Level 1 - 3
Climate Awareness in the IT Sector
“Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It’s about doing more good.” — Jochen Zeitz, Co-Founder and Co-Chair, The B Team
This course is designed to equip IT professionals with the knowledge and tools to integrate climate awareness and sustainability into their operations.
It begins with a comprehensive overview of climate change and its specific relevance to the IT sector. Participants will learn how to implement sustainable practices in IT operations, such as energy-efficient data management, reducing electronic waste, and sustainable procurement. The course also explores how technology can be leveraged to support climate action, enabling organisations to monitor and reduce emissions while optimising resource use.
Digital technology is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of sustainable development, as highlighted in Digital Technology: The Backbone of a Net-Zero Emissions Future. This underscores the critical role IT professionals play in driving meaningful climate action.
The course also addresses important frameworks like the Greening Government: ICT and Digital Services Strategy 2020-2025, ensuring participants are prepared to align their practices with key regulations and sustainability goals.
This course is ideal for IT managers, data centre operators, IT procurement specialists, sustainability officers, and anyone involved in IT operations who is looking to enhance their understanding of climate change and implement sustainable practices within the IT sector.
- Duration: Flexible
- Accessibility: Online Course
Course Outline:
Module 1: Understanding Climate Change: This module provides a foundational understanding of climate change, focusing on its causes, global impacts, and specific relevance to the IT sector. Participants will explore how the IT industry contributes to climate change and the importance of integrating climate awareness into IT practices.
Module 2: Sustainable Practices in IT Operations: This module focuses on implementing sustainable practices. Learn about energy-efficient data centres, reducing electronic waste, sustainable procurement, and the role of IT in minimising an organisation’s overall carbon footprint.
Module 3: Leveraging Technology for Climate Action: Covers how technology can be harnessed to drive climate action. Explore the use of IT solutions for monitoring and reducing emissions, optimising resource use, and supporting broader sustainability initiatives within and beyond the IT sector.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the Impact of Climate Change on the IT Sector: Gain a foundational understanding of climate change and its specific relevance to IT operations and the industry as a whole.
- Implement Sustainable IT Practices: Learn and apply sustainable practices within IT operations, including energy-efficient data management, reducing electronic waste, and sustainable procurement.
- Optimise IT Operations for Sustainability: Develop strategies to minimise the carbon footprint of IT operations and enhance overall environmental performance.
- Leverage Technology for Climate Action: Understand how to use IT solutions to monitor and reduce emissions, optimise resource use, and support broader sustainability initiatives.
- Promote Sustainable IT within Organisations: Acquire the skills to advocate for and lead sustainability initiatives within IT departments and across the organisation.
- Contribute to Organisational Climate Goals: Learn how to align IT operations with the organisation's broader climate and sustainability goals, driving meaningful environmental impact.
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.
