A number of local Northamptonshire organisations are working on their Carbon Literacy accreditation, and we want to celebrate each and their phenomenal progress. With over 50 accredited local individuals and over 15 partner organisations, we are so proud to be part of this global movement, empowering people to take action on the climate crisis and building a growing, supportive community. 

Northants Carbon Literacy Certification Day with Mayor of Kettering

Northants Carbon Literacy Certification Awards in April 2024, with awards given by The Mayor of Kettering

 

Northants Businesses Becoming Carbon Literate Organisations (CLOs)

Below is a list of the organisations who have been making progress with Carbon Literacy certification with their staff, and we would like to thank each one for their hard work and dedication:

 

Turning Climate Knowledge into Action

Many of the organisations who have now completed the course are already turning their knowledge into action through their individual and shared pledges. Brightwayz are an active travel organisation and have recently made their offices zero-carbon thanks to installing solar power to their offices in Geddington with the help of solar installers, Genr8 Energy, based in Corby. 

Solar Panel Installation Genr8 Energy Brightwayz geddington

Alison Holland, CEO of Brightwayz, with Jaime Aldaya, Director of Genr8 Energy LTD installing solar panels to the Geddington office 

Kettering General Hospital staff have been pushing the hospital to renew its sustainability plan, and Bedford Hospital staff have taken on the role of Eco Lead and are pushing for more sustainable procurement. 

Tresham College teachers have created a Sustainability Day for students, sharing sustainable practices in place on site as well as tips with students. They also plan to roll out Carbon Literacy training to students and run sessions on mental health and climate change and managing the emotions that come from understanding more about the climate crisis. 

We look forward to more organisations joining the cause and seeing the course inspire even more action.

If you would like to join one of our upcoming courses, we are delighted to announce that the full Carbon Literacy course is FREE until March 2025, thanks to some funding received from Glamis Hall. You can book your place here.

Once accredited as an individual you can become a trainer and train your organisation or group, and help them get accredited for a reduced cost (by only paying certification costs, which are £10pp with The Carbon Literacy Project).