Carbon Literacy for Housing Associations (2 half days)

This training includes two virtual sessions, running from 9:15am – 12:30pm on both days (26 January and 2 February 2027) as well as individual study ahead of the two sessions (around 2 hours) that will give you a well-rounded insight into carbon and climate. To achieve the certification, you will need to then submit a short evidence form, including a personal and professional pledge, to the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP) who certify you.

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Testimonials:

• “If you want to gain knowledge about the climate crisis and what individuals and businesses can do to help the world achieve net zero I highly recommend this course. It’s also a great resource for highlighting our own areas for improvement and leaves you with higher motivation and additional skills and knowledge to help you tackle your own emissions.”
• “ Extremely informative; great chance to think more deeply about the topic and discuss; would be appropriate for people of all knowledge levels”
• “Interesting, stimulating and engaging.”
• “If you think you know lots about climate change and carbon, think again. There is always more to learn and discuss.”
• ” If you ever want to become carbon literate please look out for the courses delivered by Change Agents. Very informative and thought provoking training.”

What is Carbon Literacy?

Carbon Literacy is defined as ‘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.’

What will we cover?

We will be delivering The Carbon Literacy Project’s Social Housing toolkit which was specifically designed tailored to the sector. Created in partnership with Great Places Housing Group and the Carbon Literacy for Registered Providers (CL4RPs) Consortium, this course covers essential climate change knowledge, the challenges and opportunities for housing and how each learner can play their part in decarbonising the sector.

You will learn about

• Fundamental science behind human-induced climate change
• Individual and organisational carbon footprints and emissions
• Net zero: what it is and how we can achieve it
• How climate action can improve social equality, efficiency and economic stability
• How to communicate about the climate crisis to tenants and other staff.

Who is this training for?

The certified training is aimed at employees working in a social housing environment in any position, including board members. Whether you are a climate newbie or it’s your full-time job, you are welcome here.

What will I gain?

Join over 160,000 citizens across more than 4000 organisations who have become Carbon Literate. Carbon Literacy was recognised by the United Nations at COP21 as a leading Transformative Action Program. Whether you take part as an individual, a student, or in a workplace, there are a host of benefits to joining this training:

• Reduce your carbon footprint by 5-15%*
• Get a qualification you can share with your professional network
• Become qualified to deliver Carbon Literacy training to peers
• Gain confidence advocating for and implementing climate action
• Meet and network with like-minded people and organisation
• Enhance the reputation and profile of your organisation
• Become an agent of change who can help educate and inspire others!

* estimated by The Carbon Literacy Project based on carbon savings from pledges.

Who are we?

Change Agents UK create positive social and environmental change by providing sustainability education to people all ages, and we connect talented individuals with purposeful careers in sustainability through our sustainability recruitment services. A charity and non-profit, we have been educating, inspiring and empowering people for over 25 years through our interactive skills workshops, recruitment and employment services. To find out more about us and other training opportunities, please visit our website.