Climate Ready Academy to host open session for Kilkenny businesses on sustainability upskilling courses

 The Climate Ready Academy is hosting an open session for all Kilkenny businesses interested in upskilling in the areas of sustainability and climate action in 2023. According to a recent ESRI report, 75% of businesses recognised the need to change to more sustainable activities but claimed they were struggling to turn ambition into action.

A major challenge for businesses is developing skills which help the transition to more sustainable activities. The Climate Ready Academy, an enterprise initiative of Skillnet Ireland, 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.

To give businesses an insight into the type of courses and training available, the Climate Ready Academy is providing a free open session on the topics of sustainability management, biodiversity, waste and the circular economy. The online event, hosted by broadcaster Ella McSweeney, will take place on Wednesday, December  14, from 13.00 to 14.00 and is open to businesses of all sizes and across all sectors.

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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.

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.

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.

Transport Leaders Programme, hosted by Raoul Empey
The Transport Leaders training programme aims to support businesses and professionals by providing training on how to reduce their transport emissions, increase fuel performance, deliver cost savings, and protect the environment.

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Further details on available courses and resources can be found on the Climate Ready Academy website: https://www.climatereadyacademy.ie/