Richmond American University London Launches Carbon Literacy Course for Business
Author: Richmond American University London
Climate change is no longer a future concern — it carries a real and growing cost for the planet, and for business.
As the UK accelerates its transition to net zero, understanding and managing carbon is fast becoming a business essential. Richmond American University London, through its Institute for Corporate Sustainability, is now accredited to deliver Carbon Literacy Training specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
What is Carbon Literacy?
Carbon Literacy is defined as “an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis.”
Developed by the Carbon Literacy Project — a UK-registered charity and one of the world’s leading climate education organisations — Carbon Literacy Training is embedded in the sustainability strategies of thousands of organisations globally. To date, more than 160,000 individuals across 14,000+ organisations worldwide are certified Carbon Literate.
Why Does Carbon Literacy Matter for Your Business?
As regulatory expectations rise and stakeholders demand greater transparency, carbon knowledge is moving from a nice-to-have to a business necessity. Carbon Literacy Training helps your organisation:
- Manage climate risk – understand how climate change affects your operations, supply chain and long-term strategy.
- Support regulatory compliance – stay ahead of evolving sustainability reporting and disclosure requirements.
- Strengthen your supply chain – demonstrate credible sustainability credentials to partners and customers.
- Boost competitiveness – differentiate your business as responsible, forward-thinking and resilient.
- Engage your people – give employees the knowledge and motivation to make a real difference.
Carbon Literacy Course at Richmond American University London
Our Carbon Literacy course is designed for business professionals and SME teams. Delivered over two half days (8 hours?) in November 2026, it combines practical exercises with real-world business application and covers:
– The science of climate change and the carbon cycle – made relevant to business
– How to identify and understand the carbon costs of everyday business activities
– Tools and approaches businesses use to measure and reduce their emissions
– How to develop meaningful, credible carbon-reduction commitments
– How to bring Carbon Literacy back into your organisation and inspire others to act
Participants who complete the Carbon Literacy course for Business at Richmond American University London are eligible to receive an internationally recognised Carbon Literacy Certificate, issued by the Carbon Literacy Trust.
Register Your Interest
The course is scheduled for launch in November 2026. Full details on fees and format will follow shortly. In the meantime, we’d love to hear from you – please register your interest and let us know how you’d prefer to attend (in person, online, or a blend of both). Your input will directly shape how we deliver the course.
