out more about Club 51, Salford Innovation Forum Network
Beginner Cycle Training
- Dates: 8 July
- Venue: Media City Piazza, Salford, M50 2BH
- Theme: Transport
Minimum number of participants is usually four and maximum is eight.
Find out more about Beginner Cycle Training
The Human Side of Leadership
- Dates: 9 July
- Venue: Online (Centre for Sustainable Innovation)
- Theme: Leadership and Changemakers
This workshop explores what it means to lead people, not just performance. Focusing on self awareness, emotional intelligence and trust, participants will reflect on how they show up as leaders and the impact this has on others.
Find out more about The Human Side of Leadership
Energy Transition Plans
- Dates: 14 July
- Venue: Online (Business Green)
- Theme: Energy, Business Support and Innovation
This interactive webinar will explore current regulations and guidance surrounding transition plans, changing political and economic drivers, and the interplay between the energy and climate transition. Our expert panel will ask how companies can ensure transition plans become more than box-ticking exercise and genuinely help unlock a range of opportunities.
Find out more about Energy Transition Plans
People Planet Pint
- Dates: 16 July
- Venue: Old Fire Station, Salford Crescent
- Theme: Leadership and Changemakers
No pitches, powerpoints or panels. Just People, Planet, Pint/s.
Find out more about People Planet Pint
BGH Match Networking Event
- Dates: 16 July
- Venue: Old Fire Station, University of Salford
- Theme: Energy and Business Support
Join us for the very special match event where we celebrate Salford's Centenary and also introduce PLANET 100 to the network with energy efficiency advice from Green Economy working towards a sustainable future for your business. Find out about the £5000 grants available from Green Economy and the wide range of fully funded business support available.
Find out more about BGH Match Networking Event
Navigating Energy Costs with Nat West
- Dates: 16 July
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Energy and Business Support
During the session, Kate Mulvany, energy professional with Nat West will share her views on the key drivers behind energy pricing, the direction of travel for the UK energy market, and what this means for businesses managing cost pressures today.
Find out more about Navigating Energy Costs with Nat West
Beginner Cycle Training
- Dates: 18 July
- Venue: Co-op Academy Old Clough Lane, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester M28 7JB
- Theme: Transport
This is a group course and there will be other participants also learning to ride a bike. Minimum number of participants is usually four and maximum is eight.
