Carbon Literacy training

Reducing carbon impact is critical to accelerate change towards a sustainable world. It all starts with being Carbon Literate.

What 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.

Carbon Literacy training is a day’s worth of learning, developed by The Carbon Literacy Project. It provides the knowledge required to create a positive shift in how humanity lives, works and behaves in response to climate change. Ecosurety became a certified Silver Carbon Literate Organisation in 2023.

So far, over 100,000 people have been certified as Carbon Literate after completing the training and making meaningful pledges for action.

Come and join the movement.

Carbon Literacy training for the packaging sector

Carbon Literacy is a critical first step towards impactful change. That’s why we developed bespoke training for the packaging sector, accredited by The Carbon Literacy Project.

Carbon Literacy helps fill the void left by packaging policy and producer responsibility, which remain focused on recyclability. By educating packaging producers and promoting meaningful action, together we can accelerate change.

We believe this is so important that all Premium Ecosurety members can claim one free Carbon Literacy training place per year.

We offer two training options:

Attend open training alongside other organisations. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from fellow producers.
Request bespoke training for your organisation. This is tailored to you and perfect for leadership, management and packaging teams.

What will I learn?

Our one-day, in-person Carbon Literacy for the packaging sector training covers:

The history, science and impacts of climate change
Climate justice
Carbon footprints
Net Zero and Scopes 1, 2 and 3
How climate change affects your business
The carbon impacts of packaging
Tools relevant to your business
Examples of positive action other producers are taking

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Book your Carbon Literacy training now

We have a number of 2025 training dates available to book, taking place at our Central Bristol office.

Date and time: 9am to 5pm on 29 January or 10 April 2025

Cost: £200 per person, including a vegetarian lunch. Premium Ecosurety members are entitled to one free training place per calendar year.

To reserve your place, please use the form below and select the date you are interested in from the drop-down menu. Our team will be in touch to confirm your booking.

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Please complete this form and our team will be in touch to confirm your booking.

“A really insightful day spent debunking myths and misconceptions, whilst being equipped with the science behind the climate crisis.”

A global food and drinks brand and Ecosurety member

"The carbon literacy training was an extremely engaging and informative course that was carefully structured for the audience."

A UK manufacturer and retailer and Ecosurety member

“I left the training feeling empowered about the role I can play both personally and professionally to make a real difference.”

A global drinks brand and Ecosurety member

About The Carbon Literacy Project

The Carbon Literacy Project has been a collaborative project since inception and continues to rapidly grow. Based in Manchester, it is governed by The Carbon Literacy Trust.

It develops and accredits Carbon Literacy training and sector toolkits. It also certifies learners, organisations and trainers. The training is being delivered in 26 nations, with more than 100,000 certified learners, 248 Carbon Literate Organisations and 700 courses designed.

The Project was recognised by the UN at COP21 as one of 100 worldwide Transformative Action Programs.

Find out more about the Carbon Literacy Project

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