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Energy Audits

Groundwork’s Energy Audit service aims to identify cost and emissions savings for businesses by conducting an in-depth, on-site energy audit followed by a detailed decarbonisation report. This report will outline a partial carbon footprint as well as feasibility studies for carbon reduction initiatives including the adoption of renewable technologies, exploring efficiency increases through behaviour change and analysis of utility data. Previous projects have included a study of solar PV systems, Air Source Heat Pumps, LED lighting and process changes. This service aims to provide businesses with practical steps to reduce utility spend and emissions.

Carbon Footprint Calculation Workshop

• Date TBC
• Chester HQ, First Floor, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NP
• FREE for West Chester Commercial BID Businesses

For more information and to register an interest in this workshop, please email [email protected].

This 2 hour Carbon Footprint workshop will take you through the theory and practical applications of calculating your business’ carbon footprint. We’ll explore the background behind carbon footprints and show you how to convert your business activities into the associated carbon impact. This will then allow you to effectively consider how to reduce your emissions – you can’t reduce what you haven’t measured. The workshop will detail widely used standards and procedures to guide the participants through the best practice methodologies to create a complete carbon footprint. Covering jargon busting content, Net Zero strategies and where to look for support, this workshop is ideal for businesses looking to make a start on tackling their emissions or for those who want to ensure they are on the correct path.

What is it?

This workshop will be tailored to the specific context and needs of the businesses in question receiving the training. It aims to provide a practical solution to businesses that want to understand their emissions, how to calculate them and understand how to reduce them.

Modules:

• An Introduction to Climate Change
• Carbon Footprints & Accounting
• Key Terms, Beyond Measuring & Useful Resources

What is the impact?

• Gain or develop an understanding of climate change, its causes & impacts and relevance to business activities
• Explore different emission categories, how to obtain & monitor carbon footprint data
• Gain an understanding of how to calculate the carbon footprint of Scope 1, 2 and 3 categories

Who is this course for?

This course is for sustainability leads tasked with understanding what a carbon footprint is and how to calculate one. It is also for staff who would benefit from understanding how every day actions effect a business’ carbon footprint and actions to reduce impact.

Accredited Carbon Literacy SME Course

• 10th March 2026
• 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Chester HQ, First Floor, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NP
• FREE for West Chester Commercial BID Businesses (SMEs)

Carbon Literacy is a not-for-profit training organisation that provides 1 day training courses with the intention to impart knowledge about climate change, our own carbon impact and how we can tackle this as individuals and organisations. This 1-day Carbon Literacy course is for SMEs and is an accredited training course which aims to educate staff on the topic of climate change and leave them feeling empowered on what they can do at home and in the workplace to make a difference.

Businesses that opt for Carbon Literacy training can be part of a large global movement driving climate action and culture change and can work towards becoming a certified Carbon Literate Organisation. A carbon literate workforce can be innovative in thinking of new solutions for carbon reduction, improving the efficiency of operations and lowering operational costs.

What is it?

Carbon Literacy is accredited training which aims to educate staff on the topic of climate. Groundwork have an SME Carbon Literacy Course that can be tailored to be relevant to the organisation and industry.

Carbon Literacy training with Groundwork includes the following:

• A days worth of learning (8 hours) using an accredited Carbon Literacy Course
• The following modules:
  • Module 1: Climate Change – Science & Drivers
  • Module 2: Impacts & Climate Justice
  • Module 3: Climate Policy & Our Future
  • Module 4: Positive Actions
  • Module 5: Creating Change with the Workplace
• Support completing the assessment form which must be completed and reviewed by the Carbon Literacy Trust before participants can be certified Carbon Literate.
• Carbon Literate Certificate

 What is the impact?

• Carbon Literate staff are equipped with the knowledge to take action within the workplace to reduce emissions and support environmental goals
• Businesses can be part of a large international movement, joining 4,000 other organisations in empowering staff to take action on climate change
• Developing and identifying opportunities for reduction across carbon emissions and operational costs as well as improving operational efficiency.

Who is this course for?

This Carbon Literacy SME course is for all members of staff from SME’s that are keen to understand their environmental impact and the actions required to reduce it.