Ignite: Carbon Edition
Ignite: A series of 1-day programmes to ignite inspiration and turn ideas into action; this Carbon edition includes the United Nations-approved Carbon Literacy Accreditation.
- You are responsible for - or would like to start having some responsibility for - sustainability in your role
- You understand that Sustainability is a huge and complex topic, so we need to start taking action and ensure it’s in a meaningful direction
- You want to help your business become Certified Carbon Literate
- You need to devise a strategy to enrol the right stakeholders to enable the shift
- You want to support your company and the UK’s drive to achieve the Net Zero target
- You want to understand the science and impacts of climate change, including the costs on health, the environment, food, finance
- You are motivated to be part of the solution, with practical tools and knowledge to reduce carbon emissions and beyond
- You want the confidence to navigate in times of increased uncertainty
- You want to build an ecosystem of allies, to support collaboration and feel part of a movement for collective action
Stage One: Carbon Literacy Essentials
Duration: Self-paced e-learning module
Begin your journey by gaining a foundational understanding of carbon literacy. This self-paced module covers the basics of carbon emissions, climate change and the significance of decarbonisation.
You’ll learn essential concepts like scope 1,2,3, carbon footprints and the global impact of emissions, equipping you with the knowledge to understand carbon’s role in today’s environmental challenges.
Stage Two: Connecting Carbon to Business
Duration: 3 Hours (Live, via zoom or in-person)
This interactive workshop will help you apply your new knowledge to your business or role. You’ll explore how carbon emissions affect your organisation and you’ll identify simple, actionable steps to reduce carbon.
Using practical examples and group discussions, you’ll develop a clear set of actions tailored to your specific context, helping you contribute to decarbonisation efforts in a meaningful way.
Stage Three: Implementation Support
Duration: Weekly 1-hour drop-in call with course alumni (optional)
As you start implementing the actions identified in Stage Two, you’ll have the option to join weekly drop-in calls for continued support. These sessions offer a space to connect with other alumni, share your experiences, ask questions, and overcome any challenges.
This ongoing support helps you stay on track as you make a positive impact through your carbon reduction efforts.
An understanding of how your work sits within the greater context of the earth – globally, nationally and locally – as well as society and your industry.
An understanding of the science behind the need to decarbonise and how it impacts your work.
Demonstrated Commitment to Sustainability which contributes to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and receive UN approved Carbon Literacy Accreditation.
Clarity on how to cut through the noise to prioritise the most material action whilst preparing for long-term transformative change.
Confidence on how to best engage your diverse range of stakeholders, to bring them on board according to where they are on their journey and their varying perspectives.
Access to an ecosystem of allies with whom you can collaborate to accelerate the change.
A plan for measurable reduction in Carbon emissions.
An introduction to systems thinking and strategic foresight approaches.
Whether you want to attend yourself, with a colleague or arrange a programme for your organisation, contact us to discuss your requirements.
The future belongs to those who are prepared.
Our programmes embody ‘Business Unusual’ – a mindset that embraces adaptability and resilience.
With Impact Amplified, you’re not just adjusting to what’s next; you’re equipped to navigate it with confidence, taking action today, while preparing for long-term transformative change.
A CELEBRATION OF INNOVATION
Move beyond the mundane of tick-box exercises and compliance checklists.
Our programmes are designed as breeding grounds for innovative thinking, where sustainability isn’t just about meeting standards but setting them.
We support you to delve into new realms, converting bold ideas into practical, impactful strategies.
UNLOCKING CRITICAL THINKING
We believe critical thinking is essential for advancing sustainability. Our programmes are designed to foster deep analytical thinking, ensuring sustainability is approached with innovation and insight.
We focus on more than just gaining knowledge; it’s about developing the ability to think critically about complex issues. We empower you to question the norm and create practical solutions for sustainability. Our programmes help individuals and organisations make informed decisions that contribute to a more sustainable future.
UNLOCKING CRITICAL THINKING
We believe critical thinking is essential for advancing sustainability. Our programmes are designed to foster deep analytical thinking, ensuring sustainability is approached with innovation and insight.
We focus on more than just gaining knowledge; it’s about developing the ability to think critically about complex issues. We empower you to question the norm and create practical solutions for sustainability. Our programmes help individuals and organisations make informed decisions that contribute to a more sustainable future.
COLLABORATION AS THE CORNERSTONE
Collaboration is at the heart of our programmes.
