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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.

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Reduce your bills with green estate improvements

Milestones are key actions that enable you to complete your aims. You can also use them as points to share and celebrate your progress.

Understand sustainability funding opportunities

Take a look at the range of local and national grants, subsidies, and funding programs that are available to support sustainability projects at your setting. Many funding opportunities have particular requirements. Understanding these early on can help you to prepare to complete your applications and set you up for success.

Low costRepeat action
Look for support from your Local Authority

Understand how your local authority can help you progress your sustainability goals and projects.

Low costOne off action
Complete an energy review

An energy review assesses your setting's energy consumption patterns, sources, and efficiency levels. It involves doing a walk-through of your site, and analysing your energy bills.

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Identify some quick wins to decarbonise your setting

Look for relatively easy and low-cost measures to help your setting reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, like switching to LED lighting.

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Complete a water audit

Gather historical water usage data, inspect all water fixtures, check for drips and leaks, and measure flow rates.

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