Green Advantage Programme

 

Aston University’s Green Advantage has relaunched – and this time, it’s going national.

Open to business leaders across the UK, the programme offers a powerful springboard for sustainable business growth and community impact. You’ll join a community of like-minded changemakers and gain tailored support to develop your Sustainability Roadmap.

Register now

Your Green Advantages:

  • Gain a launchpad for the next 5–10 years of business growth with support to develop your Sustainability Roadmap
  • Boost investment potential and win contracts with strong sustainability credentials
  • Inspire clients, internal teams, and wider communities
  • Build valuable connections within Aston University, including the Sustainable Growth Hub and Aston Professional, as well as with our partners Sustainability West Midlands
  • Increase confidence: gain the clarity and courage to take meaningful sustainability action

Through six expert-led workshops, four hours of peer group mentoring, and personalised one-to-one coaching, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to embed sustainability into every part of your organisation. Green Advantage will help you boost investment potential, unlock new markets, and inspire both your team and community.

The next cohort starts on Wednesday 10th September 2025.

 

 

Programme fees

Large Organisations

£2,950

For organisations with more than 249 employees
Limited 2-for-1 offer available

SMEs / Third Sector Organisations
£1,265
For organisations with 249 employees or fewer
Early bird rate: £1,200 if booked by 1st July

ACG Bursary
£499
For organisations that:
– Have been trading for less than 2 years
– Have a turnover under £250,000
– Show a strong interest in sustainability and business growth
Note: 1-to-1 business coaching is sold separately for bursary place. Limited places available.

 

Green Advantage 2.1 Schedule (subject to change) 

Date 

Session 

Format 

Time 

Wednesday 10th September 2025 

Welcome & Understanding the Sustainability Transition 

Workshop, in-person 

1:00 - 5:00pm 

Wednesday 17th September 2025 

Peer Group Mentoring 

Online 

9:00 - 10:00am 

Wednesday 24th September 2025 

Your Business Model and Stakeholders 

Workshop, online 

9:30 - 11:30am 

Wednesday 1st  

October 2025 

Peer Group Mentoring 

Online 

9:00 - 10:00am 

Monday 6th   

October 2025 

Circular Economy Approach  

Workshop, in-person 

9:30 - 12:30pm 

Wednesday 15th  

October 2025 

Energy Efficiency and Powering your Future 

Workshop, in-person 

9.30 – 12.30pm 

Thursday 23rd  

October 2025 

Peer Group Mentoring 

Online 

9:00 - 10:00am 

Wednesday 5th  

November 2025 

Digital transformation and Green Tech 

Workshop, online 

9:30 - 11:30am 

Friday 7th November 2025 

Peer Group Mentoring 

Online 

9.00 – 10.00am 

Monday 10th  

November 2025 

Your Sustainability Roadmap 

Workshop, in-person 

9:30 - 12:30pm 

For more information, please email us: centreforgrowth@aston.ac.uk

Hear from our latest cohort!

To view all case studies, visit our YouTube channel.

Hannah Montgomery
Marketing and Care Lead, GraceCares

Kingsley Johnson
Managing Director, Kinetic People Development

Richard Morrow
Director at Central Mailing Services

Samantha Richards
Founder & CEO, Earth Beauty Products

Chris Bond
Owner, Greener Options

Muhammad Rajput
Director, Freshbreeze

Kay Boyce
Founder, Fearless Female Education

Mackenzie Redhead
Business Information Assistant, Love Joes

Reeya Raja
Founder, Isvaara

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Meet the Team 

Delivery Team
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Paula Whitehouse

Deputy Dean for Enterprise and Director

Centre for Growth

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Mark Hart

Emeritus Professor

Centre for Growth

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Kate Angel

Head of Business Support Operations

Centre for Growth

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Christian Byron

Programme Manager

Centre for Growth

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emily-whitehead


Emily Whitehead

Programme Facilitator

Simply Great Britain

 

Faye-Oliver


Faye Oliver

Programme Coordinator

Centre for Growth 

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Anna Bright

Programme Partner

Sustainability West Midlands

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Breno Nunes

Reader

Sustainable Operations Management

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Nathalie Ormrod

Senior Lecturer

Marketing & Strategy

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Ahmad Beltagui

Associate Professor (Reader) 

Operations & Information Management

 

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Kinana Aliko

Sustainability Consultant