An Impact Amplified programme, blends diverse ideas, expertise, and perspectives, fostering a co-creative space that extends beyond the programme.
Our fortnightly drop-in calls sustain this collaborative momentum, allowing the solutions we collectively craft to be not only effective but also continually aligned and evolving with your business.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
These are standalone programmes designed to ignite inspiration and turn ideas into action. Each individual programme focuses on one of the nine planetary boundaries.
- Climate
- Biodiversity
- Freshwater use
- Novel entities
- Ocean acidification
- Stratospheric ozone depletion
- Biogeochemical flows
- Land-system change
- Atmospheric aerosol loading
Carbon Literacy means being aware of the impact of everyday activities – in particular through our work – on the climate, and knowing what steps can be taken to reduce emissions as an individual, or an organisation, and why it’s important that we all take these steps. Our individual actions do make a difference.
Impact Amplified have partnered with the carbon literacy project to devise this programme, meeting their stringent standards.
The Carbon Literacy Project is a collaborative peer-to-peer learning project endorsed by the United Nations. Set-up in 2014, it’s recognised by the global 1% for the Planet scheme and receives sponsorship from organisations including Patagonia.
The financial investment for the ‘Ignite: Carbon Edition’ programme starts from £3,000 per team. If you are a solo learner you can join one of our quarterly public courses for an investment of £300.00
Absolutely! The programme initially offers a 6-month support package, which grants you access to our resource library, the weekly drop-in calls, and our dedicated WhatsApp group. If you find value in these resources and wish to extend your access beyond the initial 6 months, you have the option to do so. You can secure an additional 6-month pass through a charitable donation, seamlessly continuing your journey with our support services.
Olivia (Liv) Sibony is an award-winning entrepreneur and trailblazing ethical investment champion. She is co-founder of Impact Amplified, where she works with industry experts, entrepreneurs and academics: empowering individuals within business to affect change through the lens of their work, cutting through the noise of sustainability, so that each person can be a catalyst for change without the need to switch careers.
Liv left a career at Goldman Sachs to launch her food tech startup, GrubClub, which she sold to Eatwith in 2017. Since then, she has been:
- An advisor for the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT), enabling impactful entrepreneurs from around the world to scale their businesses, relocating to the UK.
- A Board member of UCL’s Fast Forward 2030, which aims to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to launch businesses that address the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Vice-chair of the Mayor of London’s Women in Cleantech Taskforce.
- Founder of SeedTribe, a platform connecting impactful entrepreneurs with angel investors. This was acquired in 2022 by Angel investment Network, the world’s largest online angel investment platform, which now has a dedicated space to promote and support impactful entrepreneurs, as well as under-represented founders.
Liv is driven by the desire to see a world where all businesses marry profit and purpose; she sees the interplay of leadership, sustainability and meaningful collaboration as a key piece in achieving this goal.
Layla Wildon is the Co-Founder of Impact Amplified and Director of Sustainability Risk at Valconia, leveraging over 25 years of experience in risk management and strategic foresight.
Her career has spanned various sectors, ranging from leadership roles in corporates, including NatWest and AXA, to collaborating with SMEs and start-ups. Throughout, she has focused on guiding teams through uncertainty while integrating environmental stewardship into their core strategies.
At Impact Amplified, we believe in sharing practical approaches that work, which is why our consultancy goes beyond traditional advice to include capacity building and running workshops. This ethos of knowledge-sharing reflects Layla’s commitment to continuous learning – through her studies in environmental management with IEMA, training as a Three Horizons practitioner with Future Stewards, and as a fellow with The Institute of Strategic Risk Management.
Her approach is grounded in practical environmentalism, focusing on resilience and adaptability as key to business success in our interconnected world. This philosophy stems from a deep understanding that the well-being of businesses is intrinsically linked to the health of our planet. She champions this perspective in every project and collaboration, endeavouring to drive sustainable change and innovation across the business landscape.
Yes, the program is designed to be accessible for remote or virtual participation, allowing individuals from diverse locations to benefit from the content.
We are very happy to host teams and can also discuss creating bespoke options. Email us hello@impactamplified.co.uk and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
If you haven’t yet downloaded and started your e-learning, you can transfer your booking to another person, from your organisation or outside your organisation by sending us the name of the new person who will attend, instead of you.
These sessions are not recorded, as we want to maintain a safe, confidential space for attendees.
Whether you want to attend yourself, with a colleague or arrange a programme for your organisation, contact us to discuss your requirements.
