Category: Foundational Economy

NetRet Group: Helping Welsh SMEs lead the Net Zero transition

NetRet Group Ltd is a leading independent certification body specialising in PAS 2030:2023 Certification and TrustMark Registration.

24 September 2026

Cyfle Building Skills: Supporting future talent for a low carbon Wales

Cyfle Building Skills has been at the heart of construction training and employment in South West Wales. Their Shared Apprentice Scheme has been running since 2013 and has grown into the largest Shared Apprentice Scheme in the UK. In 2020, they received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity through

24 September 2026

Building a resilient food system for Wales as we adapt to a changing climate

Phoebe Nicklin, our Fair Economy and Sustainability Adviser, explores the fragility of the global food system, what Wales is doing and what we can do to build a more resilient food system in Wales.

2 September 2026

Building collaborative communities of practice

How the Low Carbon Timber Network built collaborative communities of practice.

22 January 2026

Circular Economy Innovation Communities programme (CEIC Programme) – How circular economy principles can help Welsh SME’s work towards sustainability

Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Foundational Economy Innovation Network (FEIN) has developed a programme for Welsh SMEs to work towards net zero, fair work, and sustainable growth with circular economy principles, innovation and fair work practices.

22 January 2026

Social Farms and Gardens – Unlocking Welsh land for nature-friendly food growing

Future Farms, a partnership project led by Social Farms & Gardens, has developed and piloted new planning guidance to help small‑scale, environmentally friendly horticulture growers in Powys unlock land for local food growing.

14 January 2026

Castell Howell – Localising the Welsh food system for the public plate

Castell Howell, a Welsh wholesaler, has launched two projects to strengthen and localise the Welsh food system. These initiatives are working to improve Welsh vegetable supply chains and provide schools and hospitals with locally sourced, nutritious meals.

14 January 2026

Food Sense Wales: Welsh Veg in Schools

The Welsh Veg in Schools project exemplifies how public procurement can drive meaningful change, from farm to fork. It strengthens local economies, supports sustainable farming, and helps young people understand and appreciate where their food comes from. Thanks to the support of the Backing Local Firms Fund, the foundation is set for long-term, scalable success across Wales and beyond.

9 December 2025