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University of the Arts London recognised as a Bronze Carbon Literate Educator

3 people sit around a table playing the board game 'Carboned Out'
  • Written byJoe O'Brien
  • Published date 20 September 2024
3 people sit around a table playing the board game 'Carboned Out'
'Carboned Out' Photography: Ozge Sahin

We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited as a Bronze Carbon Literate Educator by the UN-recognised Carbon Literacy Project.

This prestigious accreditation recognises our commitment to embed climate education and action, through Carbon Literacy, into our institution and ethos. The award demonstrates UAL’s contribution to facilitate a cultural shift towards a zero-carbon society.

To become achieve accreditation accredited as a Bronze Carbon Literate Educator, we have trained over 500 staff from across all our six 6 Ccolleges. Following the Carbon Literacy course, each participant is invited to make a pledge to reduce their emissions in the context of their work at UAL. This work is a key objective of UAL’s Climate Action Plan, supporting UAL’s objective to become a Social Purpose University and to embed Climate, Social and Racial Justice in its curriculum.

There are regular Carbon Literacy training dates that are open for all UAL staff to book on to. Upcoming dates are bookable here. Bespoke sessions can also be organised for staff groups (minimum of 12) and for student cohorts. To arrange a session, please get in touch at carbonliteracy@arts.ac.uk

Carbon Literacy is an essential skill for any student to be properly prepared for the world of work and to thrive in a twenty-first century society. This award recognises UAL’s efforts and success in facilitating the cultural shift to a positive low carbon future for us all.

— Dave Coleman, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Carbon Literacy Project
This recognition from the Carbon Literacy Project is an important achievement for our course, representing a first step in our goal to become a Carbon Literate organisation. Over the next year, we’re looking to expand our delivery in numerous ways. This includes designing and delivering bespoke, subject specific courses, as well as offering Carbon Literacy to UAL students.

— George Barker, Organisational Development Consultant (Climate and Net Zero)