Our journey to becoming carbon zero
Nottingham has serious sustainability ambitions for the city and as a college we share these ambitions. As a large employer, occupying a sizeable estate, we must set an example for responsible environmental management and we have a duty to raise environmental awareness among our staff and learners.
Our journey to zero
Since our baseline year 2019/20 we have reduced our carbon emissions by 33%, some 1100 tonnes!
New and upcoming projects
- Launching a new Green Skills Centre for Nottingham thanks to the LSIF (Local Skills Investment Fund) through which we will share a grant of some £6.6 million to invest in green skills delivery.
- Delivering £3 million of improvements to our Adams and Highfields campuses as part of our ongoing estates decarbonisation programme.
- Open two, new ultra low carbon buildings at our Basford campus to house a new construction skills centre and a new centre for students with learning disabilities and/or difficulties.
Sustainability news
Meet the winners of our sustainability competition!
Published on: 26 April 2024
Earlier this week, we ran a sustainability pledge competition as part of our Earth Day celebrations!
Nottingham College goes green with £2.6million funding for decarbonisation roll out
Published on: 24 April 2024
Nottingham College has been awarded a significant grant of over £2.6million, in a successful bid to fund decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives across its estate over the next two years.
Small actions, big impact – sustainability-themed CPD days
Published on: 24 April 2024
Book and clothing swaps, vegetable soup making, recycling tips, and eco-friendly crafting were just a handful of the sustainability-themed workshops held at our recent staff CPD days.
Our students have their say on sustainability!
Published on: 19 January 2024
Our Level 3 Business students had a fantastic opportunity to engage with local businesses as part of a sustainability event at Nottingham Contemporary Gallery.
How renewable energy is the future
Learn more about how renewable energy sources are made and how to make our future greener. We teach our students to be more sustainable throughout their learning with us, as we progress into an everchanging and green-conscious industry.
This video features lecturer Abbad introducing our horizon kits that students learn from and with.
To be above our Carbon zero target by 2025.
Becoming Carbon Net Zero, for Type 1 & 2 (direct) emissions by 2030.
Understanding Environmental Sustainability (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability.