Level 1 - 3
Climate Awareness in Fashion & Retail
“Adopting sustainable practices in fashion is imperative to reduce environmental impact and meet consumer demand for ethical products,” says Anna Taylor, Sustainable Fashion Consultant, EcoStyles Ltd.
This course is designed to provide professionals in the fashion and retail sectors with a comprehensive understanding of climate change and its implications for their industry. It covers the basics of climate awareness, explores the environmental challenges specific to fashion and retail, and offers practical strategies for reducing carbon footprints in the workplace. Participants will learn how to integrate sustainable practices into their daily operations, aligning with industry-leading efforts such as Kering Becomes First Fashion Company to Adopt Science-Based Targets for Nature.
Navigating regulatory frameworks is critical in shaping a sustainable future. The course also addresses guidelines like The UK’s Plans and Progress to Reach Net Zero by 2050, equipping participants to stay ahead of compliance requirements while fostering innovation.
This course is ideal for fashion designers, retail managers, sustainability officers, buyers, product developers, and anyone involved in the fashion and retail industries who is looking to enhance their understanding of climate change and implement more sustainable practices in their work.
- Duration: Flexible
- Accessibility: Online Course
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Climate Awareness: This module will help you gain a foundational understanding of climate change by exploring its causes, global impacts, and the importance of climate awareness in today’s world.
Module 2: Climate Awareness in the Fashion & Retail Industry: Focus on the challenges and opportunities related to climate change within the fashion and retail sectors. Learn about the environmental impact of fashion and retail operations and explore strategies for promoting sustainability in these industries.
Module 3: Reducing Your Footprint at Work: This module provides actionable advice on integrating sustainable practices into daily operations within fashion and retail settings. It focuses on practical steps to reduce one’s carbon footprint in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand Climate Change Basics: Grasp the fundamental concepts of climate change and its relevance to the fashion and retail industries.
- Identify Environmental Challenges in Fashion & Retail: Recognise the specific environmental impacts and sustainability challenges faced by the fashion and retail sectors.
- Explore Sustainable Practices: Learn about sustainable practices that can be implemented within fashion design, production, and retail operations.
- Reduce Carbon Footprints at Work: Develop practical strategies to minimise your carbon footprint in the workplace, focusing on daily operations in fashion and retail.
- Promote Sustainable Consumer Choices: Understand how to influence and encourage more sustainable consumer behaviour through product choices and marketing.
- Integrate Sustainability into Business Strategy: Learn how to align sustainability with business goals, making climate awareness a core part of your organisation's strategy.
Available Anywhere, Anytime
We understand that customers want efficient, high quality training.
To avoid downtime and improve workplace productivity, our courses are available on phone, tablet and computer.
Your team can be certified on the move and at a time that suits you.
Aligned with UN Sustainability Goals
- This course, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), helps businesses adapt and align their operations with global sustainability standards.
- By integrating these goals into their strategies, companies can contribute to the broader global effort to address pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges.
Developed in partnership with Liverpool John Moores - Low Carbon Eco Innovatory
Our courses are written in partnership with
Liverpool John Moores University and are CPD
accredited.
All content is scientifically backed and reviewed
regularly to ensure they are at the cutting edge
of climate science.
If you can’t find what you are looking for or
would like to design a custom course, just ask
and we will design bespoke training to suit your
needs.
