Carbon Literacy: Sustainability Leadership for Schools

Carbon Literacy Training + Certification

Are you interested in learning more about carbon footprints and how we can achieve net zero? Have you struggled to communicate with others who don’t seem interested? Are you a Sustainability Lead not knowing what to do next?

Then join our interactive, informative and inspiring training to develop your skills and become fully Carbon Literate, certified through the UN-supported and internationally recognised Carbon Literacy Project!

This training includes three 2hour live virtual workshops hosted on Tuesdays 20th January, 27th January & 3rd February 2026, 16:00-18:00 each day, as well as some self-study (around 2 hours) that will give you a well-rounded insight into carbon and climate action plans. 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.

With the UK Department for Education mandating all education settings in England have a climate action plan and sustainability lead, now is the time for carbon literacy in schools. Our education team have a background in schools and are a partner on the Department for Education's Climate Ambassadors scheme, so are well placed to help you create impact in setting-specific action.

Testimonials

1 00% of participants on our previous Carbon Literacy Training sessions would recommend this course. Here are some of their testimonials:

• “A fantastic job … it is well tailored to the target audience, is full of inspiring examples and engaging activities - it should lead to some really impactful action” Carbon Literacy Project
• " Extremely informative; great chance to think more deeply about the topic and discuss; would be appropriate for people of all knowledge levels"
• " I found the training 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.’

The Lowdown:

Join the Change Agents team as we take you through five ‘steps’ to Carbon Literacy:

1. The climate science + context
2. Climate equity + carbon footprints
3. Zero-carbon schools
4. Sustainability leadership
5. Taking action

These will make you feel more confident, hopeful and able to make a difference as you learn about:

• Fundamental science behind human-induced climate change
• Individual and organisational carbon footprints and emissions
• Resilience to climate change impacts
• Net zero: what it is and how we can achieve it
• How climate action can improve our school's aims
• How to communicate about the climate crisis
• Green skills & climate education

Who is this training for?

Our certified training is suitable for anyone working towards climate action and sustainability leadership in their education settings. We provide you with a concrete foundation of knowledge which can be applied in professional and personal settings so that you can become an agent of change to achieve a zero carbon and equitable future.

What you will gain:

Join over 100,000 citizens 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, supported learning courses, bespoke trainings and remote Learning Academy. To find out more about us and other training opportunities, please visit our website.