College group achieves carbon neutrality
Green efforts have proven top class for the colleges that make up the Education Training Collective (Etc.). Now, after working hard to offset its carbon…
Environmental
Being environmentally friendly can help achieve the government’s Net-Zero goal.
In Work
An alarming 83% of workers report their workplaces are not doing enough to address climate change. This is especially concerning considering the vast numbers of changes which are needed in order to reach net-zero greenhouse gases by 2050 and keep the global temperature below 1.5 °C.
In Schools
New plans announced by Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi on Thursday 21 April detailed how the UK education sector is to become a world leader in climate change by 2030. One method of this is the introduction of an exciting new GCSE in natural history to be introduced by September 2025. This will help to teach the younger generation to understand and be more environmentally-minded.
Weston College leads the charge towards an inclusive ‘Net Zero’
The Department of Education’s sustainability and climate change strategy issued yesterday sets out the government’s clear vision for green skills across England and highlights how…
Poet, leader in inclusion and pioneer in carbon reduction join graduation ceremonies
A poet, writer and performer; world leader in diversity, inclusion and culture and a pioneer in delivering carbon reduction are among the celebrated individuals receiving…
Being More Eco-Friendly This Earth Day
An alarming 83% of workers report their workplaces are not doing enough to address climate change. This is especially concerning considering the vast numbers of…
Don’t sacrifice the planet in order to work-from-home
It appears that the future of working in Britain will have a particularly heavy hybrid focus… The COVID-19 pandemic is, undoubtedly, the biggest working from…
Earth Day 2022: Why education is crucial in building a sustainable and equitable future
Taking place on 22 April each year, Earth Day shows support for environmental protection and helps to raise awareness of sustainable practices and solutions. Celebrated…
Belfast Met marks Earth Day to underline the importance of investing in our planet
Earth Day 22nd April 2022 delivers the message that together we must Invest in Our Planet. Belfast Met has had a long-established commitment to sustainability…
More than half of young people given no guidance on green job options at school
A new survey of young people has revealed that more than half (57%) have not been given guidance on green job options at school. The…
