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 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!
Energy and Carbon Management Essentials Workshop: What a new sustainability leader needs to know.
Why this workshop?
This isn’t just a training session — it’s an opportunity to enhance your school’s sustainability initiatives while enjoying a day of learning, collaboration, and great food. With only 20 spots available per workshop, this intimate event ensures personalised attention and a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere.
Course overview:
- 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
Who should attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Estates and school business leaders in the education sector responsible for sustainability initiatives
- Education professionals seeking to meet the Department for Education’s sustainability lead requirements
- Those new to the role of Sustainability Lead, looking to build core skills and confidence
- Professionals tasked with driving impactful change and implementing net zero strategies within their school
What you’ll gain?
- Essentials mastering: Build a strong foundation in energy and carbon management, tailored to the education sector
- Strategy activations: Identify immediate, practical steps to reduce energy waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint
- Expert guidance: Work directly with a leading industry expert to refine your school’s carbon management plan
- Confidence to stay ahead: Ensure your school is prepared to meet government sustainability targets and deadlines
- A certificate and accredited CPD from the Institute of School Business Leaders (ISBL)
What’s included?
- Expert face-to-face training in a small environment, to build up your confidence in carbon management
- Practical course material, advice and strategies tailored for the education sector
- Valuable networking with like-minded sustainability leaders to share ideas and challenges
- Post-course support from the team at Zenergi
- A two-course lunch, with pastries and fresh fruit on arrival, plus snacks and unlimited beverages throughout the day
