Climate conversations in the tech space are becoming increasingly more prevalent, and rightly so. Calculating the global carbon footprint of tech is complex, perhaps more so than most other industries. Tech is everywhere, because it’s an integral part of most – if not all – other sectors. Having said that, even the most conservative estimates …
October’s Pledge of the Month is from a student at the University of Westminster. We started working with UoW in 2021. We are about to embark on another round of Carbon Literacy training with the university, so I wanted to reflect on the work we’ve done together in the past. This pledge stood out to …
Working with young people on climate is one of the most important and fulfilling things we do at Speak Carbon. So many more companies are interested in developing low carbon strategies now. When these young people leave college, it’s really important for them to have that knowledge and motivation. Whether they’re going into further education …
By John Sutton John is a Carbon Literacy Trainer and an associate member of Speak Carbon Collective. Amongst other things, John is also a triathlete. As a passionate environmentalist, he is always examining his interest in sports through the lens of sustainability. Here is his full blog post on the subject of being a green …
September’s Pledge of the Month is from a Development Manager at City & Guilds. We’ve been working with City & Guilds since 2022. The project began with the development of a bespoke Carbon Literacy course and a pilot of two cohorts. Since then we’ve delivered training to seven more cohorts, including City & Guilds’ colleagues …
Speak Carbon Collective (SCC) works with a wide range of organisations. This gives us a broad insight into what’s happening within the climate space across sectors, as well as allowing us to identify where the most impact is possible. Carbon Literacy in upward spirals for the legal sector The legal sector has one of the …
August’s Pledge of the Month is from a Product Manager at law firm Irwin Mitchell. Irwin Mitchell is one of several law firms with whom we’ve been working over the past few years. I chose this pledge this month because it’s a great example of the power of influence. Influence is something we talk about …
July’s Pledge of the Month is from an officer at Arun District Council. We’ve been working with Arun DC since early 2023 and have delivered some fantastic sessions with leaders, officers and elected members across the council throughout that time. We were particularly impressed by this pledge because it is so collaborative, engaging organisations from …
As local authorities around the country contend with crises in housing, cost-of-living, climate and budget, the need to actively engage colleagues and stakeholders is paramount. A coherent approach that highlights the interconnections of these challenges can shine light on ways to implement simultaneous solutions with maximum efficiency. Cascading Carbon Literacy in the public sector East …
Report on Speak Carbon’s 2nd annual conference When you all work from home, the value of meeting in one room cannot be underestimated. Working remotely has its benefits. It can reduce emissions when the distances to get to the office are considerable. However, the debate is on as to whether a nearby commute is more …