CLIMATE CHAMPIONS TRAINING

A network of Climate Champions across your organisation will help you reduce energy consumption and save money. USEA's half-day session is designed to energise existing Champions and create new ones.

Can you afford not to take action?

'Staff behavioural change could help you reduce energy costs by at least 10%
and produce quick returns'
The Carbon Trust

Benefits to your organisation

• We give your staff the tips and tools to reduce carbon emissions. They help you reduce operating costs.
• Customers seeking greener products or services will value your efforts to reduce climate change.
• Our optional modules allow you the opportunity to tailor the session to best suit the needs of your business.
• We come to you.
• To help build up the overall knowledge level of staff, USEA also offer Climate Awareness training, which compliments a network of Champions.

“The Champion Training was highly successful and has led to a good degree of enthusiasm to support the roll out of similar sessions” Thames Valley Police

 “Practical parts of the session complimented the theory and aided my understanding – thank you so much!”  Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council

Overview

CORE MODULES

• Introduction
• Background to Climate Change
• Policy Response (International, UK and local strategies)
• Energy use analysis from a carbon and cost perspective (requires data from client) 
• Role and responsibilities of a Climate Champion
• Engaging with colleagues - key considerations
• Cost benefit analysis overview

OPTIONAL MODULES

• Adapting to a changing climate - how will your organisation / service area be affected?
• Eco Driving - overview and tips
• Saving Energy in the Home - key considerations and tips
• Microgeneration and available grants
• Saving Water
• Waste and Recycling

A typical half-day session would accommodate 20-25 participants and would include activities to both engage participants and capture key issues within the organisation.