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One day course from the Institute of Highway Engineers, Institute of Asphalt Technology and the Institute of Quarrying. 

To achieve meaningful carbon reduction requires staff to be appropriately skilled. Through implementation of Carbon Literacy, individuals can increase their knowledge and capacity to create a positive shift in response to climate change. In addition, for organisations seeking PAS2080 this gives employees a firm footing of knowledge allowing the standards principles to be met.

Learners will demonstrate knowledge and learning of: 

• Greenhouse Gases and climate change
• How climate change is likely to affect people locally, nationally and internationally
• How individual and group actions impact the amount of greenhouse gases produced
• What can and is being be done by to reduce impacts
• How individuals and groups can motivate others to act

The key benefits are:

• Improved Carbon Literacy within business and ability to bring associated benefits to customers.
• Visible alignment to public and Government policy on climate change.
• Evidenced action to meet procurement framework requirements, support tender responses and the awarding of other international standards e.g. PAS2080, ISO 14001, ISO20121, BREEAM and others.
• Fosters positive behavioural change, leading to reductions in organisational carbon footprint. Support bids/business plans/personal development reviews with quantitative, evidenced data.

Who should attend?

Our training is accredited by The Carbon Literacy Project™ and is relevant to both individuals and teams. We are also able to help organisations achieve Certified Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) status – a mark of genuine commitment and progress which is now increasingly being recognised by clients. Please get in touch at events@theihe.org if you are interested in company training and/or certification.

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Testimonial

Cyrena Lafronte, Policy and Engagement Manager, IHE

“The Carbon Literacy course was an eye‑opening experience that not only helped me understand my own carbon footprint but also drove meaningful changes within our organisation, prompting us to take practical steps such as reducing energy consumption across our offices, improving waste‑management practices and being more considerate about disposal and recycling. The training has reshaped my perspective and supported our organisation in making more sustainable, responsible choices – well worth attending.”

Course Leader – Dr Helen Bailey, CEng, FIAT, FIQ, FCIHT, FHEA

A confident communicator with excellent technical capability, Helen is a highly experienced professional with 18 years’ experience in the research, development, integration and delivery of challenging, strategic projects within the asphalt and mineral products sector. Helen leads the asphalt programmes at the University of Derby Centre for Mineral Products. Her unique experience and vision, combined with proven industry expertise and academic capability, provides in-depth support and leadership for the successful delivery of a wide range of initiatives both in the UK and internationally. A motivated and dedicated professional, Helen has an eye for detail and a track record of developing and maintaining relationships across industry at all organisational levels. She is a non-executive director for the Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT), Institute of Quarrying (IQ) and National Stone Centre (NSC). Helen is a member of the Editorial Advisory Panel of The Institute for Civil Engineers (ICE) international journal ‘Construction Materials’, and Highways Magazine.

Course Tutor – Dr Miles Watkins, CEnv, HonFIQ, FIEMA, ACABE

As a sustainability professional with 30 years’ experience in the construction materials sector, Miles has held several executive positions with responsibility for a wide range of corporate services in the UK, US and China. His unique experience and extensive network of global contacts allow him to maintain an informed and strategic perspective. Miles has successfully developed and delivered detailed sustainability strategies for large and small organisations. He is a pioneer of numerous technical standards in the field of sustainability. Commercially astute, Miles has founded a range of award-winning start-ups in the low carbon and circularity space.

In-House Course

We can offer our Academy training courses in-house or in a particular region if you have enough delegates. Please email us at events@theihe.org to find out more.