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Introduction to Climate Change and Carbon Footprints for Businesses

Understand how your business is affecting climate change and how you can address it. Consider the emissions your business produces and learn how to begin reducing your carbon footprint and operational costs.

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LevelShort courses and CPD
DurationHalf day
Fee£125
Course codeCID1581

Course summary

This is the first masterclass of its kind that the University has offered to businesses. Research by Sunderland City Council has identified that there is a knowledge and skills gap which they are looking to develop.

What you'll study

The workshop will cover:

  • Introduction to climate change and its impacts, with particular emphasis on the relationship between businesses’ contribution to climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions and the results of climate change on their business
  • Introduction to calculating carbon footprints and the tools that can be used to measure greenhouse gas emissions for businesses
  • Practical workshop using UK government software provided by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to understand the process of calculating carbon footprint from greenhouse gas emissions due to their business practices.

How you'll learn

The short course will be delivered by an in-house expert to drive the transition towards a net-zero economy. This course is designed for business employees at all levels, from SME’s to large businesses and from any industry.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

The employer usually meets course costs – we advise you to speak to your workforce development lead before applying.

We also accept self-funded applicants and encourage anyone wishing to explore their options to contact cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).

Apply now

Contact the Corporate and Professional Education team for further information about applying for this course by calling 0191 515 3361(opens in new tab) or emailing cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).