Carbon Reduction Training for Organisations Across South Ayrshire
In 2022, University of the West of Scotland led a pioneering project to deliver support and training to enable organisations across South Ayrshire to meet the national Net Zero goals, and position South Ayrshire as a national leader in green working practices.
Thirty participating organisations accessed fully funded consultancy and training to support plans for decarbonisation and improved sustainability. These individuals became ‘Carbon Champions’ - skilled auditors, able to recognise challenges and opportunities for improvement in their own organisations.
The Carbon Champions project was funded by the National Community Renewal Fund. It was delivered by University of the West of Scotland, in partnership with South Ayrshire Council with the support of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, Ayrshire College, and Entrepreneurial Scotland.
The UK Community Renewal Fund was a UK Government programme for 2021/22. It aimed to support people and communities most in need across the UK to pilot programmes and new approaches to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
What was included?
The participating businesses received a support package with a minimum value worth £15,000 including:
Service from Expert Environmental Consultants
- A baseline audit to determine the organisations’ carbon footprint
- A one-to-one consultancy service
- A bespoke net-zero plan including implementation support
- Training courses from UWS & Education Partners
A ten-week programme comprising of:
- Climate change and sustainability, theory and principles
- International and national drivers to climate change
- Measure carbon footprint, factors, mechanisms, and data gathering
- Standards and protocols
- Implementation, stage, process, and practice
- Manage performance and improvements
- Policy and people
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Case studies
Networking and support
- Access to wider industry network support and resources
- Became a part of the national benchmark for green working practices
- A plaque to certify Carbon Champion Status
- Ongoing business support from UWS Business Innovation Team
Find out more about the Carbon Champions Programme
To find out more about the Carbon Champions Programme, or to discuss delivery of Carbon Reduction training within your organisation, contact our dedicated CPD team at: cpd@uws.ac.uk
Last updated: 28/05/2024