Recognition for Wiltshire Council on climate change education
The authority's got a national award for their efforts
Wiltshire Council has been recognised for it’s efforts in educating people on climate change by the Carbon Literacy Project.
The council has been accredited as a Bronze Carbon Literate organisation, after almost 60 members of staff participated in carbon literacy training.
The training, which will help them become more energy efficient at work and at home, involved making a series of pledges to drive positive change and be ambassadors to help others.
Cllr Nick Holder, Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, said:
“Our efforts to inspire positive change in carbon reduction have been met with plenty of positive independent feedback and recognition recently, and it’s heartening to know all our hard work is making a difference.
“Getting accredited as a Bronze Carbon Literate organisation means we are credible on the topic of carbon reduction and responding to the climate emergency. We will use this recognition to continue to support and inspire people to make real meaningful change.
“We’ve always said we can’t tackle this problem alone, so the more people that are aware of the situation we all face and what they can do to turn that around will really help. Our Business Plan and Climate Strategy continue to inform all our work in this area and are providing a strong foundation for what we’re achieving.”
The council also received praise in it’s climate change work in a recent report as part of the Corporate Peer Challenge.
The report said:
“The council’s work to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change is impressive, with many activities that would be considered exceptional in other organisations being seen very much as the ‘day job’.”