Literacy
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Celebrate Earth Day, Week and Month in this insightful course on the history of Earth Day, planetary boundaries and the SDGs.
Recommended Duration
Online learning
1
Eco-literacy assessment
1
CPD credits
4
Employee surveys
Overview
Earth Day 2024 is a thought-provoking and engaging course designed to celebrate our planet. It dives into the historical significance of Earth Week, spotlighting the 2024 theme, "Planet vs Plastics", to understand the environmental state of our planet in 2024 and the actions we can take to preserve it.
This course offers a comprehensive look into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), guiding participants on how both individuals and organisations can contribute meaningfully to these objectives.
By exploring actionable steps for environmental preservation, Earth Day 2024 aims to inspire a collective effort towards a sustainable future and foster a commitment to protecting our planet for future generations.
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:
Essential knowledge of key concepts and the historical significance of Earth Day, particularly focusing on the 2024 theme of "Planet vs. Plastics".
Planetary Boundaries
Insights into the state of the environment in 2024
The connection between global environmental challenges and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with special emphasis on SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land)
The importance of individual and organisational roles in contributing to the achievement of SDG 13, SDG 14 and SDG 15
Practical measures that individuals and businesses can implement to support Earth Day
4
sections
1
hr
duration
Discover the history of Earth Day, the theme for Earth Day 2024, and the environmental and social impacts of plastics, as well as the critical "Planet vs. Plastics" challenge we face today.
Actionable Outcome:
Collate reasons from all learners on their own personal significance for wanting to preserve the Earth.
2
lessons to complete
10
min
Section duration
Explore planetary boundaries, understand the key metrics defining life on Earth in 2024—such as ocean heat content, surface temperature, and greenhouse gas concentrations—and discover the roles that legislation and individual actions can play in mitigating climate change effects.
Actionable Outcome:
Increased company-wide literacy on planetary boundaries.
2
lessons to complete
15
min
Section duration
Gain an understanding of the UN SDGs, focusing on SDG 13: Climate Action. Learn its importance in combating climate change, its link to Earth Day, and how individuals and organisations can promote sustainability and engage employees in climate initiatives.
Actionable Outcome:
Gather employee ideas on ideas for climate actions that could be implemented in the organisation.
2
lessons to complete
12
min
Section duration
Uncover the importance of SDG 14: Life Below Water and SDG 15: Life on Land in promoting healthy ecosystems and protecting the planet. Learn how individuals and organisations can support these goals to sustain livelihoods.
Actionable Outcome:
Create a list of actions that employees can take within and outside the workplace to promote environmental sustainability.
2
lessons to complete
13
min
Section duration
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Áine Higgins
Head, ESG and Sustainability
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"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."
Jan 2024
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Sean O’Connell
Event Operations Executive
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“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.”
Mar 2023
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David Terceño
ESG & Corporate Communications
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"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."
Jun 2023
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Nay Pereira
Sustainability Co-ordinator
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"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!"
Nov 2022
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Nick Tennant
ESG & Commercial Reporting Manager
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"If approached by others I would strongly recommend the use of the Vyra training courses."
May 2024
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