As part of the Let’s Go Zero campaign our team of Climate Action Advisors are here to give free and tailored advice to help green England’s school buildings, transport, menus and more.
Climate Action Advisors are experts, who offer free support for schools, colleges, and nurseries across England. We support schools to understand their carbon impact, make effective plans, and find funding and resources. We work with schools of any size, even those that are just starting their sustainability journey. We also spotlight local opportunities for how schools can work together.
This feels like a bit of a threshold moment where I can actually see something good and ambitious happening.”
Esther Gray, Vice-Principal, The Ferrers School, Meridian Trust
We have met as an eco-team every week since you came in. The kids are loving it!”
Fran, Primary Sustainability Lead, Rugby
I definitely didn’t want any token gestures. These are brilliant, really practical measures.”
Emma Johnson, Headteacher, Ravenshead CofE Primary School
Advisors are already working in the Midlands, South East, South West, London, East of England, Yorkshire & Humberside, North West, and North East England.
After helping schools track and understand their emissions, we’ll help you become zero carbon with action in 11 key areas.
With building upgrades, and modern technologies like solar panels, schools can lower fuel bills and create a better environment for staff and students.
Whether they’re saving water, food, energy or office supplies, schools lower emissions and costs by cutting waste. Teachers and students can get involved too.
Climate change means floods and heatwaves are a growing risk. We help schools take practical steps that protect people’s health, and make schools more comfortable place to work and learn.
With free resources from across our Let’s Go Zero coalition, we help teachers deliver engaging lessons on climate change, nature and the environment.
A growing number of jobs are linked to sustainability and climate action. We support schools to help young people explore these careers, and get the skills to succeed.
Food is a big source of school carbon emissions. We help schools and their suppliers provide meals that are delicious, popular and climate-friendly.
Purchasing goods and services also drives up emissions – but tracking the impact of this, and taking action, is particularly tough. We help schools put sustainability at the heart of their buying processes.
Saving water lowers bills and benefits the environment. We support a wide range of actions – from behaviour change campaigns to rainwater harvesting.
Walking, scooting and cycling cuts air pollution and helps people stay healthy. We support schools to promote green journeys – it’s a great way to engage staff, parents and pupils.
When schools and communities unite around climate action, it’s much easier to create impact. Embracing sustainability is a winner with parents and young people – so we help schools make it a core part of their identity.
Greening schools protects them from floods and heatwaves, creates learning opportunities, and boosts staff and student health. We support fun, engaging nature projects – from vegetable gardens to bug hotels.
Let’s Go Zero is a campaign led by Ashden.
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