Creating an Effective Sustainability Action Plan
Leading the way to a greener future with practical, actionable steps for schools
Seminar Brief
This session brings you a speaker panel consisting of peer experts leading the way in schools, and sustainability specialists working with schools, to share their experience and expertise to help you create impactful sustainability and climate action plans.
Climate change is a challenge we all need to face head-on and schools have an amazing opportunity to lead by example. This session is all about giving School Business Leaders the know-how to create effective sustainability plans that don’t just tick boxes but drive real change. From reducing waste and energy use to inspiring your whole school community to get on board, we’ll cover everything you need to make a difference.
This panel style session brings School Business Leaders and sustainability specialists together to share their experiences and strategies for creating impactful sustainability and climate action plans. The panel will deliver practical insights and tools to help schools lead the way toward a greener future.
IN THIS SEMINAR WE EXPLORE
• Step-by-step guidance for creating a tailored sustainability plan for your school.
• Ways to reduce energy consumption and waste while engaging the whole school community.
• How to access funding and resources to support your climate initiatives.
• Examples of small changes that can make a big environmental impact.
• How to embed sustainability into your school culture for long-term success.
TAKE HOME POINTS
• A step-by-step guide to building a sustainability plan that works for your school.
• Easy wins to cut down on energy and waste while saving money.
• Ideas to engage students, staff and parents in your green goals.
• Tools to track and report on your progress in a meaningful way.
• Tips on finding funding and resources to support your eco-initiatives.
THIS SESSION IS FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERS WHO
Are passionate about making their schools more sustainable.
If you want to roll up your sleeves and create a greener future, this session will give you the tools, ideas and inspiration to get started.
Helen Burge, Bryan McCourt and Daniel Baumberg
About the speakers
Helen is a consultant school business leader with more than 25 years of experience working in operations and strategic management within the educational sector. She is a fellow and trustee of the Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL) and co-chairs the UK Schools Sustainability Network (UKSSN) Operations Group.
Bryan McCourt is an energy solutions & net zero consultant at Zenergi. Bryan works specifically with the education sector helping multi academy trusts, independent schools, colleges, maintained junior and primary academies and secondary schools achieve better budgets through smarter energy purchasing. Bryan has also helped schools and trusts secure hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of grant funding for Net Zero projects in the education estate.
Daniel is a graduate from the University of Birmingham, where he studied a joint honours degree in Mathematics and Music. His unique academic background reflects both analytical strength and creative flair. He has quickly flourished within the Energy sector, undertaking a variety of different projects, including Heat Decarbonisation Plans, ESOS audits, BMS optimisation surveys, and solar feasibility studies. He also assisted with the creation of the department energy audit calculator.