Funded by the DfE, Climate Ambassadors match volunteer climate experts with education settings.
Part of Let’s Go Zero, Climate Action Advisors are independent experts who offer free support for schools, colleges, and nurseries across England.
Estates and buildings
Your buildings and grounds are key to reducing emissions, promoting biodiversity and becoming more resilient to climate change.
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Milestones are key actions that enable you to complete your aims. You can also use them as points to share and celebrate your progress.
It is important to understand who owns your setting's buildings and grounds in order to identify who is responsible for any maintenance, renovations, and improvements.
Examine any regulations, agreements, or limitations that affect how your setting's buildings and grounds can be used.
Share your sustainability vision with your estate owners to ensure your goals align with their objectives for the estate.
Foster regular communication and cooperation with your estate owner on sustainability. It is important to engage with your estate owners as early as possible regarding any potential projects that will affect your site.
Look for relatively easy and low-cost measures to help your setting reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, like switching to LED lighting.