Become a Partner
Carbon Literacy Partner Scheme
Joining the Carbon Literacy Partner Scheme offers aligned businesses the opportunity to signal their commitment to climate action, while supporting our goals as a charity. For as little as £1 a day (+VAT), your business can join our valued Partner community, enhance your own corporate social responsibility aims, and help us make a real difference.
By becoming a Partner, you will have use of exclusive marketing assets, be invited to special events and discussions, receive quarterly Carbon Literacy updates via our Partner newsletter, and a whole host of other benefits depending on the level of commitment.
We are extremely grateful to our existing Partners for making our work as a charity possible by donating annually. If you are interested in partnering with us, take a browse below at the levels of our Partner Scheme and the benefits on offer at each level.
Any questions? Get in touch! We’d be delighted to hear from you for a no-pressure call to chat about our Partner Scheme in more detail.
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1% for the Planet
Carbon Literacy Partner Benefits
Sponsorship opportunities are open to all businesses that are committed to engaging with Carbon Literacy training. Tiers of support and benefits are available for every pocket. Gold and Platinum Partners can tailor sponsorship to meet the needs of their organisation.
Friends of The Carbon Literacy Project
This is our entry-level support tier, designed specifically for individuals and smaller organisations (fewer than 10 staff or less than £2 million turnover) who want to support our work. For as little as £1 a day you can help support the work of The Carbon Literacy Project.
Benefits include:
Communication
- ‘Friend’ partner badge for use in the partner organisation’s media channels
- Partner organisation logo, or individual’s name, on the ‘Friend’ tier of the CL website – linked to a relevant website (where applicable)
- A monthly copy of our e-newsletter
- Generic Carbon Literacy content and assets for use via sponsor marketing channels
Bronze Partner
This tier includes all of the benefits available in the ‘Friends’ tier, plus additional Bronze Partner benefits:
Communication
- ‘Bronze Partner’ badge for use in the partner organisation’s media channels
- Partner organisation logo on the ‘Bronze Partner’ tier of the CL website – linked to a relevant website
- A monthly copy of our e-newsletter
- Social media coverage at the start of the sponsorship
- Personalised Carbon Literacy content and assets for use via sponsor marketing channels
Networking
- Networking opportunities with like-minded organisations via a private Partners LinkedIn group
- An invitation to exclusive Carbon Literacy events
Silver Partner
This is a more tailored sponsorship package of support, with scope to refine the benefits to meet the needs of your business. It also includes savings on CL accreditation:
Delivery
- 5% off Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation
- 5 Carbon Literacy certificate applications
Communication
- ‘Silver Partner’ badge for use in the partner organisation’s media channels
- Partner organisation logo on the ‘Silver Partner’ tier of the CL website – linked to a relevant website
- A monthly copy of our e-newsletter
- Social media coverage at the start of the sponsorship
- Personalised Carbon Literacy content and assets for use via sponsor marketing channels
Networking
- Networking opportunities with like-minded organisations via a private Partners LinkedIn group
- An invitation to exclusive Carbon Literacy events
Extra Benefits
- Option to collaborate on incorporating your sponsorship into specific events and campaigns
Gold Partner
This tier provides sponsors with a significant extra profile within Carbon Literacy channels and also provides a much greater level of personalised mentoring and support, as well as greater support on CL training and accreditations:
Advocacy
- At least one Carbon Literacy team member available to participate in one key annual event
Delivery
- 10% off Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation
- 10 Carbon Literacy certificate applications
- 1 Carbon Literacy Trainer accreditation
Communication
- ‘Gold Partner’ badge for use in the partner organisation’s media channels
- Partner organisation logo on the ‘Gold Partner’ tier of the CL website – linked to a relevant website
- A monthly copy of our e-newsletter
- Social media coverage at the start of the sponsorship
- Personalised Carbon Literacy content and assets for use via sponsor marketing channels
- Additional opportunities for up to 2 further social posts, subject to relevance
- Bespoke quote available, on request
Networking
- Networking opportunities with like-minded organisations via a private Partners LinkedIn group
- An invitation to exclusive Carbon Literacy events
Extra Benefits
- Option to collaborate on incorporating your sponsorship into specific events and campaigns
- Option to explore other tailored support subject to viability and cost
Platinum Partner
This optimum sponsorship tier provides sponsors with the maximum package of benefits and integration into CL channels, as well as more access to expert advice and maximum support on internal CL training and accreditations:
Advocacy
- At least one Carbon Literacy team member available to participate in one key annual event
- Access to a spokesperson for publicity
- Access to Carbon Literacy expertise and support for the organisation’s leadership team
Delivery
- 20% off Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation
- 20 Carbon Literacy certificate applications
- 2 Carbon Literacy Trainer accreditations
Communication
- ‘Platinum Partner’ badge for use in the partner organisation’s media channels
- Partner organisation logo on the highest profile ‘Platinum Partner’ tier of the CL website – linked to a relevant website
- A monthly copy of our e-newsletter
- Social media coverage at the start of the sponsorship
- Personalised Carbon Literacy content and assets for use via sponsor marketing channels
- Additional opportunities for up to 2 further social posts, subject to relevance
- 1 dedicated blog promoting business’ work on climate
- Bespoke quote available, on request
Networking
- Networking opportunities with like-minded organisations via a private Partners LinkedIn group
- An invitation to exclusive Carbon Literacy events
Extra Benefits
- Option to collaborate on incorporating your sponsorship into specific events and campaigns
- Option to explore other tailored support subject to viability and cost
1% for the Planet
The Carbon Literacy Trust is an approved Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet, meaning that you can donate directly to The Carbon Literacy Project through your 1% membership. How it works is that businesses commit to donate the equivalent of 1% of gross sales directly to environmental nonprofits.
Find out more and Donate your 1% to The Carbon Literacy Trust
Gift Aid
As a registered charity, donations to the Trust from UK basic-rate taxpayers qualify for Gift Aid. Donating through Gift Aid means charities can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give. It won’t cost you any extra. You can make a Gift Aid declaration for the Trust to claim by filling out this form.
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