T4S6 - Learning sustainability
Sustainability in L&D: rising to the carbon challenge
For L&D, sustainability is about a lot more than recycling. It’s about rethinking the environmental impact of everything we do, including the digital tools and platforms we rely on in L&D. From data farms powering AI to the carbon emissions of video hosting platforms, what we do has unseen consequences. This session highlights the urgent need for L&D to take responsibility, model change, and work towards environmentally conscious practices.
Explore practical strategies for reducing the digital carbon footprint of your learning programmes, adopting energy-efficient tools, and creating sustainable working practices. This session will also consider how L&D can influence broader organisational attitudes, whether through top-down initiatives or grassroots action. Learn how to align your efforts with emerging research, legislation, and expectations for a more sustainable future.
- Assessing the environmental impact of digital platforms
- Strategies for reducing your digital carbon footprint
- Adopting energy-efficient tools and sustainable content practices
- Balancing top-down and bottom-up approaches to sustainability
- Aligning L&D strategies with future legislative frameworks