Sustainable Schools

Schools target Sustainability.

With sustainability becoming a major factor in the current climate, it is no surprise to learn that many schools are now taking an active role in securing a greener future. With the government planning to reduce carbon emissions by 60% in 2050, it is more important than ever to start thinking about climate change and what we can do.

Currently English schools emit an estimated 8.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. That’s around 15 per cent of public-sector emissions and 2 per cent of the national total. With schools playing an active role in the development of future generations they are ideally placed to take a lead within communities to help reduce carbon emissions.

The Sustainable Development Commission has published a report for schools entitled Carbon emissions from schools: Where they arise and how to reduce them detailing the measures which could be implemented to ensure we reach our goal of substantial reductions in carbon emissions by 2050.