Carbon Literacy Project

Students and staff at Keele University have the opportunity to become Carbon Literate.

Since declaring a Climate Emergency, Keele has been working to create an action plan to underpin the commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Carbon Literacy is relevant climate change learning that leads to positivity and action towards reducing carbon emissions. The Carbon Literacy Project works to provide you with access to this learning so that you can become certified as Carbon Literate.

What is Carbon Literacy?

“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.”

More than just small personal changes, Carbon Literacy highlights the need for substantial change and supports you, as an individual, to have a cascade effect on a much wider audience – whether it’s in your workplace, community, school, university, place of worship, or another setting.

Carbon Literate Educator, Keele University, videos 2024

Keele is committed to sustainability action and Carbon Literacy has enabled this for many student and staff community members across the campus. Hear from Professor Zoe Robinson who is a Professor of Sustainability in Higher Education and Director of the Institute for Sustainable Futures leading sustainability research across the university.

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