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 that celebrates those who go above and beyond for Carbon Literacy, and therefore for climate change, on the Carbon Literacy Action Day.
We will be awarding three participating organisations and/or training providers that showcase the best examples of catalytic Carbon Literacy with a badge of special recognition for their commitment 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 2026.
- Following the event, fill in the post-event survey, outlining how you’ve met our theme of Leverage Leaders, Amplify Impact and what the outcomes of your training will be. Preview the post-event survey in advance here to help design your initiative with success in mind!
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: Leverage Leaders, Amplify Impact
At The Carbon Literacy Project, we believe in the power of collective action to drive the shift towards a better, low-carbon future. As the consequences of the climate emergency become increasingly evident, Carbon Literacy must reach those with the influence to shape decisions and set direction.
From Senior Leadership Teams to local representatives, engaging key decision-makers will create the momentum needed for change at scale. When leaders step forward, they set the tone and send a powerful message. Visible commitment from senior managers, trustees, elected members, community organisers and team leads shows that climate action is a strategic priority. It strengthens culture, builds credibility and inspires others to get involved.
How can you meet our theme for 2026?
Invite your senior leaders, managers and community organisers to take part in a Carbon Literacy training session during CLAD. Whether in the workplace or at the heart of your community, we understand that one of the biggest barriers to participation is a busy diary. CLAD provides plenty of notice, giving you sufficient time to plan ahead and secure leadership involvement.
Use CLAD as an opportunity to showcase climate leadership. Promote participation through PR, social media, and storytelling to raise awareness of your initiative and attract wider attention. Share your Carbon Literacy journey, highlight ambassadors, testimonials and endorsements, and showcase success stories that set the direction for a low-carbon future and inspire others to take action.
We’re also keen to hear about the actions pledged as a result of their Carbon Literacy training. Climate leadership doesn’t end with CLAD, it’s what happens next that matters. Whether it’s shaping strategy, allocating resources, launching new initiatives or championing low-carbon behaviour, we want to hear how your leaders are turning their learning into impact. Do share actions, decisions and tangible steps they’re taking to accelerate climate action in your organisation or community.
Will you be one of our 2026 CLAD Catalysts?
2025 Winners
Georgina Patel
Carbon Literacy Consultant, Georgina Patel, delivered training on every day of CLAD to UK-based and international organisations. Notable participants include learners from the Ugandan Office of the Prime Minister and the Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change who voiced their ambitions to engage government stakeholders in shaping the pathways to net zero.
Sustainable Wedding Alliance
The Sustainable Wedding Alliance delivered a strategically designed and highly influential CLAD programme that engaged key industry leaders to maximise sector-wide impact. By bringing together venue teams, suppliers and partners, they championed a collaborative shift toward lower-carbon practices in the wedding sector.
Transport for London
Transport for London demonstrated exceptional ambition and reach throughout CLAD by training learners across multiple business areas, engaging senior leaders and the construction industry. They also collaborated with regional transport authorities, suppliers and ran multiple events to promote climate action and TfL’s long-term low-carbon vision.
“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
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