Climate Change Planning - schools
Tailored Climate Action Plans for Schools by 2025
Schools in the UK are required to implement Climate Action Plans by 2025 as part of the Department for Education’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy. This initiative aims to ensure that every educational setting, from primary schools to colleges, has a sustainability lead and a comprehensive plan in place. These plans will focus on areas like decarbonisation, climate resilience, biodiversity, and climate education. Schools will also work to improve energy and water efficiency and reduce carbon emissions as part of their sustainability efforts GOV.UK
This requirement is aligned with the broader goal of making the UK a leader in sustainability in education by 2030.
At Dark Green Consulting, we help schools and educational settings create comprehensive climate change plans that are practical, achievable, and impactful. Our bespoke services include developing sustainability policies, conducting evaluations, and offering tailored workshops to engage staff and students in meaningful climate action. Whether you're looking to reduce your school's carbon footprint or integrate eco-friendly practices into the curriculum, we provide the guidance and tools to help you meet your sustainability goals and create a greener future for your institution. Let's build a sustainable legacy together.
We offer:
Virtual Consultation We'll start with a virtual consultation to understand your school's specific sustainability needs. This will help us assess where you are and what you need to do next to develop a robust climate action plan.
Sustainability Evaluation Conducting a sustainability evaluation is essential for understanding your environmental impact. We’ll guide you through an online process, helping you assess your energy consumption, waste management, and water use, providing a clear picture of your carbon footprint.
Tailored Climate Action Plan Based on the evaluation and your school’s goals, we create a bespoke Climate Action Plan. This plan will be designed to:
Reduce carbon emissions through decarbonisation initiatives.
Increase resilience to climate risks like flooding and heatwaves.
Enhance biodiversity with hands-on projects like green spaces or nature-based learning.
Integrate climate education into your curriculum to prepare students for the future.
Workshops and Training Engage your staff and students with virtual workshops designed to foster understanding of climate change and sustainability. We offer engaging sessions on practical eco-friendly initiatives, sustainability projects, and climate action education that bring your school community together in this important work.
Sustainability Policy Development We’ll help you craft or refine your school’s Sustainability Policy. This ensures you’re compliant with key regulations, including the Environment Act 2021, and positioned to meet both immediate and long-term sustainability goals.
Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting We provide you with online tools and templates to help track your school’s progress. From energy and water usage to biodiversity projects, you’ll have everything you need to monitor and report your achievements.
Support with Accreditations If your school is aiming for eco-certifications like the Eco-Schools programme, we’ll support you through the application process, ensuring you meet the standards needed to achieve those recognitions.
Please complete the form below, which is divided into seven sections. Your responses will help us better understand your current position and identify the specific support we can provide to help you reach your sustainability goals.
Coming Soon: DIY Climate Change Action Plan!
We're excited to announce an upcoming resource that will guide schools through creating their own climate action plans, providing step-by-step guidance and tools for success. Stay tuned!
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