Become a Carbon Literate Organisation

Demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to meaningful climate action. The Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) pathway recognises organisations embedding Carbon Literacy into their culture, operations and long-term strategy.

What Does It Mean to Be a Carbon Literate Organisation?

A Carbon Literate Organisation is one that has successfully embedded Carbon Literacy across its workforce and leadership. Accreditation recognises organisations that go beyond training delivery, demonstrating real commitment to lowering emissions and building a culture of climate responsibility.

Organisations working toward CLO status typically

  • Train a significant proportion of their staff in Carbon Literacy

  • Integrate climate awareness into policies and decision-making

  • Support ongoing climate action within teams

  • Actively contribute to positive environmental change within their communities

Accreditation signals credibility, accountability and leadership.

Accreditation Levels

Organisations can progress through structured tiers that reflect increasing depth of engagement and impact.

Awarded to organisations where a significant proportion of staff have completed accredited Carbon Literacy training and embedded carbon reduction actions into policies and operations.

Recognition for educators who deliver Carbon Literacy learning within academic or training environments and integrate climate awareness into teaching practice.

Accredited professionals qualified to design, deliver and assess Carbon Literacy training programmes aligned to recognised standards.

Training providers authorised to deliver accredited Carbon Literacy programmes, supported by quality assurance processes and structured assessment frameworks.

Why Become a Carbon Literate Organisation?

Achieving CLO status is more than recognition — it delivers measurable organisational benefits.

01

Recognition & Credibility

Strengthen your reputation with stakeholders, clients and partners.

02

Stronger ESG Positioning

Demonstrate genuine climate commitment beyond policy statements.

03

Reduced Energy Use & Costs

Empowered teams identify efficiencies and reduce resource waste.

04

Sector Leadership

Position your organisation as a proactive climate leader.

How to Apply for Accreditation

Becoming a Carbon Literate Organisation goes beyond a single training session.

The process starts with approved Carbon Literacy courses covering climate change, practical actions, and sector responsibilities. Organisations then develop internal trainers to maintain consistent knowledge sharing. Training is embedded in business practices, influencing operations, policies, and supply chains.

Once evidence of application is gathered, organisations can apply for recognition, showing staff trained, systems in place, and measurable climate actions. We support every stage, from training and trainer development to rollout and evidence compilation.

Recognition Through Accredited Trainers

Organisations with accredited Carbon Literacy Trainers strengthen their sector position. Accreditation shows climate knowledge is embedded as a professional capability that can be delivered, measured, and repeated at scale.

It signals investment in recognised expertise, with staff trained to deliver Carbon Literacy to an approved standard, building credibility with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Accredited trainers also enable training for suppliers, partners, and wider networks, raising standards across the value chain and positioning the organisation as a credible voice on climate education.

For many, developing accredited trainers is a key step in turning climate policy into practical, demonstrable action.

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