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2025 was a remarkable year for The Carbon Literacy Project.  Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our spectacular team of volunteers, interns, Trustees, and Carbon Literacy trainers, we have had another groundbreaking year, witnessing Carbon Literacy grow and expand at a continually mind-boggling rate.

We certified a massive 33,054 learners in 2025, catapulting us past the 150,000 milestone! This is a 28% increase of the total certified at the end of 2024. To put these numbers into more understandable terms, we certified 2,755 learners per month, or 90.56 learners per day – truly impressive averages!

We also welcomed 335 new Carbon Literacy Facilitators, 39 Carbon Literacy Trainers and five new Carbon Literacy Consultants into the Carbon Literacy trainer community. We accredited 72 Carbon Literate Organisations and engaged a further 4,943 organisations. Moreover, a total of 154 new Carbon Literacy courses were accredited for delivery across 10 new nations.

Continue reading for a recap of some of our highlights from 2025, as well as some key dates for 2026.

Launch of the Digital and Tech Toolkit

On 23 January 2025, we launched the Carbon Literacy Toolkit for the Digital and Tech Sector, commissioned by Autotrader in partnership with Manchester Digital. This Toolkit is designed to help digital and tech organisations identify opportunities for decarbonisation, embed practical sustainability solutions, and become low-carbon leaders.

Find out more about the Digital and Tech Sector.

Cultural Sector Shareable Course Launch

On 24 February, we marked the launch of six ready-to-use Carbon Literacy courses designed to support the delivery of internal Carbon Literacy training across the cultural sector, from archives, heritage organisations and libraries to theatres, public leisure and culture trusts.

Find out more about the Culture Shareable Courses.

School Staff Toolkit Launch

On 5 June, we launched the Schools Toolkit, with the first course designed specifically for school staff. The toolkit provides the confidence, tools, and knowledge needed to embed Carbon Literacy and lead meaningful climate action across the school community.

Find out more about the Schools Staff Course.

Community Leaders Toolkit Launch

In June 2025, we launched the Community Leaders Toolkit, a ready-to-use, off-the-shelf Carbon Literacy course designed to equip local decision-makers like scout leaders, charity trustees, and PTA members with the knowledge and confidence to lead climate action in their communities.

Read more about the Community Leaders Toolkit.

Sixth CLO Awards

On 12th June 2025, we held our sixth Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) Awards, celebrating 84 new CLOs across various sectors. The ceremony highlighted the vast range of organisations utilising Carbon Literacy as an essential engagement tool within their sustainability strategies.

Read more about the CLO Awards 2025.

Unlock Net Zero Awards Winner

On 24 June 2025, at the Unlock Net Zero Awards hosted as part of Housing 2025 at Manchester Central Convention Centre, The Carbon Literacy Project won the Skills & Training Award for the second year in a row! The award recognised the impact of embedding climate change education across workplaces, housing, and communities.

Read more about Another Win at the Unlock Net Zero Awards.

Carbon Literacy Trainer Month

Throughout September, we delivered a series of online events to support and inspire those delivering  Carbon Literacy  training. The sessions platformed experienced Carbon Literacy trainers, offering the chance to learn from and connect with fellow trainers, and gain fresh insights and tips.

Find out more about Carbon Literacy Trainer Month.

Trainer Celebration Awards

On 11 September, our Trainer Celebration Evening brought together our accredited Carbon Literacy Trainers, Consultants, and Training Organisations to recognise the amazing impact they make delivering Carbon Literacy training. From delivering training in wine bars to dockyards, these accredited professionals meet people where they are to deliver real climate action far and wide.

Read more about how we celebrated our Carbon Literacy Trainers.

Carbon Literate Educator Awards

In Autumn, we took the opportunity to celebrate the second annual cohort of Carbon Literate Educators (CLE) and their achievements by hand delivering their awards in-person and recognising their commitment to embedding Carbon Literacy within their educational settings.

Read more about the Carbon Literate Educator Class of 2025.

Fifth Carbon Literacy Action Day

On 13th November, we held the fifth annual International Carbon Literacy Action Day (CLAD), which saw an astonishing 2,782 individuals, from 133 organisations – spanning 21 different countries and five continents – take part in and complete their Carbon Literacy training.

Read more about the 2025 Carbon Literacy Action Day.

Fundraising Initiatives

Throughout 2025, we held several exciting fundraisers to raise essential funds to further our work as a charity.

In April, we joined the Big Give’s Green Match Fund, to raise funds for our Carbon Literate Localities initiative, which connects Carbon Literate learners and organisations within their localities to collaborate towards shared climate action goals.

Later in the year, in December we participated in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge to help keep the Carbon Literacy Schools Toolkit free for as many schools as possible.

These campaigns were instrumental in advancing our charity’s mission, raising approximately £12,900 in total! These funds have been reinvested directly into the Project to ensure the continued expansion and impact of Carbon Literacy worldwide.

Read more about our  fundraising campaigns.

Important Upcoming Updates

6th January
Latest open Carbon Literacy courses

26th January
Theatres Shareable Course launch

27th February
CLO Application Deadline

April (TBC)
Big Give Green Match Fund

June (TBC)
CLO Awards 2026

Autumn (TBC)
Carbon Literacy Trainer Celebration

November (TBC)
Sixth Carbon Literacy Action Day (CLAD)

2nd to 9th December (TBC)
Big Give Christmas Challenge

Keep your eyes peeled for more important dates for your diary coming in the weeks and months ahead!