Emma is our Head of Project Development. She is tasked with pushing ahead the development of The Carbon Literacy Project; leads on sales, account management and marketing; and oversees our external-facing functions such as our website and events.
Emma has worked with The Carbon Literacy Project, in varying capacities, since 2015. She was one of the first accredited Carbon Literacy Trainers (via Manchester Metropolitan University), through which she went on to deliver CL training within organisations across England, France and Germany. Emma undertook an internship with us alongside the final year of her BSc Geography. And, upon completion of her degree in 2017, and shortly before graduating with First Class Honours, Emma was invited to join the team as Project Coordinator, before progressing to Project Leader and now our Head of Project Development.
Emma’s experience within the wider environmental and sustainability sector includes – work with Manchester Climate Change Agency; a year-placement as Sustainable Travel Plan Intern with Manchester Met Environment Team, in addition to being a Sustainability Ambassador; and, with Manchester Museum as part of Climate Exchange. Emma currently sits on the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission (YHCC) in the role of Commissioner. Additionally, her public engagement on climate communication and action is wide-ranging, spanning youth development (GM100; MMU Careers); panels (MMU – Global Science, Local Impact: Smart Cities; YHCC Climate Action Plan); and festivals (Blue Dot; Kendal Mountain Festival; ARS Electronica).