carbon literacy for healthcare
At Lighthouse Sustainability, we are committed to equipping Healthcare Professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the pressing challenges of climate change within the healthcare sector. Through our accredited Carbon Literacy courses tailored for the NHS and healthcare providers, we foster the essential knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to know how to reduce emissions and enhance patient care.
Our courses delve into the environmental impacts of healthcare, fostering a deeper understanding and inspiring actionable solutions.
Why Carbon Literacy Matters in Healthcare
The NHS contributes approximately 4% of the UK’s total carbon emissions, and 4-6% of global emissions. Achieving net-zero targets by 2045 requires informed and proactive healthcare professionals.
A carbon-conscious approach ensures that healthcare services can effectively address both present and future patient needs, driving long-term environmental responsibility and economic resilience.
Why Lighthouse Sustainability?
Our testimonials show how we build the confidence and capability of your team, developing and delivering tailored training to upskill and accelerate action. With 30 years of experience in the sustainability sector, Lighthouse Founder Emma Burlow is a Master Trainer and our delivery team are all accredited Carbon Literacy Trainers.
Understanding that flexible approaches to impactful learning are critical within healthcare, we are proud to offer both the full-day Carbon Literacy for Healthcare Professionals course and the half-day workshop that complements the e-learning hybrid course.
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Our half-day online workshop has been designed with a busy NHS work schedule in mind. With flexibility in mind, we blend self-led content with live-online delivery to ensure learning outcomes.
- Course Format: A 2-part hybrid Carbon Literacy course for NHS employees.
- Course Structure: 5 x 30-minute e-Learning modules (available on the NHS Learning Hub) followed by a 4-hour live workshop delivered by Lighthouse Sustainability.
- Certification: Learners must complete both e-Learning and workshop to submit evidence and become Carbon Literate.
- Target Audience: Suitable for all NHS staff with a valid NHS email address, particularly those with busy schedules.
- Cost: £75 + VAT + £10 certification fee.
- Developed By: Carbon Literacy Project, Greener NHS, and e-Learning for Healthcare.
We also offer a full day’s certified Carbon Literacy training for healthcare professionals who are able to commit to two half-day live-online workshops.
- Course Format: Two half-day online sessions.
- Course Structure: 2 x half-day interactive sessions, including activities, discussions, and video content.
- Certification: Upon completion, learners submit evidence to receive a Carbon Literacy certificate.
- Target Audience: Suitable for all NHS staff and healthcare professionals.
- Cost: £150 + VAT + £10 certification fee.
- Developed By: Carbon Literacy Project, Greener NHS, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).
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