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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.

Understand the types of emissions (Scopes) that contribute to your setting's carbon footprint

This means understanding what greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are, and the types of GHGs your setting produces.

Emissions can be divided into three categories: Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. These are commonly used in sustainability resources, so it's worth becoming familiar with them.

Scope 1 emissions come from on-site sources, like heating.

Scope 2 emissions come from purchased electricity.

Scope 3 emissions comes from a range of different on and off-site activities, like procurement, catering, cleaning, ICT, transport and waste disposal.

Create a list to save actions and resources, or make a plan for your setting.

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