A major challenge for businesses is developing skills which help the transition to more sustainable activities. The Climate Ready Academy, funded through Skillnet, has been working to provide businesses with resources and training to transition their businesses. In 2022 alone, the Climate Ready Academy has worked with almost 1,650 businesses in Ireland.
The open session will provide an introduction to the following available courses, as well as the expert mentors delivering the programmes:
- Waste and Circular Economy Leaders Programme, hosted by Gerry Higgins
This programme aims to support businesses to improve their waste management policies and develop a detailed action plan for their business anchored in Ireland’s Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy.
- Sustainability Leaders programme, hosted by Angus Mitchell
The Sustainability Leaders programme seeks to assist businesses and Sustainability professionals to embrace responsible and sustainable business practices towards a decarbonised economy and identify the key organisational levers that facilitate change.
- Energy Leaders programme, hosted by Richard Morrison
A course which aims to equip businesses and energy professionals with the knowledge and expertise on how to reduce energy waste, optimise cost savings, and protect the environment.
- Biodiversity Essentials Programme, hosted by Anja Murray
A programme designed to give participants an introduction to biodiversity and what first steps their business can take to become more biodiverse, and develop a unique approach tailored towards each business for positive and effective action.
