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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 1h

Back for Day 2 at @blueearthsummit.bsky.social 🌍
 Later today, we’re diving into Rolling Out Carbon Literacy at Scale — exploring what it takes to embed a lasting low-carbon culture across organisations and communities.

🕐 1:30–2:45pm
📍Deep Dives area

Pop by our stand too if you want to chat!

The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 23h

A fantastic discussion this morning at @blueearthsummit.bsky.social tackling Greenwashing and Greenhushing — and how Carbon Literacy supports credible, transparent climate communication.
 Thanks to everyone who joined us to unpack how we can all talk about climate action more confidently.

#BES2025

The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 1d

We’re at @blueearthsummit.bsky.social 🌎 Our session on Greenwashing kicks off at 11:15am in the Deep Dives area.
Together with Malin Cunningham from Hattrick and Dan Bedwell from Beechfield Brands, we’ll explore how organisations can communicate their climate action authentically.

#BES2025

The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 1d

We welcomed 84 newly accredited Carbon Literate Organisations (CLOs) at the 2025 CLO Awards! 🏆

Want your badge of climate action? 🎥👇 Apply by 27 Feb 2026 to secure your invite to the 2026 CLO Awards. 🗓️

Find out more: bit.ly/48uzTv1

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 2d

Register for the MCLC webinar ⬇️
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Select tickets – Manchester Carbon Literate City - Update 2025 – Zoom

Manchester Carbon Literate City - Update 2025 – Zoom, Tue 28 Oct 2025 - Event: 11:00 - 12.15pm Afterparty: 12:15 - 12:30pm The Carbon Literacy Project and Manchester City Council are inviting Manchest...

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 2d

Where is Manchester up to with its goal to become the world’s first #CarbonLiterateCity? 🌍

One year in, @MancityCouncil.bsky.social is making great progress!
✅ 15,000+ people trained
✅ 176 organisations engaged

Be part of the change, learn how your organisation can get involved! 💪

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 6d

What does it take to build a low-carbon company culture?

Dr Helen Rodgers, a certified Carbon Literacy Consultant, has helped 20+ achieve Carbon Literate Organisation status.

Helen shares how the CLO pathway empowers teams to go further + faster toward a low-carbon future. 👇
bit.ly/3VYCN3K

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 6d

A world-first for climate education! 🌍

The Barlow RC High School is the world's first school to be accredited as a Carbon Literate Educator. 🎓

@jeffsmithmp.bsky.social, one of the first MPs to become Carbon Literate, presented the award, recognising climate leadership.👏

Read more 👉 bit.ly/4oi6Gs1

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 6d

Last month, we celebrated our incredible #CarbonLiteracy Trainers! 🌟

From wine bars to dockyards, our accredited Trainers are inspiring climate action everywhere. 🙌

Find out more about our Trainer Celebration ⬇️
bit.ly/3IRHJ7G

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 7d

🎙️ Do Something Bigger, part of @carboncopyeco.bsky.social, explores how #CarbonLiteracy drives climate action.

Host Isabelle Sparrow chats with CLP co-founder Phil Korbel & consultant Linda Foley on empowering workplaces, schools & communities.

🎧 Listen: bit.ly/3KDETnj

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 8d

Some good news to brighten up your day!
For the first time, renewables have overtaken coal as the world’s biggest source of electricity. ⚡

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

www.bbc.co.uk

The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 13d

📩 Our October update is here!

🌍 CLAD 2025 – Join the world’s biggest climate education event.
🩸 Explore the carbon cost of period products ahead of #EnvironmenstrualWeek.
🎉 Celebrating #CarbonLiteracy Trainers, Consultants & Organisations leading climate action.

and much more...

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 14d

For more details, visit our events page to book! ⬇️
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#CarbonLiteracy #TrainingOpportunities #ClimateEducation

Hang Tight! Routing to checkout...

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 14d

👗 Carbon Literacy for Fashion & Retail by Fashion Declares

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 14d

💒 Carbon Literacy for Wedding Professionals by The Sustainable Wedding Alliance

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 14d

Upcoming courses this month include...

🌱 Carbon Literacy for Green Team & Professionals by Earthology

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 14d

Become certified as #CarbonLiterate to support a low-carbon future.

Discover accredited courses tailored to a variety of audiences and sectors. Whether you work in a local authority or SME, sports, or fashion, there is a Carbon Literacy course for you!

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 14d

Sign up for a #CarbonLiteracy course. bit.ly/3tB31eL

Hang Tight! Routing to checkout...

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 14d

This month’s top #CarbonLiteracy Climate Action comes from Alex Fenton, Associate Professor at the University of Chester.

His pledge? Embedding sustainability into teaching & strategy, from new Master's projects to student-led environmental action after film screenings. 🎓

#Pledgend #ClimateAction

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 14d

You can find the latest version of this infographic and information on how we calculate these metrics on our website's About Us page. 🌐
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About Us - The Carbon Literacy Project

Learn about the mission, vision, and team behind the Carbon Literacy Project, dedicated to promoting climate action.

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 14d

#CarbonLiteracy in figures - September 2025!

🧑‍🏫 28 new certified Carbon Literacy training professionals
📝 21 new courses accredited
🏢 3 new Carbon Literate Organisations

A huge thank you to our #CarbonLiteracy community for making this milestone possible 🙌

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 16d

Want to make a difference yourself? Become Carbon Literate — sign up for a course via the link below ⬇️
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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 16d

Sweden’s hybrid renewable park! Kronoberg County now has its first wind–solar project, generating enough electricity for 25,000 homes while supporting biodiversity and pollinators. ☀️💨

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 16d

Peatlands protected! From 30 September, England bans burning on deep peat over 30 cm, expanding protections to 676,628 hectares and helping store carbon, restore habitats, and reduce flooding. 🌱

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The Carbon Literacy Project @carbonliteracy.bsky.social · 16d

Historic win for oceans! Morocco has become the 60th country to ratify the High Seas Treaty, a landmark agreement covering two-thirds of the world’s oceans and setting a goal to protect 30% of international waters by 2030. 🌊🐠

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