Green Advantage 2.0 Registration Form

Green Advantage Registration Form

Green Advantage is a sustainability leadership programme at Aston University.

The programme is for business leaders, managers and professionals across the UK who are keen to upskill in sustainability.

To apply, please complete this form. For further information regarding the programme, visit the Green Advantage website.

Before completing this form, please ensure you have the following information readily available:

Personal details (full name, email address, contact number of the person participating in the programme)

Business information (business name, address, nature of business)

Relevant identifiers (Companies House registration number, if applicable)

Please note: a programme fee is payable upon acceptance and prior to enrolment.

Large organisations: > 249 employees – £2,950
Soletraders & SMEs: 249 employees or less – £1,265

There is a limited number of Centre for Growth Scholarships available to sole-traders or micro enterprises that have been trading for less than two years with a turnover of less than £250,000. The cost with a scholarship to participants will be £499, the remainder will be covered by Aston. Further information will be required if a scholarship is requested and they are not guaranteed. Your registration must be received before the 6th August 2025 to qualify for a scholarship. There are a maximum of 5 scholarships per cohort.

Next steps:

1. Your registration will be reviewed by the programme team once received.

2. The team may request further information from you to complete your registration. You will be notified of the outcome within 10 working days and a payment link will be provided.

3. Once payment is received, you will receive full onboarding details. At this point you will be requested to submit a profile and image that will be shared with the speakers and facilitators on the programme and circulated with the cohort once it starts.

If you have any questions regarding the programme, email: centreforgrowth@aston.ac.uk or call 0121 204 3225
1. APPLICANT DETAILS
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Name
Phone number*
Email*
example@example.com
2. COMPANY INFORMATION
Company Name:*
Company Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
How would you describe your company type?*
Is your company a social economy organisation?*

YesNo
Industry:*
If you selected 'other' please specify here:
What does your company do?
Please provide your Companies House Number or Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR), If you're a registered company, provide your Companies House number. If you're a sole trader or unincorporated organisation, please provide your UTR.*
How many employees does your business have, including owners, partners, and other Directors(not including non-executive Directors)?*
How many team members are under your direct supervision?
What is the turnover of your organisation in the last reported financial year?*
Company Website:
Your Current Job Title: *
Which of these titles best describes your position:*
If you selected 'other' please state here;
3. YOUR BACKGROUND
Why would you like to take part in Green Advantage?*
How do you think the programme would benefit you and your organisation?*
How would you rate your current knowledge of sustainability in a business context? (Scale: 1 = Very limited, 5 = Expert-level knowledge*
Bursary

We are able to offer a limited number of ACG Bursaries to reduce the cost of the programme to £499. These partial bursaries are available to support early-stage organisations who are keen to grow sustainably but may not be able to cover the full fee. To be eligible, you must meet all of the following criteria: Be an organisation trading for less than two years, have a turnover of less than £250,000 and demonstrate a strong interest in sustainability. Please note: One-to-one business coaching is not included in the bursary and is sold separately.
Are you applying for a bursary to partly cover the cost of the programme?

YesNo
Bursary declaration (if relevant)

I confirm my organisation has been trading for less than two yearsI confirm my organisation has a turnover of less than £250,000
Describe how you and your organisation are currently engaging with sustainability, or why it’s an important focus for you:
Bursary Notes - if needed please add a note about the bursary offered to you.
4. PRIVACY NOTICE
The personal data which the University processes about you will include personal details such as your name, age, contact details and address. The personal data which the University processes also includes information about your disability status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religion, which is classed as “Sensitive Personal Data” under the DPA, and “Special Categories of Data” under the GDPR. Please click to confirm you consent to your data being collected. View Aston University privacy notice here: Aston University Privacy Notice
5. CONTACT AND MARKETING
We will use your provided email to send details of the programme and to connect you with the programme faculty team.
We would also like to share a cohort contact list with the cohort to help the group better connect. Please tick all of the details you are happy for us to share with the cohort?

NameCompany nameEmailPhone number (previous cohorts have created their own WhatsApp groups to stay in touch)
How did you hear about us?*
If other, please state:
Would you like to be added to the Aston Centre for Growth's mailing list to receive information about future courses, learning opportunities and events?**

YesNo
6. MONITORING
This information requested is provided on a confidential basis and will not be used as part of the shortlisting process. It will only be revealed in aggregate form. The exception to this is in relation to Programme auditors who will be able to view all the Programme administration records.
Gender

MaleFemalePrefer to self describePrefer not to say
Self describe:
Ethnic Group
White

British (including N.Ireland)IrishGypsy or Irish TravellerOther
Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups

White and Black CaribbeanWhite and Black AfricanWhite and AsianOther
Asian/Asian British

IndianBangladeshiPakistaniChineseOther
Black/African/Caribbean/Black British

AfricanCaribbeanOther
Other ethnic group

ArabOtherPrefer not to say
7. Accessibility & Dietary Requirements
Do you consider that you have a learning difficulty, disability or long-term health condition?*

YesNoPrefer not to say
If you have answered 'yes' to the previous question, please state which learning difficulty, disability or long-term health condition:
Do you have any dietary requirements? If so, please detail below:
8. CHECKLIST
I understand a programme fee will be applicable after the programme team have received my application and agree to paying this before the programme starts.I am committed to growing my organisation sustainably.I confirm that all information contained within this document is true to the best of my knowledge.I have read all of the information above and wish to proceed with my registration.I am willing to commit to attending all of the sessions myself in order to complete the programme.I am willing to complete evaluation and impact surveys during and after the programme and provide evidence of programme impact as a result of completing the programme.I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of the programme.
Please sign here to confirm the above:*

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Green Advantage Registration Form

1. APPLICANT DETAILS

2. COMPANY INFORMATION

3. YOUR BACKGROUND

Bursary

4. PRIVACY NOTICE

5. CONTACT AND MARKETING

6. MONITORING

Ethnic Group

7. Accessibility & Dietary Requirements

8. CHECKLIST