carbon literacy essentials
We are committed to sustainability education
Net Zero Literacy is a social enterprise committed to taking sustainability education to the world.
This online course was developed to allow as many people as possible in Australia access to quality carbon literacy education as cost-effectively as possible. It is an Australian course contextualised to Australian conditions.
With this in mind if you want to complete the course and genuinely do not have the funds for the full course fee, we can assist. Please reach out.
Carbon literacy is the foundation upon which real climate action can take place.
This online course was developed to allow as many people as possible in Australia access to quality carbon literacy education as cost-effectively as possible. It is an Australian course contextualised to Australian conditions.
With this in mind if you want to complete the course and genuinely do not have the funds for the full course fee, we can assist. Please reach out.
Carbon literacy is the foundation upon which real climate action can take place.
Enrol in your course here:
Carbon Literacy Essentials
Course Summary
Learners can complete with a certificate of completion (for the online theory component) and/or an individual Carbon Literacy certification by the Carbon Literacy Project - CLP (after completing the online theory component and live sessions).
(This live training can become a bespoke sustainability training program where sustainability practices inc company policy, expectations, staff need more generally can be addressed).
For full carbon literacy certification: Assessment work (essentially an individual decarbonisation plan) is assessed by the Carbon Literacy Project - individual certificates provided (serial numbered) by CLP. Total course study approx 8-12 hours - flexible delivery.
Full certification and Organisational Enrolments
A course to grasp the issues, gain an internationally recognised Carbon Literacy competency and become a carbon literate professional/ citizen for our sustainable future.
Learners can complete with a certificate of completion (for the online theory component) and/or an individual Carbon Literacy certification by the Carbon Literacy Project - CLP (after completing the online theory component and live sessions).
Organisations can be also accredited as carbon literate by the CLP - conditions apply. CPD points may apply for individual sectors. Contact us for further details.
Carbon Literacy Essentials theory
- 3-6 hrs self-study online - upon passing a 24 question exam receive a Carbon Literacy Essentials certificate of completion - to see outline click enrol button above.
Carbon Literacy Essentials live sessions
- one day's training, 6 hrs. (via Zoom or face to face) - alternatively 2 x 3hr sessions.
(This live training can become a bespoke sustainability training program where sustainability practices inc company policy, expectations, staff need more generally can be addressed).
For full carbon literacy certification: Assessment work (essentially an individual decarbonisation plan) is assessed by the Carbon Literacy Project - individual certificates provided (serial numbered) by CLP. Total course study approx 8-12 hours - flexible delivery.
Full certification and Organisational Enrolments
If you intend to enrol in the full CLP certification, intend to enrol staff in the full CLP certification - please email admin@netzero.org.au and we will assist.
University of Queensland developed.
The substantive component of the online and live training has been developed by the Univeristy of Queensland. UQ ranked 51 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023, maintaining second position in Australia.
Accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project.
The Carbon Literacy Project initiates and accredits
Carbon Literacy training around the world. It has been recognised as such by the UN at COP21, in Paris, where it was awarded as a TAP100, one of 100 worldwide Transformative Action Programs.
Here is what's in our 2025
professional course pipeline:
The Net Zero Program
Put your business on a net zero pathway with simple, easy to follow instructions via a short course that overviews significance of compliance, the intricacies of carbon emissions footprint calculations, the relevant standards and offseting requirements to make a substantiated carbon neutral claim.
The Net Positive Program
Carbon is only half the equation when it comes to sustainability. In fact climate change is only 1 of 9 planetary systems under threat. Learn how to:
- align your business operations with all the conventions that matter which move the needle on sustainability, in particular the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- engage your staff on your journey in sustainability.
- develop a dashboard where your sustainability goals and KPIs track your journey in tranisitioning towards a sustainable brand.
Sustainability Marketing & Advocacy
There are two objectives for effective sustainability marketing. The first is to competently market your business as a sustainable brand against the backdrop of Australian Consumer Law. The second and perhaps the more significant objective is that of advocacy. So few are moving in the direction and at the speed that we all need to be moving. Learn how to engage your stakeholders and inspire your sphere of influence to contemplate following your pathway.
Net Positive Leadership
Sustainability leadership is not some new, green brand of leadership. It is simply leadership that embraces all the significant data and acts upon that data. And so, if there is a data set that demonstrates that while turning a profit you are contributing to a global issue that is threating life as we know if for the human species - then you must act. But now there are powerful virtuous circles that can be created from embracing sustainability leadership across your team and organisation that will in fact make your business more competitive.
This program is designed for forward-thinking leaders who want to drive exceptional growth, deliver outstanding client results, build an exhilarating workplace culture, and embed sustainability and governance at the core of their business strategy.
This program is designed for forward-thinking leaders who want to drive exceptional growth, deliver outstanding client results, build an exhilarating workplace culture, and embed sustainability and governance at the core of their business strategy.
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