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Description
Energy consumption and carbon emissions have been directly linked to global warming, and energy use is the largest contributor to carbon emissions. Commercial buildings account for 40% of all energy use in the US and EU. This online course equips participants with the knowledge to conserve energy in their workplace, with the aim of making their organisation more carbon neutral.
What topics are covered in this Reducing Energy Consumption online course?
- Energy conservation in the workplace
- Reduction of carbon emissions when travelling for business
- Reduction of carbon emissions when commuting
This course is part of the Sustainability in the Workplace series. Others include Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Developing a Culture of Sustainability.
Learning objectives
By the end of the course, trainees will be able to:
- Identify the causes of excessive energy consumption in the workplace
- Describe methods to reduce energy consumption in the workplace
- Explain how to reduce carbon emissions from business travel
- Explain how to reduce carbon emissions from commuting
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment (80% pass mark required), a downloadable certificate is immediately available.
