Carbon Literacy training
Certified carbon literacy training for the food and hospitality sector
ADAS has teamed up with The Carbon Literacy Project to deliver training tailored to the food and hospitality sector. This Carbon Literacy ® training equips learners with the knowledge and skills to take effective climate action at both a personal and professional level. Our training is open to individuals and teams across the food supply chain.
No prior knowledge is necessary. Upon completion, participants receive a Carbon Literate Certificate.
Book your trainingWhat is Carbon Literacy?
Carbon Literacy® is an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis.
Why do Carbon Literacy training?
- Learn about the drivers and impacts of climate change.
- Understand the food sector’s role in the climate and ecological crises.
- Engage in effective climate action.
- Gain knowledge and skills to help reduce your carbon footprint.
- Join over 100,000 certified Carbon Literate individuals
Who is the training for?
The training is open to any part of the food supply chain, from farm through to processing into retail and hospitality.
Engage your whole workforce, from grassroots to board level to understand how they can influence climate action within the business and your supply chains.
What does this course cover?
There are four key modules designed for the food and hospitality sector.
Module 1 – Nature, climate and society
Module 1 – Nature, climate and society
Explore climate change impacts and solutions.
Understand biodiversity loss and land-use change.
Module 2 – The power of personal change
Module 2 – The power of personal change
Learn about your individual carbon footprint.
Discover sustainable choices and the impact of diet.
Discuss and collaborate on organisational sustainability goals
Module 3 – Farming for our future
Module 3 – Farming for our future
Examine the food sector’s climate impact.
Consider agricultural practices, greenhouse gas emissions, and food waste.
Explore sector specific biodiversity and sustainability opportunities.
Module 4 – The environment is our business
Module 4 – The environment is our business
Understand greenhouse gas emissions and their role in the food sector.
Discuss organisational carbon hotspots and solutions.
Learn about carbon offsetting.
How it works
- Learning split into two half days
- Online sessions for convenience and accessibility
- Interactive, engaging sessions
- Online community for discussion and materials
- Pledge progress check
Carbon Literate certificate on successful completion of the course and verified pledges.
Cost: £210 excluding VAT per person
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