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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.

Identify specialists to implement sustainable travel solutions

Engage a specialist to bring technical, legal, and financial expertise to ensure the successful implementation of more complex sustainable travel projects. This could include, for example, electric vehicle (EV) charging ports, bike racks and storage, showers and lockers, carpool lanes, and pedestrian-friendly zones. These might require site assessments, engineering and electrical expertise, or traffic analysis to ensure safety and effectiveness. In some instances you may also need to adhere to local or national regulations, or seek permits. Your specialist will help you navigate these complexities.

This approach will avoid incorrectly installed equipment which could create hazards, damage your property, or fail prematurely. Specialists are trained to install these systems to industry standards, ensuring long-term reliability and safe operation. Specialists can also provide ongoing maintenance services, ensuring that the infrastructure remains operational and safe over time, avoiding repair or replacement costs.

Many sustainable travel projects also come with potential funding opportunities, such as government grants, tax rebates, or utility incentives for EV charging infrastructure. Specialists often have knowledge of these programs and can help your setting identify or secure funding or rebates that you might not know about.

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