Green Solutions – Carbon Literacy Training
April 29, 2025
Teams
9:30am - 1:30pm
The workshop is available to businesses in Staffordshire (excluding Stoke-on-Trent), however priority will be given to businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands and Tamworth
The course will be:
- Date: 29th & 30th April 2025
- Time: 09:30 to 13:30
- Venue: Online | Microsoft Teams (A link will be sent to you closer to the event date)
Please note: This course is covered in two four-hour sessions over two consecutive days, attendance is required on both days.
There is a requirement to complete an evidence/pledge form but this will be started during the course.
Session 1: The Science, Psychology and Impacts of Climate Change
- Positive future- what could the world look like in a positive future scenario?
- What is Carbon Literacy and why is it important?
- Bigger Picture – how are our governments responding to climate change?
- The science behind climate change
- How did we get into this position?
- Current trajectories, tipping points and feedback loops
- Impacts of climate change; internationally, nationally, locally and for SME’s
- Climate justice and inequality
- What role do SME’s, Local Authorities and Councils sectors play in changing behaviours?
- Terminology and the Road to Net Zero
Session 2: Carbon Hotspots, Solutions and Action Planning
- Bigger picture solutions
- Individual action
- Greenwashing
- Carbon hotspots of SME’s
- What can we do as organisations?
- Exploring new sustainable innovations for SME’s
- Environmental policies/ actions plans
- Case studies of SME’s taking effective action
- Engaging your stakeholders and effective communication
- Building networks
- Action planning/ pledges
If you have any queries, please contact patricia.tennant@staffordshire.gov.uk.
The Green Solutions Carbon Literacy Training is funded by Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and Tamworth Borough Council using UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
