Why attend?

Whether you're just starting your sustainability journey or looking to build on what you're already doing, this course is ideal for staff, volunteers and trustees from charities and community organisations of any size who want to better understand climate change and take practical steps toward reducing their environmental impact. No prior knowledge is needed, just a willingness to learn and take action.

  • Understand and be confident

    Have increased understanding and confidence in the behaviour changes needed at a personal and organisational level to address climate change.

  • Create actionable goals

    Support your workplace to become a ‘carbon literate organisation’.

  • Become certified

    Submit personal and organisational ‘action pledges’ to reduce carbon and achieve the Carbon Literacy certification from the Carbon Literacy Trust.

Next course Spring 2027

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Meet your expert

Hi, I'm Jo Heneker

A sustainability consultant who helps small charities and community groups kick-start and grow their sustainability plans. I keep things practical, jargon-free, and tailored to what really works for you.

Social proof: testimonials

“I am truly delighted to have been certified as Carbon Literate. The training significantly strengthened my understanding of the scale and urgency of the climate crisis, and the direct connect between everyday personal and organisational decision and global carbon emissions”

Clement Musonda, Herts Vision Loss

“Jo is a great trainer and I now have renewed enthusiasm for how I can improve our sustainability at home and at work. ”

Carbon Literacy Training, Feb 2026

“I have gained the confidence to talk to others in my organisation about climate change. ”

Kate Prince, Thomas Alleyne Academy

“This course has given me the inspiration to actually do some actions regarding carbon emissions”

Linzi Wesley, Northchurch Social Centre

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