Net-Zero Action: Taking Action on Carbon and Beyond

Free training course for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly businesses
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  • Bedruthan, Cornwall (venue TBC)

  • Newquay Orchard, Cornwall (venue TBC)

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Join our 12-hour, action-focused course designed for leaders driving sustainability initiatives in their organisations. Combining theory with practical strategies, this course equips you to create and implement an effective sustainable action plan.
Tailored to inspire and empower, this course bridges the gap between environmental responsibility and practical business solutions, empowering you to lead the change towards a more sustainable future.
Climate change is an urgent global issue, and businesses play a crucial role in mitigating its impact. By measuring your carbon footprint and implementing sustainable strategic action plans, your organisation can significantly contribute to global climate goals while also reaping benefits such as reduced operational costs, enhanced brand reputation, and protection against future regulatory changes. This course provides the knowledge, tools and strategies necessary to achieve these outcomes.
Who is this workshop for?
The Taking Action on Carbon and Beyond course is fully funded for organisations based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly through the Future is Green short courses project.
This course is ideal for anyone tasked with or interested in championing sustainability in an enterprise from any sector and of any size, whether you are a sole trader, a Small-Medium Enterprise (SME), a charity or a public sector organisation.
Key details
• Dates: 4 and 25 February 2025
• Deadline for applications: 31 January 2025
• Duration: 12 hours (2 x 6-hour sessions)
• Format: In person
• Location: Bedruthan on 4 February and Newquay Orchard on 25 February*
• Refreshments: Delicious complementary lunch and refreshments included
• Course Fee: Free to attend for eligible businesses in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
*Venues TBC

Further information, including course details and eligibility

Please email greenskills@plymouth.ac.uk if you have any queries.
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The Future is Green project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
 

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