Globally Recognised and Accredited Sustainability Training
Companies with dedicated ESG strategies see an 18% ROI, because they are managing and planning for climate change.
Source: Solstice studies.
Who is the Carbon Literacy training for?
Carbon Literacy training is designed for ESG and leadership teams, as well as individuals keen to understand how their actions contribute to global carbon emissions. The program is designed to inspire positive action from a broad spectrum of participants, triggering a domino effect across business, schools and communities.
Carbon Literacy® definition: “An awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis.”
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How does the Carbon Literacy Project work?
DecarbonEaser’s Carbon Literacy training combines real-time and self-paced learning to map out your organisation’s emissions. Over five hours, participants explore case studies, develop impactful pledges, and earn a Carbon Literacy Certificate, covering key topics including carbon emissions origins and personal and collective contributions. Carbon Literacy training can also be blended with the Climate Fresk workshop for a more engaging and hands-on session.
Activity Structure
- Combining real-time and self-paced learning
- Understanding carbon emissions’ origins and their consequences
- Instilling values and our collective responsibilities to act
- Case studies – local to international
- Building a pledge encompassing individual and collective action creating impacts backed up by evidence
Workshop conditions
- Maximum participants: 14 per session.
- Certification: Successful participants receive a Carbon Literacy certificate
- Duration: 5 hours
Key Modules covered
- Carbon emissions origin.
- Local and international case studies to understand our impacts
- Ordering the impact of potential ESG initiatives, sharing personal experiences
- Key contributions that can be made at a personal and collective level
- Developing a pledge to take impactful individual and collective action
Key figures about the Carbon Literacy Project
110 000+
Individuals are carbon literate
8 000+
Organisations are carbon literate
400+ Kt
Carbon saved
Key takeaways for businesses
Simple Reduction Strategies
Discover easy and practical tactics to lower your carbon footprint.
Be a Sustainability Leader
Learn ways to optimise your organisation’s ESG strategy to lead in your industry.
Carbon Literacy Certificate
Earn a recognized pledge from the Carbon Literacy Trust, signifying your organisation’s knowledge and commitment.
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FAQs
What organisations are carbon literate (CLO) ?
Here are a few examples of CLOs: Auto Trader, Keep Scotland Beautiful, Northwards Housing, Speak Carbon, EAUC (The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education), APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence), Cumbria Action for Sustainability, Save Our Shropshire, NHS Salford CCG, Manchester Climate Change Agency CIC, Manchester Museum, dock10, South of Scotland Enterprise, Copart UK Limited, KIA UK.
What is the meaning of carbon literacy?
Carbon Literacy®: “An awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis.”
What is the origin of the carbon literacy project?
The Carbon Literacy Project originated in Manchester, UK. Over a day’s training it aims to explain the science and consequences of climate change and hand everyone the tools to take meaningful action. The Project is recognised for fostering an understanding of how to reduce carbon emissions, for both individuals and organisations, including businesses, educational institutions and local governments.
How do you become a carbon literate organisation?
To achieve Carbon Literacy certification, individuals or representatives from organisations must participate in the equivalent of a day’s accredited learning. As well as interactive workshops, the training can be delivered through various formats, including e-learning or self-guided study, possibly including assignments set by your instructor.