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].
Host a workplace screening of the People's Emergency Briefing
National Emergency Briefing provides guidance materials for businesses covering event planning, facilitation guidance, suggested discussion formats. The screening map also shows screenings across the UK including Salford and Greater Manchester.
Events
November 2026
Climate Friendly flying
- Dates: 2 November
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Transport
You’ll leave with a clear, evidence-based picture of aviation’s real climate impact — and a toolkit of actions so your love of travel doesn’t cost the Earth.
Find out more about Climate Friendly flying
Build trust not greenwash
- Dates: 5 November
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Business support and innovation
Create a sustainability plan that delivers.
Find out more about Build trust not greenwash
Rebuilding Britain's Social Fabric
- Dates: 6 November
- Venue: Working Class Library, Salford Crescent
- Theme: Energy
Britain doesn't lack answers; it lacks the social infrastructure, policy backing and investment to let those answers scale. Inspired by the documentary Left Behind, join community leaders, filmmakers and local people for a Town Hall Conversation moving beyond problems to practical solutions.
Find out more about Rebuilding Britain's Social Fabric
Retrofit information support and expertise
- Dates: 9 November
- Venue: Turner and Townsend, 4th Floor York St, Manchester, M2 2AW
- Theme: Green Skills
Free in person carbon literacy training for retrofit installers. From Tier 1 contractors to SME installers this one day course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about reducing your organisations carbon footprint. This contributes understating where to reduce operational costs and how to succeed in tenders that require good environmental credentials.
Find out more about Retrofit information support and expertise
Lunch and Learn
- Dates: 11 November
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Green Skills
This partner event explores how Salford employers can create inclusive workplaces that attract talent, support wellbeing and help ensure the benefits of the green transition are shared by everyone. This health related series takes a proactive approach to reducing the burden on the NHS (which has a large carbon footprint) and improving the health of the workforce.
Find out more about Lunch and Learn
Tackling fuel costs: practical ways to cut transport and fleet costs
- Dates: 17 November
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Transport
Join Green Economy for this transport webinar that brings together industry experts to explore how organisations can respond to rising costs.
Find out more about Tackling fuel costs: practical ways to cut transport and fleet costs
People, Planet, Pint network
- Dates: 17 November
- Venue: Old Fire Station, Salford Crescent
- Theme: Leadership and Changemakers
No PowerPoints, just people, planet and pints. Join the University of Salford Sustainability team in this informal networking event.
Find out more about People, Planet, Pint network
The future of storytelling in a changing world
- Dates: 19 November
- Venue: Online and BBC Broadcasting House, London
- Theme: Leadership and Changemakers
Get ideas on how you can connect with your audience around themes of climate change, sustainability, biodiversity and nature. For all content makers, storytellers and creatives across all genres and formats.
Find out more about The future of storytelling in a changing world
What really drives waste behaviour?
- Dates: 19 November, 12.30pm
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Circular Economy
In this webinar explore why awareness alone is rarely enough to reduce waste. Using behavioural science you will look at hidden barriers that shape everyday decisions.
Find out more about What really drives waste behaviour?
Greater Manchester Innovation opportunity
- Dates: 24 November
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Business Support and Innovation
Can your product or service support planned regeneration and drive the net zero transition in Manchester?
Find out more about Greater Manchester Innovation opportunity
Solar Installer Accelerator
- Dates: 30 November
- Venue: Trafford Park
- Theme: Energy, Business support, Green Skills
Fully funded solar PV and battery installation training course designed to accelerate businesses to Level 2 in solar and battery installations for qualified electricians.
