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
September 2026
Circular Materials and Lifecycle Innovation Symposium
- Dates: 2 September
- Venue: University of Salford
- Theme: Circular Economy
This symposium will explore how circularity in materials can accelerate sustainable transformation across digital, construction, fashion and textiles, renewable energy and healthcare, bringing together both STEM and SHAPE researchers to address technical, social, economic and cultural dimensions in equal measure.
Find out more about Circular Materials and Lifecycle Innovation Symposium
Club 51
- Dates: 7 September
- 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.
Kings award application deadline
- Dates: 8 September
- Venue: Online / application deadline
- Theme: Business Support and Innovation
To apply for the Sustainability award, you must also:
- show how you’ve gone beyond sustainability compliance requirements for at least 2 years
- show how your organisation has built sustainability into its vision and strategy
- show the impact or positive outcomes of your actions or interventions
You can include examples, such as showing how you’ve:
- developed an innovative product, service or process that has environmental benefits
- made sustainability an essential part of your organisation, supply chain or community
Find out more about Kings award application deadline
Business Green Spotlight on Skills: How to build the green workforce for 2030
- Dates: 8 September
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Green Skills
This interactive webinar will explore the policies, investments, and initiatives required to tackle the green skills gap and ensure the benefits from the net zero transition are widely shared.
Find out more about Business Green Spotlight on Skills
Better Business Network
- Dates: 10 September
- Venue: X & Why, Embankment, City Centre Salford
- 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 Network
Green Economy Network Event
- Dates: 11 September
- Venue: Exchange Square
- Theme: Leadership and Changemakers
If you work in the green technologies and environmental services sector, or, if you're interested in working more closely with this sector, you're welcome to come along.
- Network with likeminded business owners, installers and providers from the community.
- Establish new connections, learn about growth opportunities and join a space for collaboration.
- Hear short and punchy presentations from the sector including exciting tech, inspiring journeys and industry developments.
- Find out how Green Economy and our partners can help your business grow.
Find out more about Green Economy Network Event
People, Planet, Pint
- Dates: 17 September, 5.30pm
- Venue: The Old Fire Station, University of Salford
- Theme: Leadership and Changemakers
We welcome everyone, regardless of their experience or background. People Planet Pint is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas.
Find out more about People, Planet, Pint
Making Active Places Conference
- Dates: 22 and 23 September
- Venue: Aviva Studios (with workshops in Salford)
- Theme: Sustainable Transport
Join hundreds of delegates in Manchester as we showcase the latest UK government policy, guidance and industry developments in placemaking and active travel. Workshops include Salford's Ordsall.
Find out more about Making Active Places Conference
Wear it Again Fashion Event
- Dates: 24 September
- Venue: University of Salford
- Theme: Circular Economy
Local businesses and enterprises are invited to join us for a hands-on thrift and upcycling experience with fashion and business students at the "Wear It Again" Fashion Event at the University of Salford on 24 September. This event will particularly be relevant for creative entrepreneurs to attend, network with peers, and gain insight into the journey of starting and or growing a business.
Find out more about Wear It Again Fashion
October 2026
Club 51
- Dates: 5 October
- 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.
The power of media for change - How to communicate the climate crisis challenge
- Dates: 6 October, 3.30pm to 5.30pm
- Venue: On the 7th bar area, Blue Tower, Media City
- Theme: Climate Adaptation
Join Planet 100 for a screening of the acclaimed People's Emergency Briefing, a powerful and thought-provoking film that brings together leading experts to explain the climate and nature crisis in clear, accessible terms.
The event is aimed at anyone interested in the power of film and storytelling to inform, inspire and drive social change.
Following the screening, there will be an open discussion exploring how creative media, journalism and documentary filmmaking can help communities engage with complex issues, challenge misinformation and build momentum for positive action.
Whether you're passionate about environmental issues, filmmaking or the role of media in shaping society, this is an opportunity to connect with others and discuss how stories can help create change.
Find out more about The power of media for change - How to communicate the climate crisis challenge
Quays Culture Consultation
- Dates: 7 October
- Venue: Nells Pizza
- Theme: Climate Adaptation
The Quays Culture team is reimagining Lightwaves which has glowed up Salford Quays and MediaCity since 2015, into a season of light, sound, water and darkness.
Drop in to Nell's MediaCity and share your ideas, pitch a project, make connections - we are keen to hear from you.
Anyone from the public, artists, musicians, performers and technologists are warmly welcome.
Find out more about Quays Culture Consultation
Energy saving ideas ahead of the Autumn budget
- Dates: 9 October
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Energy
How businesses can cut waste, control energy costs and prepare for 2027.
Find out more about Energy saving ideas ahead of the Autumn budget
Business Academy
- Dates: 13 October
- Venue: Online
- Theme: Transport
How to develop an effective zero emissions fleet strategy.
Find out more about Business Academy
People, Planet, Pint
- Dates: 15 October
- 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
Healthy Cities Symposium
- Dates: 20 October
- Venue: The Lowry
- Theme: Leadership and Changemakers
Celebrating Salford’s centenary year, across the two days, delegates will have the opportunity to join keynote talks, panel discussions, interactive workshops, Videos+Posters presentations, with world-leading speakers sharing the latest research findings, innovations and real-world projects.
Find out more about Healthy Cities Symposium
People's Emergency Briefing - a climate and nature crisis
- Dates: 23 October
- Venue: X & Why, 100 Embankment, Salford
- Theme: Climate Adaptation
Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening 50-minute film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:
- Extreme weather
- Food security
- Health
- Cost of living
The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham (, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.
After the film there will be an open discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally here in Salford
