Let's Go Zero

We cautiously welcome yesterday’s announcement of £1.4bn in funding for school rebuilding, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving school infrastructure. While a positive step, more support is urgently needed to help schools reach net zero. Alex Green, Head of Let’s Go Zero, shared: “We welcome the Government’s £1.4bn re-commitment to the school rebuilding programme, yet the scope remains too limited...UK schools are ready to tackle the climate crisis, but they need funding and support to make real progress. We urge the Government to expand its commitment at the Spring Spending Review to ensure all schools are refurbished to net zero standards and resilient against climate impacts." With 4,000+ schools already signed up to Let’s Go Zero, UK schools and our partners are calling for more ambition and real change: https://lnkd.in/eM_yHuMs #AutumnBudget #Budget #Government #Budget2024 #UKRetrofit #UKGovernment #Schools

What steps can you and your students take to make your school more eco-friendly? From planting a garden to creating habitats for wildlife and reducing food waste, we want to hear your ideas! 🌿 Share your plans for your chance to win: 🌱10 prizes of £1000 🌱15 prizes of £200 Join Let’s Go Zero and apply today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TUuEws

💡 Students are creative, so use that creativity to spark change in your school. OVO Teachers! Submit an idea to bring your school closer to nature and win up to £1000 to help make that project a reality 🌍🌳 Sign up to Let’s Go Zero to apply ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TUuEws

From walking to school to serving plant-based meals, UK schools are leading the way in creating more sustainable communities! 🌱🚸 Join schools, colleges, and nurseries across the UK on their journey to zero carbon by 2030. You’ll get free expert resources and support to create a custom action plan that makes reaching net zero achievable. 🌍✨ We’ll help you lower emissions, create low-carbon menus, access funding, cut energy, waste, and water bills, build sensory gardens, and so much more! 🌿📚 Ready to make a difference? Sign up to Let's Go Zero today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eY88-HJr

📢 Calling all teachers! Don’t miss out on the chance to win - submit your amazing nature project ideas to inspire climate action in your school! 🌱10 prizes of £1000 🌱15 prizes of £200 Sign up to Let’s Go Zero to apply ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TUuEws

💡 As any teacher knows, our classrooms are brimming with unique ideas. This is your chance to help bring them to life! OVO You could win up to £1000 for your school! Sign up to Let’s Go Zero to apply today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dzu3Hu

Happy #WorldFoodDay! Is your school looking to develop delicious low carbon menus?🥕 🍐 Our FREE Climate Action Advisors can provide tailored support to help you achieve your goals! Sign up to Let's Go Zero to get FREE advice today: https://bit.ly/4bjxy55 #ClimateEducation #Education #Schools #Teachers #TeacherResources #ClimateChange #ClimateActionAdvisors

Did you know? Schools in the UK account for 2% of the country’s total emissions and 36% of public sector emissions. The DfE has set a goal for every school in England to have a climate action plan by 2025. 🎧 Listen to our very own Sarah Mills, Climate Action Advisor as she discusses how schools are rising to this challenge, what a climate action plan looks like in practice, and the support available to help schools create and implement their plans. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/e7-RhxHM

Our Head of Let’s Go Zero Alex Green will be chairing three inspiring discussions at #EducationEstates tomorrow and Wednesday at Manchester Central. 🎙️ Opening keynote from the Department for Education (Day 1 - 10.00, Main stage) 🎙️ Embodied carbon versus operational carbon - why current targets for schools aren't working (Day 2 – 11.30, Sustainability stage) 🎙️ Towards a Resilient Education State - focusing on delivering low cost, high impact, retrofit solutions. Our Climate Action Advisors will also be there, so don’t miss a chance to meet them and learn how your school can become zero carbon. Tickets for school representatives are FREE – get yours today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4dtBGzn

📢 It’s time to get your application in! OVO Submit your amazing nature project ideas to inspire climate action in your school 🌳 🌱10 prizes of £1000 🌱15 prizes of £200 Sign up to Let’s Go Zero to apply: https://bit.ly/4dzu3Hu