Including the closely related term literacy training.
… | Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Carbon Literacy Our aim to become a net zero organisation will be significantly enhanced when officers and members understand the implications of their actions upon climate change. It will support decision making processes and mean we have the required knowledge to ensure our actions are compatible with our net zero targets. What we need to do Recognised…
… Carbon Literacy training already exists, and has been developed for: • Cabinet Members • Elected Members • Senior Leaders • Officers We need to develop a programme of training to be delivered across the authority, which is targeted appropriately at all levels. How we do it APSE, a support organisation for local authorities, will deliver Carbon Literacy training for cabinet members…
… officers through the training if it was thought to be particularly relevant to their roles. Subject to the availability of resources, APSE could deliver training for elected members, however, the Local Government Association may be able to do this too. Our officer group of Climate Change Champions would also have a role in supporting the roll out of Carbon Literacy training, as many have…
… influence 5 Policy Context 5 Co-benefits of climate action 7 Council Estate & Operations 8 Corporate Building Stock 9 School Buildings 10 Street Lighting 11 Fleet 11 Procurement 11 Decision Making 12 Carbon Literacy 13 Reducing emissions from transport 14 Reducing emissions from existing homes 15 Reducing…
… from only 27% of buildings • Develop and deliver a programme of Carbon Literacy to help staff understand how to change behaviour to reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Waste in our buildings – all should have facilities for separating waste, including food waste • Off-set the emissions we can’t avoid The capital costs of carrying out the above works on our estate will run into many…