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A career is more than a job title, a salary or a list of responsibilities. For many of us, our working lives take up a significant part of our time, so it is natural to want our work to reflect what matters to us. Whether your values centre around sustainability, social impact, equality, creativity, learning, community or making a positive difference, finding ways to bring those values into your career can make work feel more meaningful and purposeful. At Change Agents UK, we

At whg, a social housing association in the West Midlands, sustainability is shaped by everyday decisions. It can mean a development colleague considering how a new home will cope with hotter summers, a procurement team reducing waste, or a housing officer helping a customer understand low-carbon technology. That is why whg has invested in Carbon Literacy training, delivered by Change Agents UK. It gives colleagues a shared understanding of climate change and the confidence t

For many organisations, sustainability is no longer a standalone function. It is becoming a core business consideration that influences strategy, operations, procurement, reporting, and talent acquisition. As a result, employers are increasingly looking for people who can contribute to environmental goals, regardless of their job title. This raises an important question: what does a carbon-literate / sustainability minded employee actually look like, and how and why would you

We're excited to announce the launch of the Change Agents UK Sustainability Awards - a brand-new initiative created to recognise and celebrate the incredible sustainability work being done by our alumni and past participants. Since our earliest programmes, workshops and recruitment activities, thousands of people have passed through Change Agents UK and gone on to do extraordinary things - in their communities, in their careers, and within the organisations they work for. Thi

So what is Carbon Literacy? The Carbon Literacy Project defines Carbon Literacy® as “An awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis.” It "enables individuals, communities, and organisations to take impactful climate action and enact the cultural shift necessary for the transition to a low-carbon economy." Why does my team and organisation need this tr

Meet Erika, She helped progress her career through attending the Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability and Environmental Management, delivered by us (Change Agents UK) and PECT. Before starting the course, she was working as a receptionist. Whilst she enjoyed the people-focused aspect of the job, she had a growing interest in sustainability, especially as she was working in the David Attenborough Building, surrounded by organisations focused on conservation, research, and enviro