Carbon Literacy is a globally recognised certification, developed by the Carbon Literacy Project. Our training is delivered to their standards and leads to formal assessment and certification.
Ready to take action for people, nature and the planet?
Carbon Literacy training helps every business, no matter how small, to connect the dots between environmental ambition and practical, achievable action. This engaging, interactive and transformative learning programme helps you to co-create and lead on carbon reduction activities across your business.
Whether you’re a team of one or fifty, our training formats meet you wherever you are in terms of knowledge. Solo founders, small businesses, charities, and larger teams all welcome.
“Sarah’s Carbon Literacy training was practical, engaging and empowering for our team – helping us to shape and strengthen our environmental plans at the Turner Contemporary.”
Head of Learning & Participation, Turner Contemporary
Ready to get started?
Places on open cohorts start from £145.
Booking for your team?Scroll down for more on bespoke training.
Training takes place across two half-day sessions and helps you to:
- Understand what carbon emissions are, and how they show up in every day work activities
- Learn about the impacts of climate change on a local, national and global scale
- Understand what climate justice is and why it matters
- Take action to reduce your carbon footprint in the workplace and at home
- Gain the knowledge to feel confident in advocating for climate action
- Demonstrate a tangible business commitment to sustainability goals, and the wellbeing of your team
- Become certified Carbon Literate, a globally recognised qualification endorsed by the United Nations
How it works?
Joining an open cohort as an individual:
- Register your interest via the waitlist
- I’ll be in touch when the next cohort is confirmed (cohorts run when there’s a group of 10 learners ready)
- Two half day sessions delivered online or in-person preparing you for successful assessment and certification
Booking bespoke training for your team or business:
- Get in touch to share a bit about you, your team, and where you’re starting from
- We’ll agree training formats, timings, and how examples can reflect your sector
- Two half-day sessions, delivered online or in-person preparing you for a successful assessment and taking meaningful action for the planet
Watch this short video by the Carbon Literacy Project, which explains more.
Training is facilitated by accredited Carbon Literacy Facilitator and Business Impact Consultant Sarah Hakewill, who brings a “down to earth, supportive and energetic” training style to every session.
Ready to learn more or book Carbon Literacy training?
Training is priced based on whether you join an open cohort or book a bespoke session for your team.
Solo founder or freelancer?
Places on open cohorts start from £145, with training delivered in-person (usually in Margate/Thanet or Kent). Cohorts run when there’s a group of 10 learners ready — join the waitlist and I’ll be in touch when the next one is confirmed.
Booking for your team?
Drop me a note and I’ll send over bespoke options — online or in-person, tailored to your team size and sector.
“Sarah is a considerate Carbon Literacy Facilitator who values connection with her learners and constantly inspires change.”
Climate Change Team, Thanet District Council
What learners are saying…
“ Sarah was fantastic and really inspired me, and our whole group. The training was clearly set out and communicated – which doesn’t always happen. Thank you for such a great course.”
“Carbon Literacy training pinpoints opportunities for action, both in the workplace and outside. The facts you learn are scary, but there is no shaming, instead it motivates you to take action.”
“The perfect mix of educational content, and interactive activities to help me understand how I can take action in my leadership role. Thank you for delivering such an engaging and motivating session to the team!”