Event
11/09/2025 - 11/09/2025
Led by Zenergi’s Senior Energy Consultant Harry Eaves and Consultant School Business Leader Helen Burge, who is an ISBL Fellow and Trustee, this level 1 workshop, accredited by the ISBL will equip school Sustainability Leads with the practical tools and insights needed to take control of energy and carbon management in their school or MAT.
Our Greener Schools Index report identified a need for sustainability training and a CPD pathway. Our training has been developed to meet that need and help school leaders implement the requirements of the Department for Education’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy. If you’re responsible for sustainability in your setting and want to gain expert insights into energy and carbon management, this interactive workshop, aligned with the ISBL Sustainability Standards, is for you.
Places are strictly limited to 20 delegates per workshop, and demand is expected to be high. Book your place now – before they’re snapped up!
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The workshop includes expert face-to-face training delivered in a small group setting, designed to build your confidence in carbon management. You’ll receive practical course materials, advice, and strategies tailored specifically to the education sector. Our course highlights include:
An introduction to carbon and energy
Demystifying the terminology
Measurement essentials
Budgeting for effective carbon management
Billing, benchmarking and planning
Leveraging half-hourly (HH) data
Data-driven planning and strategic master planning
Engaging stakeholders
Creating integrated energy and carbon reduction plans
Reducing waste with data
Target setting and quick wins
The event also offers valuable networking opportunities with like-minded sustainability leaders, creating a space to exchange ideas, share challenges, and explore best practices. After the course, you’ll benefit from ongoing support from the Zenergi team to help you put your learning into action. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience, the day includes a two-course lunch, pastries and fresh fruit on arrival, plus snacks and unlimited beverages available throughout.
Build a strong foundation in energy and carbon management, with content specifically tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within the education sector. Gain a clear understanding of key concepts such as energy auditing, carbon accounting, and emissions reduction, delivered in accessible language with practical examples relevant to schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs).
Learn how to turn knowledge into action by identifying immediate, practical steps to reduce energy waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Whether it’s behavioural change, building improvements, or smarter procurement, you’ll leave equipped with tangible ideas you can act on straight away.
Benefit from direct access to Zenergi’s leading energy consultants, who bring years of experience helping schools and trusts improve their energy and carbon performance. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, seek feedback, and work collaboratively to refine your school’s carbon management approach.
Ensure your school is on track to meet government sustainability targets, including those outlined by the Department for Education and wider net zero commitments. The workshop will help you understand what’s expected, what deadlines are approaching, and how to develop a proactive plan that keeps your school ahead of the curve.
Participants who complete the workshop will receive a certificate of attendance, along with accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours endorsed by the Institute of School Business Leaders (ISBL).
Delegate rate: £49
