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Upcoming sustainability events from University of Plymouth

The Future is Green and Net Zero Exchange

Upcoming funded sustainability events available for individuals and businesses from the University of Plymouth’s Net Zero Exchange and Sustainable Earth Institute:

Net Zero and Climate Change: Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises

Free, three-hour online workshop

Dates: 2nd July (14.00-17.00) or 1st December (15.00-18.00)

Are you a professional, policymaker, student, or simply someone who wants to find out more about why we need to reach net zero carbon emissions? Join us for a free, 3-hour online workshop providing an overview of greenhouse gas emissions and their impact, strategies for achieving net zero carbon emissions and interactive activities and quizzes to gain insights into how to reduce your carbon footprint!

This training is part of the Future is Green project, which is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council is responsible for managing projects funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.

Further information and registration form: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/net-zero-and-climate-change-getting-started-as-individuals-and-enterprises

Stand Out to Customers: Elevate Your Sustainability Communication

Free, one-day in-person workshop

Date: 8th July

Are you a business in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly looking to improve your sustainability communications? Join this free, one-day course where you’ll audit and enhance your current messaging, gain insights into customer psychology and what builds trust, and leave with actionable ideas to confidently engage your audience. Apply now and start communicating your impact more effectively!

This training is part of the Future is Green project, which is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council is responsible for managing projects funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.

Further information and application form: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/stand-out-to-customers-elevate-your-sustainability-communication

Skills Bootcamp: Future Climate Leaders

60-hour, blended course

Dates: 11th September – 18th December 2025

Future Climate Leaders is a 60-hour course for enterprises based in Devon and Cornwall. It is open to all sizes and sectors (private, public, third). This course is an exciting training opportunity for a member of staff who is passionate about sustainability and ready to lead change for sustainability within their organisation. The course is up to 90% funded (depending on company size) as a result of Skills Bootcamps funding*.

This course will be run through a blended approach (four in-person full days and ten online half days) where learners will explore hands-on environmental challenges, work through a science-based curriculum and develop a sustainable action plan to implement at work.

*This course is subject to confirmation of funding from Skills Bootcamp.

Further information and application form: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/skills-bootcamp-future-climate-leaders