Carbon Literacy Training for SMEs
Equip your team with the knowledge and skills to take meaningful climate action. Our accredited course includes 2 hours of pre-study and 6 hours of interactive taught sessions, designed specifically for small and medium businesses — practical, engaging, and certification included.
Course Overview
Everything you need to know about our Carbon Literacy course
8 Hours Total
2hrs pre-study + 6hrs taught
Online or In-Person
Google Meet or on-site
From £115pp
Group rates available
Certification
Carbon Literacy Certificate
Our Carbon Literacy course is an accredited, interactive training programme that gives your team a solid understanding of climate change science, its impact on your business, and practical actions you can take to reduce your carbon footprint. The course includes 2 hours of self-paced pre-study material followed by 6 hours of facilitated taught content. Delivered by experienced trainers with real-world SME expertise, every participant leaves with a personal and organisational action plan.
What You'll Learn
Four modules covering the essentials of carbon literacy
Climate Science Fundamentals
Understand the greenhouse effect, carbon cycles, and why global temperatures are rising. We break down the science into clear, accessible language without the jargon.
Business Impact & Risk
Explore how climate change directly affects SMEs — from supply chain disruption and rising energy costs to regulatory requirements and changing customer expectations.
Carbon Footprint Essentials
Learn how to measure your organisation's carbon footprint across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. Understand where your biggest emissions come from and where to focus reduction efforts.
Action Planning
Create personal and organisational pledges for carbon reduction. Leave with a concrete action plan you can implement immediately, not just theory.
Benefits
Why Carbon Literacy Training matters for your team and your business
For Individuals
- Gain a nationally recognised Carbon Literacy Certificate
- Understand climate science without the jargon
- Learn practical actions you can take at work and at home
- Build confidence to lead sustainability conversations
- Connect with like-minded professionals from other SMEs
For Organisations
- Demonstrate commitment to sustainability to clients and stakeholders
- Meet growing regulatory and supply chain requirements
- Reduce operational costs through energy and waste reduction
- Improve staff engagement and retention — employees want to work for responsible businesses
- Strengthen bids and tenders with accredited sustainability credentials
Who Should Attend?
Our Carbon Literacy Training is designed for anyone working in a small or medium-sized business who wants to understand climate change and take action. You don't need any prior knowledge of sustainability — just a willingness to learn.
Business Leaders
Directors, founders, and senior managers who want to embed sustainability into their business strategy.
Team Members
Employees at any level who want to understand their role in reducing the organisation's carbon footprint.
Sustainability Champions
Staff appointed to lead sustainability initiatives who need a solid foundation of knowledge.
Book Your Place
Choose a date that works for you and your team
Our upcoming course dates are listed below. Click a date to book your place — it only takes a couple of minutes.
Can't find a date that works? Contact us to discuss in-house training or be notified when new dates are added.
What Our Clients Say
Me and my colleague attended Carbon Literacy training delivered by Will, and it has made an impact on our office culture, what we aspire towards as a business as well as starting to deliver our own in-house training.
I completed the Carbon Literacy Training in October, and it was an incredible experience. Will led us through an engaging full-day session that was far from dull or boring. The training struck the perfect balance between in-depth knowledge, real-world case studies, practical tips, and interactive activities that kept us fully engaged from start to finish. I gained so much valuable insight during the session and continue to learn, thanks to the excellent resources Will recommended.
Engaging, thorough and thought provoking
Really enjoyed Will's carbon literacy course. Packed with key information, stats and facts that truly opened our eyes. Will is a great trainer - engaging, personable, passionate and explains concepts simply. He also has a fun sense of humour! Highly recommended for anyone wanting to improve their understanding of sustainability.
Excellent course
Well designed course that really was thought provoking and engaged us to think about how to make changes as individuals and as an organisation. Very informative. Easy to attend online, and engaging throughout.
Fantastic course!
The Carbon Literacy training with Will was excellent - well-structured, engaging, and really opened my eyes to the impact we can all make. Highly recommend for anyone looking to build sustainability knowledge!
Brilliant trainer and eye-opening content
Will is a brilliant trainer who makes the subject matter accessible and engaging. The course content was eye-opening and has genuinely changed how I think about sustainability in both my personal and professional life.
The Certification Journey
Your path from training to certification
Attend
Complete 2 hours of pre-study, then join two half-day taught sessions online or in-person.
Learn
Engage with interactive content, group activities, and real-world case studies.
Pledge
Create personal and organisational pledges for carbon reduction actions.
Certify
Receive your official Carbon Literacy Certificate from the Carbon Literacy Project.
In-House Training for Your Team
Want to train your whole team? We deliver Carbon Literacy Training at your premises or online, tailored to your organisation's context and industry. Group rates available for 6 or more.
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Accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project
The Carbon Literacy Project is a globally recognised body promoting carbon literacy as a route to a low-carbon culture. Our training is fully accredited by the CLP, meaning your certification is recognised by organisations across the UK and internationally. Bright Sustainability is proud to be an approved Carbon Literacy training provider.