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

The course will be:

• Date: 13th November 2024
• Time: 09:30 to 17:00 (You will need to bring your own lunch)
• Venue: In-person | Daisy Bank House, 17 – 19 Leek Road, Cheadle, Stoke of Trent, ST10 1JE

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  

• Positive future- what could the world look like in a positive future scenario?
• What is Carbon Literacy and why is it important?
• Bigger Picture – how are our governments responding to climate change?
• The science behind climate change
• How did we get into this position?
• Current trajectories, tipping points and feedback loops
• Impacts of climate change; internationally, nationally, locally and for SME’s
• Climate justice and inequality
• What role do SME’s, Local Authorities and Councils sectors play in changing behaviours?
• Terminology and the Road to Net Zero

Session 2: Carbon Hotspots, solutions and action planning 

• Bigger picture solutions
• Individual action
• Greenwashing
• Carbon hotspots of SME’s
• What can we do as organisations?
• Exploring new sustainable innovations for SME’s
• Environmental policies/ actions plans
• Case studies of SME’s taking effective action
• Engaging your stakeholders and effective communication
• Building networks
• Action planning/ pledges

If you would like to register your interest, please complete the Event Registration Form below and we will contact you shortly.

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

The Green Solutions Carbon Literacy Training is funded by Stafford Borough Council & South Staffs Council using UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Staffordshire County.