The Project’s published definition of Carbon Literacy is:
“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.”
The Carbon Literacy Project was set up to give everyone, everywhere, a day of training on carbon literacy – and in doing so, empower people to make positive change. Today, over 74,000 individuals from over 5,800 organisations have certified as Carbon Literate and that number is rising fast.
What you will gain:
Carbon literacy is there to enlighten, educate and empower.
Businesses and individuals taking part in carbon literacy training can expect to emerge upskilled and motivated to reduce their carbon impact both at work and in their personal lives.
Each individual trained is certified Carbon Literate by the Carbon Literacy Project.
Why Lighthouse?
Last year we trained more than 500 employees from companies including Beko plc; Silent Night; Boston Scientific and Turley.
Lighthouse has a proven track-record of working with businesses to deliver sustainability improvements, from building circularity into business models to reducing carbon impacts.
This course is designed by Lighthouse using years of experience, and accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project.
Our course is fast-paced, empowering and action-focused.
What you will cover:
Course timetable:
We have 2 scheduled Open Courses for the upcoming months, one of which will be culminating on Carbon Literacy Action Day (CLAD) on 4th December 2023.
Friday 1st & Monday 4th December 2023, from 9am-12:30pm.
Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th March 2024, from 9am-12:30pm.
There will be a maximum of 12 participants, with up to 4 from any one business. This course will be delivered online. Delegates can arrive from 8:45am onwards.
Cost of course £150 + VAT + certificate costs (the latter of which is a £10 fee that is paid directly to the Carbon Literacy Project)
And if these dates don’t suit you…
If you want to book a course for your employees, or discuss design of a bespoke course, contact hello@lighthouse-sustainability.co.uk.
FAQ’s
What does Lighthouse Sustainability’s Carbon Literacy course include?
The course covers topics including:
- The Why, What and How of carbon and climate change
- Greenhouse gases, and their relationship to weather and climate
- How climate change is likely to affect us in the UK and globally
- Key terminology, including – net zero; carbon neutral; carbon footprinting, and offsetting
- Climate Justice
- What we are already doing – national policy and local action
- Scopes 1, 2 and 3
- Understanding our impact: Energy; buildings; travel; food and the circular economy
- Motivating others to act – employee engagement
- Next steps – making a pledge; setting targets; tools; offsetting; resources.
How do I become Carbon Literate?
In order to become certified as Carbon Literate, you must take part in a day’s worth of accredited CL learning.
At Lighthouse Sustainability, our CL courses run as 2 modules over 2 sessions, each 3.5 hours long. Participants are also required to complete 1 hour of pre-course learning and 1 hour of homework between sessions.
You must then submit a completed Participant Details and Evidence Form, which will be assessed by the Carbon Literacy Project. Following this, you will be awarded a Carbon Literacy certificate, unique to you.
Why do we need Carbon Literacy training?
Imagine being a Carbon Literate citizen, equipped with the power to understand how climate change impacts not only yourself but also your business. With this knowledge, you are more able to take charge of reducing your carbon footprint and also that of your company, inspiring others to do the same. Carbon Literacy training gives individuals the confidence they need to share their understanding of the climate emergency.
The value of Carbon Literacy extends far beyond personal growth—it is a is a desirable asset for any employer. A Carbon Literate citizen will display compassion for the environment, their health and the health of those around them.
What opportunities are there to progress further?
From each cohort delivered, we encourage at least one participant to continue onto Carbon Literacy Train the Trainer. Please see our Train the Trainer for Carbon Literacy Page for more information on this course.
For organisations that want to go further, there is an opportunity to become a Carbon Literate Organisation (Bronze through to Platinum). As part of our services, we can help you on your journey to become a Carbon Literate certified organisation. Enquire here for further information.
Please see The Carbon Literacy Project website for more information and further FAQ’S.