Carbon literacy project wins prize at the Green Gown Awards

Manchester Metropolitan's carbon literacy team win the 'Tomorrow's Employees' Green Gown Award.

Manchester Met's Carbon Literacy for Students project was recently recognised at the prestigious Green Gown Awards winning the ‘Tomorrow’s Employees’ award.

The Green Gown Awards recognises exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges, and our Carbon Literacy for Students project claimed top spot for the great work being carried out in ensuring our students are prepared with the necessary skills to support a sustainable economy. 

Helena Tinker, Head of Environmental Sustainability, was delighted with the award win: 

“We are thrilled that our Carbon Literacy for Students project has been recognised at the Green Grown Awards.

“This initiative prides itself on ensuring our students have the knowledge and skills to act on climate change in their future careers, and I am delighted that the hard work and dedication from so many colleagues has been celebrated with this fantastic award win.”

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Malcolm Press, added:

“Winning this award exemplifies our values of sustainability, community, partnership and ambition. The achievement recognises the commitment of our staff and student trainers. It celebrates their energy and passion in addressing what is the pre-eminent global issue facing us today.”

The award win follows our recent announcement on being selected to be the lead partner in a public sector Carbon Literacy initiative project where we are looking for staff members to take part in a ‘Carbon Literacy for Staff’ training programme pilot.

Dr Rachel Dunk, Principal Lecturer tells us more about the exciting opportunity:

“Over 1,000 students have already taken part in our award-winning Carbon Literacy training, and we are now developing this training for staff members. 

“As well as contributing to a project that aims to deliver wider action against UK climate change objectives, you will also find out more about how you can make changes in your personal and professional life that will make a positive impact on the environment.”

The carbon literacy course at Manchester Metropolitan is now open to students and staff to gain an understanding of:

• The basic science behind climate change
• Social equity and climate change
• What students and staff can do to act on climate change
• Strategies and skills for communicating action on climate change

For dates of upcoming training and to book click here.