Climate Ambassadors

Funded by the DfE, Climate Ambassadors match volunteer climate experts with education settings.

Let’s Go Zero Climate Action Advisors

Part of Let’s Go Zero, Climate Action Advisors are independent experts who offer free support for schools, colleges, and nurseries across England.

How to choose contractors and suppliers

Your setting can go a long way towards becoming more sustainable with the skills and resources it already has. At some points, however, you may need a contractor or supplier to help out with more technical work.

This guidance will give you advice on choosing a supplier, what credentials to look for, and procurement processes. 

There is specific guidance on some of the actions you are likely to need professional support for, and how to approach finding these types of suppliers.

How to choose contractors and suppliers

Choose a specialist to complete a Building Condition and Decarbonisation Survey

Choose a specialist to improve your Scope 3 data

Choose a specialist to audit your first annual emissions report

Engage with national agencies to improve your climate hazard planning

Choose a specialist to help develop or audit your Climate Adaptation Plan

Choose specialists to implement sustainable travel solutions