Carbon literacy training
The West Midlands Combined Authority is delighted to be able to offer free Carbon Literacy training to anyone across the West Midlands, as part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games’ sustainability ambition to create a carbon neutral legacy for the region. Carbon Literacy training is developed to empower you to make a positive impact on climate change and help to influence others around you to drive action.
The training is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain a free accreditation and gain a better understand of climate change and the action required. The training is available to anyone who lives or works in the West Midlands.
Why complete the Carbon Literacy training?
- We have secured funding to allow you to complete the training free of charge.
- The training is entirely online, and the e-learning modules allow you to complete it at your own pace, finishing with an interactive Zoom session (taking a total of 8 hours);
- This is a United Nations recognised course, with a well-respected accreditation and certificate which is a great addition to any CV
- It is an opportunity to learn more about climate change and what action is required to tackle the most important issue of our time.
Register for the training [https://www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/environment-energy/carbon-literacy-training/]
Climate change
Circular Economy literacy training
The West Midlands Combined Authority has created Circular Economy Literacy training for SMEs, businesses and anyone with an interest in sustainable consumption.
The course is designed to learn about how to reuse and repurpose materials and embed circular practices within a business or community.
The training has been created by the WMCA and Cirklo Consult LTD and is split into three e-learning modules that can be completed at your own pace. The time to complete each module is estimated at between 20 and 30 minutes, though some learners may be quicker and others may take longer.
The modules are:
1 - Introduction to Circular Economy
This module covers why a circular economy is needed, key circular economy principles, the social, environmental and economic benefits of a circular economy and WMCA context and our Routemap.
2 - Circular Economy opportunities
This module covers circular economy business models and case studies in clothing, food, manufacturing, construction and communities.
3 - Implementing Circular Economy in your organisation
This module covers incorporating circular strategies and solutions into your business, drivers including policy and regulation, levers to enable change and metrics to measure impact.
Once you have completed your three modules, you can take the assessment. The assessment can be retaken at any time.
Once you have passed the assessment, you will be issued with a Circular Economy Literate digital badge that you can display in your email signature or via LinkedIn. You will also receive a certificate from the CPD Certification Service and can use the hours towards your CPD portfolio.
Access the circular Economy Literacy Training [https://www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/environment-energy/creating-a-circular-economy/circular-economy-literacy-training/]