Carbon Literacy Training

Staffordshire County Council is committed to helping businesses reduce costs.  We are offering FREE Green Skills Training, including Accredited Carbon Literacy Training (CLT) in partnership with ClimateEQ alongside a range of other green skills courses.  These programs are designed to equip your team with the knowledge and tools to improve efficiency and support a more sustainable future.

Who is eligible for Carbon Literacy Training?

Staffordshire businesses (excludes Stoke-on-Trent area) of any size are eligible to access up to two FREE places per business.  The training is part funded by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Tamworth Borough Council, South Staffordshire Council, Stafford Borough Council, Cannock Chase Council and Staffordshire County Council.

Flexible Delivery to Suit Your Needs

The training is available in three flexible formats:

✔ Self-paced interactive e-learning
✔ Live virtual webinars
✔ In-person workshops

Each format is led or supported by accredited Carbon Literacy trainers, ensuring consistent, high-quality learning and maximum engagement for your team.

Why Choose This Training?

For Individuals

• Learn on Your Terms: Online, virtual, or in-person — whenever it suits you.
• Practical Climate Action: Gain tools you can apply at work and in daily life.
• Professional Recognition: Earn an accredited certificate that showcases your sustainability leadership.

For Businesses

• Flexible & Scalable: Train your team across locations and departments with ease.
• Aligned with Business Goals: Build internal climate confidence and meet sustainability targets.
• Cost-Effective: Free training that supports long-term impact and compliance.

 Who Is This Course For?

• Business leaders and teams looking to embed sustainability into strategy and operations
• Sustainability professionals seeking to upskill and drive change
• Individuals starting their climate journey and ready to take meaningful action

Certification Process

Participants complete learning modules and submit pledges for climate action. Submissions are reviewed and certified by the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP), with successful learners recognised as Carbon Literate.

CPD Accreditation

 All courses are CPD-certified, providing 8 hours of Continuing Professional Development credits.

How do I reserve a place on a Carbon Literacy Training course?

 The following courses are now available, and you can reserve a place by clicking on the links below:

• • Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Action Plan in One Hour – 3rd December 2025
  • Carbon Literacy Training  – Online – 9th & 10th December 2025
  • Carbon Literacy Training – In-person –  14th January 2026 – The Moat House
  • Carbon Literacy Training – e-learning – 11th February 2026 
  • Carbon Literacy Training – In-person –  11th March 2026 – Aquarius Ballroom 
• For more courses and dates please see our main events page.

Please note: For courses that cover two consecutive days, attendance is required on both days.

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