Led by Steve Alderson, a Chartered Engineer and our Director of Energy Services, this interactive, level 1 session will equip school Sustainability Leads with the tools and insights needed to tackle the challenge of energy and carbon management in their school or MAT.

Workshop title:

Sustainability 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, this 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

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

Meet your trainer: Steve Alderson (BSc, CEM, MIET, ESOS LA)

With over 30 years of experience, Steve Alderson has dedicated his career to helping clients tackle complex energy and carbon reduction challenges through innovative engineering solutions. As a certified Energy Manager, a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and a Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) qualified EnCo consultant, Steve remains at the forefront of sustainable engineering practices. 

Passionate about reducing energy consumption and cutting costs, Steve specialises in crafting bespoke, data-driven strategies and comprehensive estate-wide plans to achieve meaningful decarbonisation goals.

Steve works with a wide range of organisations – from schools to some of the UK’s largest blue-chip companies – delivering tailored advice on energy management that drives measurable reductions in energy use, carbon emissions, and operational costs.

As a leader in the energy sector, Steve heads national teams in the delivery of various energy and carbon reduction solutions, including:

• Energy audits and surveys
• Heat Decarbonisation Plans
• Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)
• Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
• Display Energy Certificates (DECs)
• TM44 Air Conditioning Surveys
• ISO 50001

Gain the knowledge, tools, and expert advice you need to make a difference. Reserve your place today—seats are limited!