C&G Level 2 Award Sustainability and the Green Environment (7617-12)

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to understand sustainable working practices for a specific job role, future job role and ongoing training. It is especially useful for those who want to work within sustainability or who have been given responsibility for sustainability within their organisations. This qualification is designed for use within land-based industries (environmental conservation). This qualification is also suitable for those who desire to develop or improve their knowledge and understanding of Sustainability and the Green Environment in a range of industries and sectors. It would be particularly useful for progressing into the Sustainability Officer/Coordinator/Advisor role and those with job roles which have responsibilities for sustainability reviews and planning within businesses and organisations

This qualification is for learners to develop knowledge and understanding of the terms environment, sustainability, climate change and net zero as they relate to a green future. Learners will explore the definitions, categories, components and human and non-human impacts of the environment. Learners will explore the definitions, pillars, actors and green technologies relating to sustainability. They will explore the topics of greenhouse gases, sources, targets and their effects on climate change. Learners will explore the carbon context, carbon footprint as well as national and international policy on net zero.