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.
Paul Edmond, Matthew D’Agostino and Harry Eaves
About the speakers:
Paul is chief finance and sustainability officer at HEART Academies Trust, Bedford, where he leads on climate and sustainability action. In 2021, Paul became co-chair of the UK Schools Sustainability Network (UKSSN) 'Ops Group', a national network of schools and trusts working to navigate the education sector towards a more sustainable future. Paul represents the UKSSN on the DfE Sustainability User Group. He is also part of the steering group for Climate Adapted Pathways for Education (CAPE) Alliance and supports the Our Schools Our World project for Bedfordshire.
With a background in global business development and energy-focused research, Matthew takes a strategic approach to energy solutions. Previously a global business development manager and conference producer in the energy division at Reuters Events, Matthew brings deep industry insight and expertise in net zero, heat decarbonisation and ESOS compliance. Matthew partners with a diverse range of organisations – from the UK’s largest corporations to independent schools and multi-academy trusts. He is focused on driving real climate impact, ensuring regulatory compliance while reducing energy costs and carbon footprints.
Harry has been an energy consultant for seven years, having studied renewable energy engineering at university. He is currently completing an executive MBA at the University of Birmingham. Harry cares deeply about energy efficiency and low carbon solutions from a cost reduction perspective, as well as from a standpoint of improving sustainability and mitigating the effects of climate change.