If you are unsure about what you need to do to make your Fashion or Textile business more sustainable and reduce your carbon emissions, then this course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to set you off on the right path. No previous environmental knowledge is needed.
Carbon Literacy is: “An awareness of the carbon dioxide costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis.”
By the end of the course, you will:
• Understand and explain the science around climate change and how it affects us globally and locally
• Have the tools and knowledge to reduce the carbon impact of your Fashion and Textiles business
• Build your own pledges to take action on climate change
About the training
Training is taking place on:
• Wednesday, 17th May AND Thursday, 18th May: 9:30-13:00 (please note: you must attend both sessions)
The course requires 8 hours of learning, which is delivered via Zoom through 2 X 3.5 hour sessions and 1 hour of home-based activity. It will consist of a mixture of presentations, group activities, videos, quizzes and games. Please ensure you have a WiFi/internet connection and adequate equipment that enables you to fully participate in the course (it is not recommended to do the course via iPhone/Smartphone). You will get the best out of the training if you use a laptop or PC (with a camera).
To receive the Carbon Literacy certification, you will need to attend both sessions and submit an assessment form at the end of the course. This will be checked by the Carbon Literacy Project to ensure it meets their criteria. More information can be found here: https://carbonliteracy.com/about-us/
Please ensure to choose the correct ticket type at the checkout as priority will be given to Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland businesses. We will of course do our best to accommodate all interested parties onto the course.
Spaces are limited to one person per business. Please let us know if other colleagues are interested by emailing zerocarbon@dmu.ac.uk and to be added to the waiting list.
The training is being delivered through a collaboration between De Montfort University, the University of Leicester and Lorent Training.
The event will be facilitated by Christiane Startin-Lorent, Carbon Literacy Trainer and owner of Lorent Training.
