What’s your research carbon footprint? While the average person in the UK emits 5 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, many academics emit more than 15 tonnes. To maintain safe and equitable boundaries, the planet needs us to emit only 2 tonnes per year.

Why do academics emit so much more than the average? In this interactive and non-judgemental workshop, we’ll consider how our energy use, digital activities, travel, diets, consumer habits, and research practices all contribute to our emissions.

We’ll cover:

  • Why we need to urgently reduce our carbon footprint.
  • What science tells us about the impact of our activities.
  • How we can make changes to reduce carbon emissions.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have:

  • Insights into your current carbon footprint.
  • Practical actions you can take to reduce your emissions.
  • Tools for considering the impact of future activities.

It’s never too late to get started! No judgement or pressure, just empowerment.

This workshop is delivered by Alex Pearson.

Alex Pearson MBE specialises in Personal Leadership and Sustainability and is a qualified Carbon Literacy Trainer and Climate Fresk facilitator. She is also Associate Professor at the University of Sussex Business School. Alex is most at home in a changing environment and is able quickly to see solutions and opportunities. Alex spent 25 years in Beijing, where she worked with organisations of all sizes to inspire and develop their individual and team capabilities. She now shares her knowledge and experience through the Yurt Academy as a management trainer, consultant and facilitator with clients in the UK. Alex is author of Curious, Creative, Connected – Engaging Human Intelligence in a Tech-driven World.

👩🏽‍🎓 Audience: Researchers at all stages and in any discipline.

⏰ Duration: 2 hours

Delivery

This workshop is delivered online through Zoom.

Cost

This 2-hour workshop costs £525 + VAT for up to 30 participants.

Booking

Please email me@catherinepope.com if you’d like to book this training or if you have any questions.

On receipt of a purchase order, I’ll arrange a date with you for the workshop and make all the necessary technical arrangements. You just need to promote the event and send the link to your researchers.

For more information, please see my full workshop terms and conditions.