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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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Topic: Estates and buildings

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Use your building condition survey to identify decarbonisation interventions

Use the results from your building condition survey to pinpoint opportunities for reducing your setting's carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.

Low costOne off action
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.

MilestoneOne off action
Engage with relevant parties regarding ownership or restrictions

Share your sustainability vision with your estate owners to ensure your goals align with their objectives for the estate.

Low costRepeat action
Understand ownership of each of your buildings and wider estate

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.

Low costOne off action
Identify opportunities to implement green infrastructure

Green infrastructure refers to the use of natural features and sustainable practices to address biodiversity and climate change issues, such as heat stress and flooding. There are many different types of green infrastructure, including rainwater harvesting, permeable surfaces, and green roofs or walls.

One off action