Literacy
Sustainability 101 is a tailored course for working professionals that introduces fundamental sustainability principles necessary to accelerate 2030 sustainability targets within organisations.
Recommended Duration
Online learning
1
Eco-literacy assessment
1
CPD credits
4
Employee surveys
sustainability
climate actions
sustainability terminology
carbon tunnel vision
SDGs
Overview
Sustainability 101 is a tailored course for working professionals that introduces fundamental sustainability principles necessary to accelerate 2030 sustainability targets within organisations.
It explores the interconnectedness of people, planet, and profit and is an essential course for rapidly increasing eco-literacy levels across entire organisations.
While key terms such as carbon and climate change are detailed, the course also explores critical sustainability metrics outside of ‘carbon tunnel vision’ to give a holistic understanding of environmental sustainability, such as biodiversity, air pollutants and water security.
Assessment Criteria
The assessment takes approximately 10 minutes and is graded by percentage. There are 10 multiple choice questions (MCQs) upon completion of four lessons. The certification criteria is 40%, and learners may retake the assessment.
SDG's
Business Value
Employees who participate in sustainability efforts in the workplace are more engaged in their work and 16% more productive than average workers.
Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of:
Fundamental terminology related to sustainability.
The interconnectedness of environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability.
Carbon emissions and climate change.
Broader sustainability metrics such as biodiversity, air pollutants, water security and land use.
The risks and opportunities for businesses in relation to sustainability.
Practical actions to practise sustainability at home and in the office.
4
sections
1
hr
duration
Demystify sustainability, delve into its historical roots, describe the three core pillars, link it to the SDGs, and explore the business case for its adoption.
Actionable Outcome:
Calculate baseline employee literacy rates in environmental sustainability.
2
lessons to complete
14
min
Section duration
Differentiate between popular sustainability terms such as net zero, carbon neutral, CO2, CO2e, circular economy, linear economy, and more to gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable practices.
Actionable Outcome:
Gather qualitative company-wide data on perception towards your organisation's sustainability strategy.
1
lessons to complete
13
min
Section duration
Describe carbon and greenhouse gases, explain the fundamentals of climate change, and explore key sustainability metrics beyond carbon tunnel vision to gain a holistic understanding of environmental impact.
Actionable Outcome:
Collate employee ideas on making your organisation more sustainable.
2
lessons to complete
13
min
Section duration
Carry out accessible actions to promote sustainability at both individual and organisational levels, fostering positive environmental impact and contributing towards your organisation's sustainability goals.
Actionable Outcome:
Create a list of sustainability actions submitted by your employees.
2
lessons to complete
10
min
Section duration
Áine Higgins
Head, ESG and Sustainability
"NTR had the pleasure of working with the Vyra Team. The training was engaging, beautifully presented, and prompted participants to consider what they could do to help the biodiversity challenge. The structure of the training made it easy for all to fit into busy schedules."
June 2024
Sean O’Connell
Event Operations Executive
“At the beginning of our sustainability journey, we were looking for assistance in helping us to educate our staff on the various topics in this space. We found Vyra’s online platform and content the perfect tool to achieve this.”
August 2023
David Terceño
ESG & Corporate Communications
"Working with Vyra has allowed us to develop high quality biodiversity and sustainability modules that are not only informative but also engaging and easy to complete, allowing our employee to keep their focus in all their essential work."
Jan 2024
Nigel Clark
Board Member
"In trying to become more literate in sustainability, I'd like to say a big thanks to Jack Dwyer and the team at Vyra for helping me. I'd recommend becoming a Vyra Member to all my network"
Nov 2024
Nay Pereira
Sustainability Co-ordinator
"Vyra is an amazing tool that makes sustainability part of our everyday life, combining practical challenges and a great interface with trustworthy information on a wide variety of ESG topics. It really helps us to inspire and empower our team!"
Dec 2023
Nick Tennant
ESG & Commercial Reporting Manager
"If approached by others I would strongly recommend the use of the Vyra training courses."
May 2024
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