Overview

Achieving a net-zero school is a long-term commitment. Every setting will have its own unique challenges and hurdles to tackle and overcome. But having a clear road map is crucial to your success. It’ll lay out where you want to be, how you’re going to get there, and the potential pitfalls along the way. Some measures will be as easy as a flick of a switch, while others will take considerable planning and budgeting.

To plan your school’s carbon footprint reduction, you’ll first need to gather data about your school’s current situation to see what areas you can work on. Identifying achievable and practical short- and long-term strategies will help you make successful changes. And you can use key performance indicators to keep your carbon reduction goals on track.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Identify areas where reductions can be made to your school’s or MAT’s carbon footprint
• Identify practical strategies to reduce your school’s or MAT’s carbon footprint
• Recognise key performance indicators for monitoring the effectiveness of carbon reduction efforts

Why should I take this course

This course is for school staff, school leaders, and business managers. It’ll help you to identify areas where impactful change can be made. You’ll learn how to implement strategies and initiatives that will reduce your school’s or MAT’s carbon footprint. And you’ll find out how to use KPIs effectively to monitor your school’s journey towards net zero.