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The impact of going carbon neutral on gaining CIS Accreditation

Learn more. Do more.With the release of their latest set of standards the Council of international Schools accreditation process has started to prioritize environmental issues. There is now an expectation that all schools who undertake their accreditation process...

8 questions you need to ask about Sprout

Learn more. Do more.What is Sprout for Education? Sprout is a platform that allows schools, kindergartens, clubs & colleges calculate & offset their carbon emissions and in so doing support projects that help children, communities and our planet. Backed by a...

Your students live with eco-anxiety – act now!

Our students are deeply troubled by the situation our planet finds itself in and many of them don’t trust us to do the right thing. Educators must understand that this is a critical issue that needs to be addressed if we are to deliver on our promises.

5 things educators can do right now to make change happen

Learn more. Do more.1. Find out how much CO₂ your school emits Use our calculator... The Sprout carbon emissions calculator has been designed with schools in mind. You'll need some numbers from your finance/facilities team to get accurate results...2. Ask your...

Case Study: Small School in BC, Canada

CASE STUDIES Small school in British Columbia, Canada Cost to go carbon neutral $1.04 per student per month in USD 0.08% of school fee pm per studentpm per studentpm per studentpm per studentDescriptionIn this case study we look at a small school in a rural setting in...

Case Study: Medium-sized school in the Middle East

CASE STUDIES Medium-sized school in the Middle East pm per studentpm per studentpm per studentpm per studentCost to go carbon neutral $8.23 per student per month in USD 0.8% of school fee DescriptionHere, we look at a medium-sized school in a small town setting in the...

How green is electricity in British Columbia?

Learn more. Do more.According to the BC energy website, at least 95% of all electricity in BC comes from renewable sources. "British Columbia generates nearly all of its electricity by harnessing the power of flowing water, a clean and renewable source. The rest comes...

Is BC the best place on earth for schools to go neutral?

Learn more. Do more.The short answer is probably, 'Yes!'. The long answer is obviously a lot more nuanced than this. So let's take a look... The benefits of British Columbia as a location for schools going carbon neutral: Approximately, 95% of all BC electricity comes...

BC Schools can make a bigger difference than they know

UN Code Red means us!

Learn more. Do more.The UN Secretary-General António Guterres says it so clearly there is no need for comment: "Today’s IPCC Working Group 1 report is a code red for humanity. The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable: greenhouse‑gas emissions...