Our Vision
Our Commitment to 2045 The College has set a target to become net zero carbon by 2045. Following the UK Government’s pledge to become net zero, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and set a target for the borough to be net zero carbon by 2045. We align with the Council’s approach that this is achievable through reducing energy demand, engaging in positive behaviour change, utilising new technologies and renewable energies. We are committed to a genuine reduction in our carbon footprint with minimal offsetting complementing our efforts where appropriate.
Positive Climate Partnership The College is a member of the Barnsley Positive Climate Partnership (PCP). The PCP champions and co-ordinates local action on climate change, bringing together individuals and organisations which will collectively impact and build momentum around the zero carbon goal. As a key stakeholder in the borough, we will work with other stakeholders to reduce emissions and create opportunities for the local community. We have pledged to reach net zero greenhouse gases by 2045 “
Race to Zero and Global Climate Letter The College has joined over 1,000 global universities and colleges in the Race to Zero campaign where we have pledged to reach net zero greenhouse gases by 2045 in line with global efforts to limit the earth’s temperature by 1.5°C. We will communicate our interim and long-term pledges to the campaign. As part of this pledge, we will collectively show that there is a vital need for education institutions to support sustainability initiatives and make every university and college net zero carbon.
Barnsley College Sustainability Strategy
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