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Take a Carbon Literacy course

Take part in the Carbon Literacy course to understand the climate emergency, gain skills, and take action towards a sustainable future.

Become part of the climate solution

The Carbon Literacy course is a one-day programme designed to inspire and equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to be part of the climate solution.


Open to all staff and students at Bath, this interactive course encourages you to reflect on your own actions, explore the role of communities in creating change, and discover practical ways to make a positive impact in your home, studies and work life.

By taking part, you will:

  • gain knowledge about the climate crisis in an informal and collaborative setting
  • develop sustainability and climate skills that employers increasingly value
  • engage in insightful discussions with your peers
  • be empowered with tools to take action and create a positive impact
  • showcase your understanding by becoming certified by the nationally recognised Carbon Literacy Project

Everyone has a role to play


Regardless of who we are or what we do, we all have a part to play in tackling the climate emergency. Every action counts. The course will support you to take action and empower you to contribute to positive change.

Bath introduced Carbon Literacy courses in 2021. Since then, over 550 students and staff have taken part. Our community has made meaningful pledges, sparked ideas and created real impact.

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Upcoming courses


Dates for 2025/26

Sign-up is now open for the first two courses of the academic year. Click a date below to book onto a session.

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Continue your skills development

Find out about more sustainability learning and training opportunities.


Take the extra step and become a facilitator

Once certified, you have the opportunity to become a Carbon Literacy facilitator. This means you can deliver workshops and keep the momentum of change going. It’s a brilliant chance to enhance your climate education, build leadership skills, and gain tangible experience to boost your employability.

If you’ve submitted your pledge but not yet achieved you Carbon Literacy certification, you can still register to attend the facilitator training.

We will ask trained facilitators to facilitate at least one workshop per year. Student facilitators will be rewarded with a £30 Bath city gift card for a half day facilitation or £60 for a full day.

Register your interest for the next facilitator training workshop.

For students: Contribute to your workplace essentials

The Carbon Literacy course is part of the Skills Centre's Workplace Essentials programme. This is a series of workshops designed to help students build confidence in the core skills employers value most. Each session focuses on a key area to help you feel more prepared and capable in the workplace. As well as Carbon Literacy, you can also join workshops on public speaking, thriving in a multicultural workplace, and using Word and Excel.

For all: Sustainability training opportunities

Continue to discover how you can take practical action at Bath with tailored training courses.

Carbon Literacy at Bath

The Carbon Literacy course at Bath is certified by The Carbon Literacy Project and was designed specifically for universities. Since 2021, the course has grown at Bath and been involved in international events for climate action. There is an opportunity for departments to book tailored Carbon Literacy courses for their staff, email sustainability@bath.ac.uk to discuss.

Book a space on the next Carbon Literacy course

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Contact us

If you have any questions about Carbon Literacy at Bath, get in touch.