CLAD Catalyst Award
Introducing the CLAD Catalyst Award!
This year, you could be in the running to receive an award unique to the Carbon Literacy Action Day – the CLAD Catalyst!
The CLAD Catalyst is an initiative where we recognise and celebrate those who go the extra mile for Carbon Literacy, and therefore for climate change, on the Carbon Literacy Action Day.
Three training providers that display the best examples of catalytic Carbon Literacy will receive a badge of special recognition for their dedication to tackling climate change.
To be in the running for the CLAD Catalyst award, all you have to do is:
- Plan and deliver catalytic Carbon Literacy training for the Action Day, encapsulating our theme for 2024.
- Tell us in your post-event survey, that you’ll receive on November 14th, how you’ve met our theme of Climate Inclusion, and what impact your training will have.
What will the CLAD Catalyst win?
- A unique CLAD Catalyst logo to recognise your commitment to Carbon Literacy and climate change.
- Credits to your Carbon Literacy account to go towards further catalytic work.
- A promotional pack to help promote your award.
CLAD Catalyst Theme: Climate Inclusion
To meet the urgent demands of climate science, we must continue to educate and inspire action around the world at speed. That’s why this year, we’re focusing on Climate Inclusion, encouraging you to do something extraordinary for the Carbon Literacy Action Day, making your training more impactful than ever.
At The Carbon Literacy Project, we believe in the power of collective action to drive the shift towards a low-carbon future. Our Climate Inclusion theme challenges you to think big and ensure that everyone, everywhere, is part of the global climate conversation. It is your chance to empower others and inspire meaningful action across all sectors of society.
Making your training more inclusive means pushing boundaries, thinking creatively, and finding ways to elevate the impact of your Carbon Literacy training. This Action Day, we ask you to consider how your training can be more inclusive, reach more people, and create a long-term impact. So, how can you go above and beyond to make a lasting difference?
How to enter
How can you meet our theme for 2024?
Every training provider can approach this differently, but we encourage you to think big and get creative. Here are a few ideas to help you meet our 2024 theme of Climate Inclusion:
- Community Collaboration: Extend beyond your usual community groups and networks, and engage those often excluded from the climate conversation to inspire intersectional action. Identify groups in your wider community who may not typically have access to Carbon Literacy training, and find ways to include them in this year’s Action Day.
- Global Engagement: Have an organisational partner, office, or connection in another country? Globalise your CLAD training to include them this November. Alternatively, consider pairing with new nations or global organisations to amplify diverse perspectives, deepen the impact of your training and drive global climate action.
To be in the running for the CLAD Catalyst award, all you have to do is:
- Ensure you are registered to take part in the Action Day.
- Work with our team to plan and deliver catalytic Carbon Literacy training.
- Tell us in your post-event survey, that you’ll receive on November 14th, how you’ve met our theme of Climate Inclusion, as well as the impact your training will have.
Will you be one of our 2024 CLAD Catalysts?
2023 Winners
Barnsley College
Barnsley College trained a record-breaking 820 learners on the Action Day, making history with their comprehensive and inclusive approach to Carbon Literacy. Integrating this training into their Sustainability Strategy, they hosted an environmental awareness week filled with diverse activities.
North Somerset Council
North Somerset Council hosted the largest single-day Carbon Literacy training, engaging 175 participants from 50 organisations at one venue. Their unique course, tailored for local businesses and communities, extended its reach to SMEs, Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise, and the wider community.
Transport for London
Transport for London delivered three courses to 35 delegates, including top-level management, on the Action Day. They also created a Carbon Literacy community on their employee intranet with over 800 members, highlighting a strong commitment to a collaborative zero-carbon journey.
“Barnsley College’s commitment to Carbon Literacy has truly been a catalyst for a sustainable culture change across the College. I personally have witnessed a rapid, positive change in just one year of engaging with Carbon Literacy."
Sasha Beswick, Sustainability Officer at Barnsley College
“We are delighted to receive the Catalyst Award for Carbon Literacy Action Day 2023. Carbon Literacy has become a central part of our efforts to expand our knowledge and better enable a net zero London. Thus far, thanks to volunteers, in-house trainers and coordinators, we have already trained more than 3,200 TfL colleagues in Carbon Literacy.”
Lilli Matson, Chief Safety, Health & Environment Officer at Transport for London (TfL)
“CLAD was an opportunity to bring Carbon Literacy into the classroom and I am delighted with the level of engagement and enthusiasm shown by both our staff and students. We are thrilled to have been awarded the CLAD Catalyst award and look forward to seeing the wide-scale impacts of our students’ pledges in the following months!”
Sasha Beswick, Sustainability Officer at Barnsley College
“We’re absolutely thrilled to win the CLAD Catalyst award and to have our commitment to tackling the climate emergency recognised. Our climate emergency team worked so hard to put together a fantastic event for Carbon Literacy Action Day, which will have huge impact on reducing emissions locally and creating a healthier, happier, greener North Somerset.”
Councillor Annemieke Waite, Executive Member for Climate, North Somerset Council
Register for the Action Day
Interested in taking part in the Action Day 2024? Express your interest today.
Get in touch
For enquiries about the Carbon Literacy Action Day, please contact CLAD@carbonliteracy.com