Staffordshire County Council – Green Skills– Carbon Literacy Training

The workshop is available to businesses in Staffordshire (excluding Stoke on Trent) however priority will be given to businesses in Stafford Borough, Staffordshire Moorlands, South Staffordshire, Cannock and Tamworth.

The course will be:

• Date: 8th & 9th July 2025
• Time: (09:15 start to check technology) 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  

• What is Carbon Literacy
• The science behind climate change
• How did we know global warming is real?
• What’s the impacts of climate change?
• The bigger Picture
• Climate change and inequality
• How can a Net Zero Society be achieved?
• What can I do as an Individual?

Session 2: Carbon Hotspots, Solutions and Action Planning 

• Reasons for optimism?
• The role of Businesses
• Top 5 Carbon Hotspots
• Carbon Accounting
• Finance and Support
• How Staffordshire County Council can support your business
• Communication
• Action planning/ pledges

If you have any queries, please contact patricia.tennant@staffordshire.gov.uk.

The Green Solutions Carbon Literacy Training is funded by Stafford Borough Council, Tamworth Borough Council, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, South Staffs Council and Cannock Chase Council using UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Staffordshire County Council