
A quick introduction to this course and why Net Zero is unavoidable.
In this lecture we will look at what Net Zero means. We will take an overview of the carbon footprint concept and then discuss the optimum balance between carbon reductions and offsetting in Net Zero.
In this lecture we introduce the 'sweetspot of Sustainability success' and then look at how to find yours using the business case for Sustainability model.
This lecture looks at the two dimensions of a Net Zero target and discusses the time dimension in particular.
In this lecture we are going to take a broad overview of the practical elements that could go into your Net Zero Strategy illustrated with some fantastic case studies.
We're going to illustrate the learning from this course by taking a look at the UK NHS's Net Zero programme. The images are all taken from "Delivering a Net Zero National Health Service" which you can access via the link under 'Resources' - this will allow you to zoom in on the details as the slides on the video aren't entirely clear.
For a second case study, I chose the RVC as it covers a huge array of scenarios: public buildings, accommodation, a hospital and a farm. I interviewed Sustainability Manager Rachel Ward for the Net Zero Business Podcast and thought it would provide plenty of food for thought.
An estimated 90% of the global economy is now under some form of Net Zero target, so you cannot ignore the subject. In this course, top Sustainability Consultant Gareth Kane will cover everything you need to know to develop and implement a winning Net Zero Strategy in your organisation.
The course covers the following topics:
What Net Zero actually means, including a brief overview of a carbon footprint and an exploration of how much of net zero should be delivered by carbon reductions and how much by offsetting
Explore the business case for Net Zero for your organisation (and why your strategy must be built on this business case to succeed)
Setting Net Zero targets appropriate for your organisation
Developing a successful Net Zero strategy using the backcasting technique
How to implement that strategy
Engaging hearts and minds using Gareth's Green Jujitsu technique
The thorny topic of offsetting - morality, greenwash and practicalities
A more in depth case study of the UK's National Health Service (NHS)
The course includes lots of practical exercises where you get to apply the learning to your organisation (or an organisation of your choice). At the end of the course you will develop a good-to-go action plan to implement your main takeaways.