Carbon Literacy Workshop (1 Day)
Our one-day Carbon Literacy workshop provides a practical and engaging introduction to the causes and impacts of climate change, while focusing on the role of buildings and construction in reducing carbon emissions. The session combines relatable, everyday examples with sector-specific insights, helping participants connect global issues to their own lives and work.
Morning – Part 1: Understanding the Challenge
Why change is essential: exploring the evidence for climate change and its impacts.
How we got here: an introduction to greenhouse gases and carbon emissions.
What drives emissions: from the food we eat and the way we travel to the wider materials economy.
Afternoon – Part 2: Buildings, Retrofit and Opportunities
Why homes matter: improving the standard of our buildings through the “4 Cs” of retrofit – Comfort, Carbon, Coughs, and Cost.
How we make it happen: looking at the systems that make buildings work – heating, hot water, ventilation, and lighting – and how to make them more efficient.
What we build with: comparing key construction and retrofit materials and understanding the differences between options.
Looking forward: the opportunities that a low-carbon future creates, including emerging skills and jobs in the construction sector.
By the end of the day, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to recognise where carbon emissions come from, understand practical ways to reduce them, and identify opportunities for positive action in both daily life and professional practice.
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