Empower Your Workforce to Take Climate Action: Overcome Funding Barriers with Carbon Literacy®

Are you eager to equip your employees to drive climate action, but struggling with funding obstacles? Carbon Literacy® is here to assist businesses in nurturing a low-carbon culture by providing employees with the essential skills and motivation. This support not only aids in achieving sustainability targets but also ensures compliance with regulations and enhances your organisation’s environmental reputation.

As a proven, effective tool for facilitating climate action, Carbon Literacy training empowers organisations to tackle their carbon footprint head-on. It enables participants to grasp the impacts of climate change, recognise their role in climate initiatives, and develop science-based, actionable strategies.

Nonetheless, ensuring that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not left behind in this crucial transition presents its own challenges. In the UK, SMEs account for 61% of employment and 51% of turnover, yet they often struggle with the shift towards a low-carbon economy.

Thanks to the vital funding provided by the Compass Group Foundation, SMEs within the food value chain can now access globally recognised Carbon Literacy training, allowing them to join the movement towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.

This initiative specifically targets those facing barriers to accessing climate education, empowering them to conduct internal training sessions in a cascade model. This approach minimises costs while maximising impact, ensuring that knowledge is disseminated effectively throughout the organisation.

By cultivating a Carbon Literate workforce, SMEs can align more closely with the procurement policies of their clients. Future-proofing your organisation in this manner not only yields the numerous advantages associated with sustainability and environmental stewardship but also enhances stakeholder relations. An educated workforce is well-equipped to identify and mitigate climate-related risks, ultimately leading to reduced carbon emissions and significant cost savings.

More information here: Food SMEs Offer – The Carbon Literacy Project

Application for SMEs to apply here: Carbon Literacy Food SMEs Application Form